So this won't end up like "housewives" I better answer!! LOL

Never heard of it, but it looks awfully rich to me. Do you know - I've never watched QVC or HSN.

tina

Tina, when I saw there were no replies, I had to click on the topic thinking it was going to be like Housewives!

It is very rich, but is more on the bitter side. Apparently you fix a small cup of it, not as big as regular hot chocolate.

I ended up ordering a tin, or I'd drive myself crazy wondering how it tasted! It's supposed to have some texture to it.

I did a bit of research on the Net and apparently Sipping Chocolates are becoming very popular. They even have a maker for them!

I don't watch HSN, but a friend got me hooked on QVC. Only when they show fun stuff like gourmet foods, cookware, gadgets, and baubles. :)

I like the "ambience" of the set on QVC. They're big sellers of the Philosophy line and they're the only one's who have permission to sell replica's of Jackie Kennedy's jewelry. Boy did she have good tastes!

LOL, tina! I have never watched QVC or HSN either. I know too many people who get hooked on spending money that way.

The sipping chocolate does seem very rich for my taste but I don't have much of a sweet tooth.

I can't remember which one it was, think it was HSN, that seems the oldest. Anyway, I worked in a building that had a lot of women, and some of them were so hooked, they could tell you exactly when their preferred products were being aired. They had the schedule memorized and were often up in wee hours. They were dropping a lot of $$ so I steered clear of watching it much at all, lol.

I will say I got a great deal on Corning Cookware in French White back then, still using it today.

The chocolate addict in me finds sipping chocolate intriguing, but it's probably best I not discover yet another new chocolate product ; )

I'm not really sure what sipping chocolate is, but this recipe is delicious! I've been making it all winter.

Best-Ever Hot Cocoa Mix
Makes about 20 servings

3 cups nonfat dry milk
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 1/2 cups Dutch-processed cocoa powder- I use Hersheys Special Dark
1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips - I use ghiradelli

Combine ingredients in large bowl. Working in two batches, pulse ingredients in food processor until chocolate is finely ground. Store in airtight container for up to 3 months. To make hot cocoa, stir 1/3 cup of this mix into 1 cup of hot milk.

I use skim milk. It's still very rich.

Bumble, since your recipe has powdered milk, I wonder if you could make the cocoa with water?

tina

I haven't tried it but skim milk is colored water to me so it would probably be ok. At least it has a little calcium.
I have tried it in my coffee to see if I could get a nice mocha and didn't like it at all.

Oh tina...I need to get back with you! Please forgive me, Dad goes into surgery tomorrow and the next few days are hectic- as have been the past few. Plus, uhmmm, the real reason, I am baaadd at returning emails- all, even dh's.

Moon, one of the things I read about the Sipping Chocolate is it's for Chocolate lovers who need a "fix." That way you don't have to eat several cookies, a piece of cake, you "sip" on the sipping coffee so it hits the spot without overload.

The chocolate liquer in it sounds divine!

Also Moon, if a customer of QVC likes a particular show, you can sign up for emails and they'll email you telling you when the show is on.

I don't spend a lot of money there, but I do like to watch some of the shows and I have bought a few things from QVC that I've been pleased with.

This is an informative article:

Lindsey's Coffee / Tea Blog

By Lindsey Goodwin, About.com Guide

Hot Cocoa vs. Drinking Chocolate
Friday October 16, 2009

Most people use the terms "hot chocolate" and "hot cocoa" interchangeably. They're both hot and chocolaty, so they're the same, right? Well, not exactly.

We've all tried classic hot cocoa. We can probably all agree that it's quick and easy to make, and that it's warming on cold winter days. We can probably also argue about whether or not it's better with mini-marshmallows, whipped cream or a candy cane. However, things get stickier than spilled cocoa as soon as we try to hash out what hot cocoa actually is and isn't.

Technically speaking, hot cocoa and hot chocolate are two very different beverages. Hot cocoa comes from a powder, while hot chocolate is (once again, technically speaking) what many call "drinking chocolate" or "sipping chocolate" - it's made from chopped bits of chocolate or small chocolate pellets that are melted (slowly and painstakingly) and then blended with milk, cream and/or or water. True hot chocolate tends to be much denser and richer than its powdery relative.

Interestingly enough, some Americans are repulsed by this more European beverage because it is so rich. However, I think this has more to do with American ideas of beverage sizes. Europeans tend to drink hot chocolate in small mugs or demitasse cups, while Americans are accustomed to over-sized mugs for their hot drinks. I, too, would be disgusted by the idea of drinking a huge mug of (basically) melted chocolate, but I find that drinking chocolate is a wonderfully satisfying winter drink when served in smaller quantities.

Drinking chocolate is increasingly available in American cities. (Within walking distance of my home in Portland, Oregon, there are three cafes that serve it... but Portland is known for its love of beverages.) If you have yet to try it or if you simply want to know how to make it at home, check out my guide to making drinking chocolate. Just remember when serving: smaller is better.

Starbucks came out with a "sipping chocolate" called Chantico a few years ago. It was served in smaller cups and was delicious! Apparently it wasn't a hit, and they pulled it.

Here is a link that might be useful: Starbuck's Chantico

bumble - don't worry - it took me a while too! LOL Reply when you can. I hope all goes well with your dad tomorrow!!

tina

Thanks bumble, I read her blog the other day and that's what I was trying to say earlier, that you drink the sipping chocolate in a small cup. It's just enough to satisfy the chocolate craving.

sounds delicious, but i think i would really prefer eating my chocolate than drinking it!! i'm not a big cocoa drinker either, tho i love my flavored coffees!

I ordered the sipping chocolate and I'm having my first cup right now. All of a 1/3 c. of milk. lol

Two thumbs up, 5 stars, just GREAT!

Bellagio. Buy it. :)

Just 1/3 cup of milk? So it's like an espresso type chocolate drink? Is it dark or milk chocolate?

They have it on amazon and it's gotten great reviews. I'll try it someday!

Gold, it's a thick hot chocolate and I think it has shaved chocolate in it. It's very dark in looks though.

Three T. to 1/3 cup milk! Now I need to buy one of those small cups to drink it in.

I don't believe mine is dark chocolate but they may sell the dark chocolate.

All I know was I thought I was in Heaven while drinking it! When you're craving chocolate this is the perfect drink!