Did you know that when hot chocolate originated in the 17th century it was a luxury item available only to the European nobility? I wonder if they had hot cocoa bars??? Somehow I doubt it. And even if they did, I bet there weren’t any candy canes or peppermint bark candies on them ?
Today is Day 7 of the 12 Days of Christmas Blog Hop and today’s we’re sharing Hot Cocoa Bar ideas.
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Who doesn’t love hot chocolate? And do we all associate hot chocolate with the first snowfall? I think that’s when traditionally my mom would make hot chocolate when I was a kid. My brothers, sisters, and I would be bundled up and sledding in the backyard. When it was time to come in, we’d all warm up with a cup of hot cocoa!
As a teenager, I remember taking along thermos bottles full of hot cocoa when groups of would venture out for toboggan rides. These days, I’ll watch from the window thankyouverymuch! Sipping hot chocolate!
When I started thinking about putting together a hot cocoa bar, the first thing I knew I wanted was to use my salvaged wood chalkboard as the backdrop. I found some pretty chalkboard designs online but ultimately ended up using this one (SVG file here) as my inspiration.
I am not an artist or even very good at hand-lettering (though I do practice!) I did manage to decently draw my interpretation of the design. Not bad for an amateur!
Not perfect but I like it!
I propped up the chalkboard on the sewing cabinet that is in the small hallway that runs from the entrance hall into the kitchen. It’s a small space but is perfect, out-of-way place for all things hot cocoa!
Then I started having fun! I got out some pretty dishes and got busy filling them with candy canes and peppermint sticks. I even made homemade marshmallows!
If you haven’t tried making homemade marshmallows you’ve got to try it! You’ll never buy bagged marshmallows again! This is the recipe I followed.
Who remembers those soft peppermint balls? I found these at WalMart. Along with a few bottle brushes that look adorable.
Spoons, cups, and pretty festive napkins were added.
I’m telling you . . . those marshmallows are the bomb!
Be sure to visit our fellow 12 Days of Christmas Bloggers below for even more creative ideas this holiday season!
The chalkboard sign is adorable and I never thought about making homemade marshmallows. I love marshmallows!
I have my mom’s family recipe for marshmallows so I know they are heaven to eat. I wasn’t sure that you could use them on cocoa, now I will try it. Everything is so pretty and appealing.
What a darling cocoa bar and no I didn’t know you could ake home made marshmallows! I’m thinking upscale smores by the fire! Yum… Pinned!
Oh, My Goodness!
I love homemade marshmallows, I have read another review before about homemade marshmallows but I was not interested that day. Today by reading your post I cannot wait to try it out. I love love love hot chocolate! ??????
Thank you for sharing this fantastic post!