Oh my!!!

oh my oh my oh my oh my oh my oh my....!!

Had some of the Dagoba Xocolatl Hot Chocolate today - and oh my!!! Nirvana chocolately goodness - near ecstasy! I must read you the back label in part:

"The Art of Chocolate Alchemy"

Pronounced Choco-la'tl, this hot chocolate is based on the traditional cacao drink that the Aztecs regarded as liquid gold. Using our exquisite Authentic Hot Chocolate recipe as a base, we add a hint of ground chilies and cinnamon to create a soothing chocolate experience. Chocolate drinks played an important role in pan-Mesoamerican rituals and festivities. In Mayan tradition, a bride and groom would sip cacao from a golden goblet to secure their vows. We offer Xocolatl to re-initiate this beverage to a status of reverence and respect.

I must say that my respect and reverence level (as well as my chocolate-high level) is pretty lofty at the moment. It's been chilly, grey and damp out - perfect hot chocolate day. Carefully following their specific instructions (stirring the milk in a clockwise circle eleven times, then counterclockwise eleven times, continuously 'until vapors rise' - or in my case, soy milk - I tend to avoid dairy), I whisked in the amazingly aromatic chocolate mix and as I poured the thick, velvety liquid into my mug the sun broke brightly though the clouds. Auspicious, surely! I must say that this is one of the richest, most layered and flavorful experiences my tongue has had for a long time!

Oh my....

On the work front, got a call from my publishers today and it looks like they might be able to round me up a bit more time on the various upcoming deadlines - which would be SO good! (I wouldn't need nearly as much chocolate just to cope!) Keep your fingers crossed!