I have spent a few weeks dropping little hints. Mentioning the ‘V’ word now and again, slowly planting those little seeds (or so I thought). A strategic walk around the Valentines isles in our local supermarket, pointing out bouquets, drying out roses on the boat and placing them around to ‘look pretty’. I do not expect a grand gesture, just maybe a little card. One that tends to only happen if I drop enough hints. All this however seems to have fallen on deaf ears or a forgetful mind, or (what Charlie seems to be very good at) having just simply not noticed what else is going on in shops / society around us. So, I did not get a gift, or even a card. When I produced his one to him, his words were, ‘What’s this?’, when I said ‘Happy Valentines Day!’ his face said it all. This time I was not surprised, and not disappointed. I made a little mental note to drop some bigger hints for future important dates, clearly this is something that needs more strategic planning.
My valentines weekend couldn’t have been made better with a card, or a bunch of roses. It had already been made awesome enough just hanging out with my man. We’ve spent the weekend cosying up in front next to the fire (too narrow on our boat to sit in front of anything), watching the latest Tom Hanks movie, giggling over owl books in our local book store, eating one of the best brownies ever with some coffee, drinking rum and eating some spicy-as-hell Caribbean food, testing out some pies here, yeah there’s a general food theme here. Today we went climbing at our local wall, something Charlie does often, but I have been putting off as I thought I’d suck. Chas gave me the confidence to give it a go, giving me tips and acting as my cheerleader when I got to the top (yay), making me push myself because he knew I’d feel so good once I’d done it.
Yesterday, I had one of my (sadly) regular wobbles. I was trying to get some recipes shot, but was finding the low light levels, on our dark boat, oh so trixy. Chas gave me some pointers, and we had a little photography lesson and workshop. Me cooking, him helping me with shots, and then, of course, duly consuming the goods. He inspires me to try to be the best version of myself, he doesn’t let me flap, and when I do, he sorts me out.
That’s the best V any day present right there. Having my man support me whatever I do. Biggest kisses of all to you Chas <3.
Onto this weeks recipe!
The days here are getting longer, I can now get home before it’s too dark. It’s getting easier to get out of bed in the mornings. But it’s still got that harsh winter chill, reminding us that we’re not quite out of the woods. Days like these call for warming mugs of hot chocolate. Happy Monday lovelies.
Hemp Milk Hot Chocolate (v) (gf)
INGREDIENTS:
1 mug hemp milk (homemade or store-bought)
2 tablespoons raw cacao powder
1 tablespoon date syrup
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
METHOD
Add all ingredients into a bender and blitz for 30 seconds
Pour into a saucepan and heat onto the hob until just under boiling
Pour into mugs and get cosy
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Mm they look well good! Wouldn’t worry too much, your weekend sounded great! Davey treated me to a chicken bus… Xx
It was very good! Coke climbing with me when you’re back?! Chicken buses don’t sound fun! Miss you xxx
That hot chocolate looks GOOD! So glad you had a nice weekend, my husband is the same, we make each other Valentines cards these days, but I went for YEARS without a birthday present which really pushed it!! Still, I wouldn’t be without him he’s one in a million 🙂
I must add (after a massive self guilt trip) I did buy myself present/s, and Dan thought that was ‘the present’, but still, he got in cumulatively massive trouble!
Glad you had a good weekend despite no card! Your drink sounds heavenly:-)
Thanks Camilla!
I love hemp milk and use it all the time. Haven’t tried making hot chocolate with it though, so definitely will be doing that next time I make some 😀 Glad you enjoyed your Valentine’s day 🙂
I think it works really well as I find it creamier than other plant based milks!
Oh dear. Men truly are so crap. It’s like they have tinted glasses. How did he miss all the advertising let alone your hints! Anyway. Lovely little recipe. I’ve never actually tried hemp milk before and I love the little dates you’ve added. Sounds beautifully enriching.
He’s oblivious to life I think! But we had a fab day together nontheless! Give it a go, it has a lovely and creamy texture!
So much better to get all year round love and support than a forced gesture on V Day. He sounds like a lovely man Sus. I’ve not had hemp milk, didn’t even know you could get it. So no idea how it tastes, but hot chocolate in any form has got to be a good thing.
I think you’d like it! It’s got a more subtle flavour than nut milks, but with a creamier texture!
I love hot chocolate and usually use soya milk. Now I want to give hemp milk a go!
It’s really nice and creamy, with a really mellow flavour Cathy 🙂
I will have to hunt down some hemp milk, your hot choc drink looks gorgeous and a tempting picture of it too.
Thank you Shaheen! I think ‘Good Hemp’ hemp milk is in most supermarkets now!
Every ingredient in this is new to me apart from the nutmeg! Really interesting, I must experiment more!
Spelt flour is pretty awesome Becca, I’m a total convert 🙂