Day {7} The Gift of Chocolate

 "Once upon a time, there was a quiet little village in the French countryside, whose people believed in Tranquilité - Tranquility...

The scenery and styling for the movie Chocolat was absolutely breathtaking! It was filmed in the beautiful french town of Beynac-et-Cazenac. This very sensual movie is a classic for the lover of all things French. You could easily build a wardrobe around the clothes worn by the chic Vivanne or design a french kitchen with Chocolaterie Maya at the center of your inspiration board.

Can you see it? ~ a soft and elegant french blue from Farrow and Ball, mosaic tile from Ann Sacks, Carrera marble, copper Pots and reclaimed French bistro Antiques, an incredible French Lantern {of course} and sublime old French shutters in blue!

Here are just a few stills from the movie followed by some of my favorite chocolate gift ideas.

The movie Chocolat is inspiring my Christmas gift giving. Here are a few of my favorite gifts for your Chocolate loving family and friends.

Why not give the movie in combination with a chocolate gift tied up with a recipe card?

{individual chocolate fondue pots from Petrossian in New York City via Griege}

{Aspen Brownie Works}

We discovered Aspen Brownie Works during our ski vacation last year. It is located in the charming smaller village of Aspen Highlands. These brownies are truly exceptional and come in 6 delicious flavors: Chocolate Chip, Espresso Dark Chocolate, Peanut Butter, Raspberry, Toffee and Walnut Caramel.

{chocolate dessert spoons from MoMa}

{White Forest Pottery Dessert Baking Cups via Apartment Therapy}

I love serving individual desserts when I entertain and have a fabulous recipe for individual chocolate molten cakes. The best part about the recipe is that before you pour in the batter to bake, you put a few dried cherries in the bottom. It is a delightful surprise!

{White latte bowls from Anthropologie}

{Drip tease or lip tease have drips of hot chocolate or traces of lipstick from Reiko Kaneko}

 

{the recipe for authentic French Chocolate macaroons from Williams Sonoma}

{and the ultimate luxury...the chocolate diamond!}

 

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Day {5} Homemade Parsian Hot Chocolate



{All the Beautiful Christmas}

Do something extra special with the kiddos this Christmas like making hot chocolate with real chocolate!

Parisian Hot Chocolate


2 cups whole milk
5 ounces bittersweet chocolate, (with at least 70% cacao solids), finely chopped
2 tablespoons light brown sugar {optional}


Heat the milk in a medium-sized saucepan. Once the milk is warm, whisk in the chocolate, stirring until melted and steaming hot. For a thick hot chocolate, cook at a very low boil for about 3 minutes, whisking frequently. Be careful and keep an eye on the mixture, as it may boil up a bit during the first moments. Taste, and add brown sugar if desired. Makes four ‘Parisian-sized’ Servings. This hot chocolate improves if made ahead and allowed to sit for a few hours. Rewarm before serving. I also like to add a few flecks of fleur de sel, the very good sea salt from Brittany.



{via Katy Elliott}

Make cut paper snowflakes for your windows. My daughter and I used to spend hours cutting snowflakes. We decorated all the french doors across the back of the house. It's important not to get to serious about your decorations and have more fun in their creation and the memories you make with the little ones {because one day soon they will be BIG like mine!}

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