I had fun this week making some cushion/pillow covers from vintage linen fabrics I'd been hoarding. I love the way they look all stacked up- so colourful. They're part of my shop update today.
The oldest child has also contracted the chicken pox... two weeks later so he's spending some time at home with me. This morning we made hot chocolate from a recipe I've made quite a few times this winter. It's called 'Castillian Hot Chocolate' and I found it in my copy of Vegetarian Epicure 2 by Anna Thomas (published 1978). It originates from Northern Spain and is almost like chocolate pudding. I found the recipe published online here but I adjusted it slightly by adding a fair bit less raw sugar, a bit more cocoa, and less cornflour. Letting it simmer on a low heat and whisking it for a while seems to make it even glossier and more delicious. Arlo calls it 'chocolate soup'.