Put some new twists on classic hot chocolate for the holidays

FALLBROOK - Few things are more comforting than sitting under a comfy blanket and sipping a mug of steaming hot chocolate when temperatures are cold. Hot chocolate seems tailor-made for chilly holiday evenings, providing the perfect indulgence while watching a favorite holiday film, entertaining friends, or warming up after a day or evening spent at local events.

The terms "hot chocolate" and "hot cocoa" are used interchangeably, but they actually refer to two different beverages. Hot chocolate is made from shaved solid chocolate, which contains both cocoa and cocoa butter. Hot cocoa is made f...