I never thought it was possible to find a hot chocolate better than Serendipity’s in New York but I found the best in Toulouse. Here, the hot chocolates aren’t made with powder like in the US. It is pure melted chocolate. They come in many flavors like vanilla, chantilly, cinnamon, and coffee. In a little café, I had a coffee flavored hot chocolate and it was magnificent. I was necessary to eat it with a spoon since it was so thick. It is the little differences like this that totally change a simple experience. I am looking forward to spring but in the meantime I’m happy to drink lots of hot chocolates.