Chocolate Rice

Yep, you read right. It says Chocolate Rice. This was something my grandma did and passed down to my mom and now I make it for my kids. I loved the mornings when I smelled the rice cooking and knowing that we were having this for breakfast instead of oatmeal or that horrible Zoom cereal. It's simple and delicious. But don't feel like you only have to eat it for breakfast. It's good anytime!

Stir together some spoonfuls of cocoa (I usually start with 1 Tbsp) then add some white sugar (usually double the amount of the cocoa, but it all depends on how sweet you like it). Drizzle in some boiling water until the mixture is smooth---be careful not to add to much at first, as you don't want to make the mixture runny. Add a dash of vanilla and stir, then pour over your rice until creamy and well-coated. Serve with cream or milk (but trust me, cream is better. I usually use half and half) and an extra sprinkling of sugar, if desired.

Let me know what you think when you try it. It sounds weird, but it's so good! Trust me.