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Loco For Cocoa

S1 · E8 · 10 Jan 2026 · 11 min

Taking our cocoa matters into our own hands. Alton Brown explores the history of hot cocoa, from ancient Mesoamerican beverages to modern mixes. Learn to make homemade hot cocoa mix and perfectly fluffy marshmallows from scratch. The detailed instructions cover toasting milk powder and achieving ideal marshmallow texture.