Rainy weather antidote

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Winter's officially begun and we're all about embracing the best things of the season ... like mugs of decadent hot chocolate on a chilly evening.

We've got ten boxes of truly scrumptious drinking chocolate from Equagold to give away. Simply leave a comment telling us your favourite winter indulgence!

Equagold

Each box of The Ultimate Indulgence Drinking Chocolate comes with its own bottle of Vanilla Pulse – a concentrated pure vanilla extract which gives the drink a velvety, smooth flavour. Each 500g box makes between 15-20 drinks.

Comments

Jo Cameron

Tue June 05, 2012 @ 06:01 PM

Hot chocolate is definitely a fantastic winter drink, complete with homemade cookies, by the fire (or heat pump!). But for my ultimate winter comfort food, I would always choose apple crumble with custard and runny cream. Mmmmm. Must make one tonight! I have some cooking apples at the moment!

Kay

Tue June 05, 2012 @ 06:30 PM

Hot, home made soup.. uses up all the leftover veges, freezes beautifully, and reheats in minutes for a quick lunch

Gigi

Wed June 06, 2012 @ 11:18 AM

Big hearty dishes with plenty of Carbs.. Potatoes Lyonnaise for example which is just sliced and fried pre boiled potaoes with free-range bacon and onions and a dollop of sour cream. Simple warming food that's easy to prepare :0

Molly J

Thu June 07, 2012 @ 12:53 PM

Hot chocolate is a key ingredient in my favourite winter indulgence - day and night by the camp fire!

It may be wet at the crag or choppy on shore but I never feel guilty spending twenty-four hours at camp - toasty naps, big laughs, beer, butties and beans. Another log, another up dog and hot cocoa. Perfection!

becky.

Thu June 07, 2012 @ 06:55 PM

home made pumpkin soup with fresh bread. yum!

Lauren

Fri June 08, 2012 @ 12:00 PM

Cant go past Hot chocolate, in winter i add a tiny pinch of chilli powder for an extra warming kick and helps to keep clod bugs away aswell :) yummy...

Shoopa

Mon June 11, 2012 @ 02:01 PM

Hot chocolate made with warm milk in a handmade pottery mug....and a few squares of dark ghana chocolate to go with it...mmmmm.

Jules

Tue June 12, 2012 @ 03:29 PM

Winter is the time of year I love to spend a whole day I snuggly PJs and slippers, curled up with a good book! Sometimes I get up, shower and then put fresh Pjs on - so indulgent!

Jessica Helen

Thu June 14, 2012 @ 04:24 PM

Hot chocolate definitely... with warm slightly salted popcorn. And a fluffy blanket!

Amanda

Fri June 15, 2012 @ 10:54 AM

My favourite winter indulgence is mulled wine!! Yummy! Reminds me of cold winters in London!

steve

Fri June 15, 2012 @ 11:07 AM

there is only one hing better than a cup of hot chocolate on a cold evening under the stars and that a cup of hot chocolate with a dash of Rum or Brandy

Tania

Fri June 15, 2012 @ 11:09 AM

Hot Sticky Date Pudding and warm milk with yummy Hazelnut Syrup. Yum!!

Lisa

Fri June 15, 2012 @ 11:17 AM

You can't beat a cup of anything hot in front of a roaring fire! I am lucky enough to have a view of Mt Taranaki in front of the fire, unbeatable!!

Carmen Moylan

Fri June 15, 2012 @ 11:21 AM

For me it's a big cup of Mocca coffee, but my family just love to have a Self Saucing Chocolate Pudding:)

katetypeb

Fri June 15, 2012 @ 11:23 AM

Spooning. The chilly weather is just an added incentive to cuddle!

Richelle Page

Fri June 15, 2012 @ 11:32 AM

Buying all the ingredients for a satistfying roast dinner including all the trimmings like home made Yorkshire pudding, gravy, mint sauce, and then something like a sticky date pudding afterwards... it leaves you totally full but satisfied ready to curl up and go to bed early and read that juicy book that you have been dying to get into since summer or that DVD you promised yourself that you would watch! Not forgetting some homemade popcorn of course :-D

Megan

Fri June 15, 2012 @ 11:40 AM

Putting on so many layers you look (and feel) like a marshmallow and going for a walk along the FREEZING Wellington Waterfront in the middle of the night to look at the city lights with my love :)

Yvette

Fri June 15, 2012 @ 11:42 AM

Winter’s a glorious time

To indulge in the simply sublime

Like a mug of hot choc

Keep it warm in a sock

My very own heat paradigm!

Shannon

Fri June 15, 2012 @ 11:47 AM

Definitely curling up in front of a blazing fire with a good book!

Neil

Fri June 15, 2012 @ 11:50 AM

Oh my goodness.

How dare you email this to us who had little or no self control, particularly on such a cold day. I'm off to get some right now :-)

Winter indulgences don't come any better than a lovely warm evening in front of the wood fire.....or how about that cup of hot chocolate outside in a hot tub?....wish I had a hot tub.

margaret

Fri June 15, 2012 @ 12:11 PM

S'mores in front of a raging open fire. What are S'mores ? roast marshmellow over the fire and have ready 2 thin plain biscuits and a thin slice of chocalate put the roasted marshmellow between wait a mo and then yum yum yum!!! my winter indulgence!!

Wendy

Fri June 15, 2012 @ 12:15 PM

I make ganache from 70% Fair Trade cocoa and cream heated together to amalgamate, then beaten to submission. Two desertspoons in a mug with hot water or milk. Sigh, in front of the fire. Sigh

Janne

Fri June 15, 2012 @ 12:24 PM

I didn't even realise that Equagold did hot chocolate! I can just imagine how rich and indulgent it must be, from using their cocoa powder.

My winter indulgences include warm, comfort foods, lots of pillow and blankets, and an excellent book. :)

Annette

Fri June 15, 2012 @ 12:29 PM

i love hot chocolate so that definitely, or mulled wine is another very yummy one to warm up on a cold evening especially with friends :)

Jackie

Fri June 15, 2012 @ 12:35 PM

My favourite winter indulgence is a hot steamy bath with Epsom salts to ease muscles.

Ann

Fri June 15, 2012 @ 12:38 PM

Dare I say it, a lovely glass of mulled wine. Hard to beat, and if it is by the fire in good company even better. And of course ' anything made of chocolate is good.'

Karen

Fri June 15, 2012 @ 12:40 PM

Where to begin, we love winter! Family movie nights complete with snuggly blankets, popcorn, roaring fire while the wind/rain/sleet does its thing outside. Winter puddings too - self saucing chocolate pud, little lemon souffles.

Angela

Fri June 15, 2012 @ 12:40 PM

A cup of hot chocolate made with organic ingredients is definitely my favourite winter indulgence! It's my special treat after finishing all my chores for the day and signifies the advent of the relaxing part of the evening.

Rachel

Fri June 15, 2012 @ 12:46 PM

That feeling of coming inside after a hard, cold, soggy day on the farm.
Getting into layers upon layers, making a toatsy cup of milk chocola, wrapping my stiff fingers around the mug and while they defrost; nestling next to a crackling and roaring fire.

mmm I love winter, one can be so so uncomfortable and suddenly comfort and warmth make everything ok again.

Tracy Harris

Fri June 15, 2012 @ 12:53 PM

My winter indugence is just reading a magazine in the warmth with a hot beverage!!

Millie

Fri June 15, 2012 @ 01:00 PM

I love making delicious puddings on cold rainy nights - my favourite at the moment are chocolate pots with rum soaked mascatels. They are little pots of heaven!!!

Kath

Fri June 15, 2012 @ 01:02 PM

My favourite winter indulgence is jetting off to a tropical island for a good dose of Vitamin D. It's just a shame I can't afford to do it every winter!!

Grant

Fri June 15, 2012 @ 01:04 PM

I love indulging in my wife's baking - it always seems to be so much more irresistable when it is so cold and dreary outside!!

Eddie

Fri June 15, 2012 @ 01:06 PM

Top of my list would have to be not feeling guilty about sleeping in and then being able to sneak to bed early too! A close second would have to be homemade hot chocolate with a Whittaker's Sante Bar to stir it with......indulgent indeed!!

leah c

Fri June 15, 2012 @ 01:18 PM

Definitely mulled wine on a cold day. Mmmmm

Charlotte

Fri June 15, 2012 @ 01:32 PM

My favorite winter indulgence is hot pumpkin soup with home made bread straight out of the oven, followed by apple crumble and then a hot chocolate to top it off :)

hudsmom

Fri June 15, 2012 @ 01:51 PM

Hot chocolate, w/pinch of nutmeg, cayenne, cinnamon and a cardamom pod....the best part of winter!

Thereseb

Fri June 15, 2012 @ 02:17 PM

A long hot shower, rugging up in my fluffy dressing gown and slippers and wrapping my hands around a steaming cup of mochaccino!
If there is a fire blazing, that's a bonus!!

Stephanie

Fri June 15, 2012 @ 03:07 PM

My ultimate winter indulgence is preceded by a physical challenge: A cold run up Mt Albert with dog then home to hubby, shower, dressing gown, sherry, and a dinner that I prepared earlier.( It's the sherry that's the actual indulgence because i don't stop at glass).

Sarah

Fri June 15, 2012 @ 04:07 PM

Home made Mulled wine in front of the fire! Delicious and such a treat!

Nicole

Fri June 15, 2012 @ 04:15 PM

Mine winter indulgence would have to be dark chocolate and black cherry steamed pudding, incredibly rich and delicious on a cold winters night!

Lyn

Fri June 15, 2012 @ 05:11 PM

Baileys in front of a roaring fire with my partner

Rachael

Fri June 15, 2012 @ 07:36 PM

Favourite winter indulgance? Dancing in the unseasonable June snow in Christchurch followed by hot chocolate and blueberry muffins.....

Lynne Ryder

Fri June 15, 2012 @ 07:47 PM

It really is a no brainer----sitting in front of a warm fire ( though in my case--a heatpump ! ) with a "Good " ! mag and a cup of hot chocolate.

belinda sims

Fri June 15, 2012 @ 08:09 PM

Oh yummmm drinking chocolate in winter - nothing beats chocolate in winter. Laying on the couch snuggling up with hubby and kids watching a great DVD with a hot chocolate in hand, yummmmmmm

Lesley Burns

Fri June 15, 2012 @ 08:21 PM

A book in front of the fire ,hot chocolate with marshmallows and chocolate toffee pops .Followed by a nice warm bath

Jane

Fri June 15, 2012 @ 08:27 PM

I love my electric blanket - getting in to a roasty toasty bed is usually the highlight of my day!

Raven

Fri June 15, 2012 @ 08:44 PM

Lemon Meringue Pie straight from the oven - especially if I don't have to make it!

carolyn abraham

Fri June 15, 2012 @ 09:26 PM

my winter indulgence is lots of me time sitting by a nice fire reading a good book and drinking a nice hot chocolate with marshmallews in.

ck smith

Sat June 16, 2012 @ 02:41 AM

sitting in front of an open fire, with hot chocolate and a good DVD while its raining and cold outside

billee

Sat June 16, 2012 @ 07:27 AM

yum

Kirsten

Sat June 16, 2012 @ 08:12 AM

looking forward to (one day) being able to go to the Cook Islands for a winter break, ultimate winter indulgence don't you think?

Rachel

Sat June 16, 2012 @ 11:11 AM

Sandra

Sat June 16, 2012 @ 11:21 AM

Heading to bed early with a good book.

Helen J
www.mostlymonsters.co.nz

Sat June 16, 2012 @ 01:03 PM

I would have to say sitting by a roaring fire on an evening (when the kids are finally in bed!!) with hubby, a bottle of red wine and a bar of yummy chocolate! bliss x

Claire Underwood

Sat June 16, 2012 @ 04:47 PM

My favourite winter indulgence is a hot jacket potato, with a dab of butter and a heap of grated tasty cheese. Whenever I have this, it reminds me of cold, frosty Bonfire Night parties back in my home town of Tewkesbury when I was young. A bite of a hot jacket potato is guaranteed to both warm and cheer you up.

Erena

Sat June 16, 2012 @ 05:32 PM

Oooh where to start. Long drawn bubble baths, woolly blankets, mulled wine on the beach, roasted vege pasta...you know? Winter actually kicks butt.

Tash Earley

Sat June 16, 2012 @ 07:31 PM

Homemade garlic kumara,pumpkin and bacon soup topped with sourcream, paprika and parmesan with garlic soldiers on the side. YUMMY!

Sus

Sun June 17, 2012 @ 10:58 AM

A weekend with friends by a fireside somewhere, indulging on cake, casseroles, hot chocolate and card games.

Simonne

Sun June 17, 2012 @ 12:42 PM

A long hot bath

AK Grant

Sun June 17, 2012 @ 05:29 PM

I love to snuggle up in bed (pre-warmed by the electric blanket) with a mug of hot chocolate and a good book.

Belinda

Sun June 17, 2012 @ 06:15 PM

Our families favourite winter indulgence is to all go off together to the theatre to see some good entertainment with a hot chocolate at interval time. It's a lovely warm place to go, chat and enjoy the happy memories of discussing the production.

MICHELLE

Mon June 18, 2012 @ 11:37 AM

HOT STEWS, WITH LOTS OF VEGES, ALONG WITH DUMPLINGS, SAT BY THE FIRE!

Anna

Mon June 18, 2012 @ 12:19 PM

slippers, dressing gown and warm yummy food (preferably sweet :)

Annah

Mon June 18, 2012 @ 12:27 PM

at the moment my fav Winter treat is homemade cinnamon scrolls. perfect with a hot choc!

Caroline

Mon June 18, 2012 @ 12:28 PM

Its not very exciting...but my Mum's old fashioned bacon hock, barley and vege soup means winter comfort to me. I always have a pot simmering on the stove, just like she used to when we were kids. It fills the house with a wonderful smell and can't be beaten with some fresh bread and butter.

Lucy

Mon June 18, 2012 @ 12:42 PM

Hot chocolate, hot water bottle warming up the bed, and a good book or a good movie. Chocolate (especially Whittakers) helps too!

Eleena
www.holisticliving.co.nz

Mon June 18, 2012 @ 01:04 PM

My mum's Pea and Ham soup with big chunks of ham in it. Always a treat to find a large chunk, Definitely a winter treat. Warms my tum!!

Julia

Mon June 18, 2012 @ 01:05 PM

Soup, custard (not together of course) and extra duvet time!

Sarah

Mon June 18, 2012 @ 01:12 PM

A hot water bottle in bed on a cold rainy night!

Rosalie Jurczenko

Mon June 18, 2012 @ 01:51 PM

Getting an arm load of books from the library on a Saturday morning & coming home to the rest of the weekend.

sarah turpitt

Mon June 18, 2012 @ 02:06 PM

Just about to rattle up some cinnamon rolls, enriched bread dough with butter, cinnamon and sugar, rolled up, sliced, baked and iced with cream cheese, vanilla icing while still hot! That hot choccy and vanilla would be just the ticket to completely over indulge this afternoon in front of the fire

Vicki Olsen

Mon June 18, 2012 @ 03:18 PM

I love a hearty vegetable soup, with a barley/split pea base and loads of vegetables - so warming on a wintry day!

Carmen

Mon June 18, 2012 @ 05:28 PM

A hearty lamb curry is our favourite family dish, in fact we're having one tonight....followed by a hot cup of hot chocolate for dessert, unfortunately our 7yo daughter has a dairy allergy so we regularly use the Cadbury drinking chocolate with rice milk, but I'm certain she'd love to try this dairy free cocoa with a splash of vanilla.....heavenly

Frances Anderson

Mon June 18, 2012 @ 06:52 PM

Hot homemade soup and fresh crusty bread

Sarah

Mon June 18, 2012 @ 08:09 PM

Warm fire, candles burning, scented oil, a cake just out of the oven .... evocative smells of winter

Kim

Mon June 18, 2012 @ 09:55 PM

My Nana's homemade pumpkin soup recipe along with fresh bread from my breadmaker

Olivia

Tue June 19, 2012 @ 09:30 AM

Cozied up under the duvet with a hot water bottle, watching DVDs on the laptop and sipping on endless cups of hot drinks.

j perry

Tue June 19, 2012 @ 03:33 PM

my favourite winter treat is to lie in on the weekend under all the warm blankets instead of getting up at 6.00 am for work. mmm bliss.

Karen Millican

Tue June 19, 2012 @ 04:37 PM

Fresh scones just out of the oven, homemade jam, steaming coffee and great company to share it all with.

Linda

Wed June 20, 2012 @ 06:22 AM

At the moment cocoa and honey with hot milk is my favourite winter indulgence. However equagold sound delicious and would love to give it a try.

Vicky Marshall

Wed June 20, 2012 @ 04:13 PM

A good book, a roaring fire and a hot drink (and the kids are in bed haha)

Tania

Thu June 21, 2012 @ 09:34 AM

Hot Chocolate made with frothed milk and homemade cookies....just like at a cafe but at home with friends relaxing under the heatpump :)!

Jean Britt

Thu June 21, 2012 @ 03:25 PM

home made pumpkin soup with fresh bread rolls

Ani Mitcalfe

Sat June 23, 2012 @ 04:32 PM

Snowboarding!!!!! (:

Philip
www.lifechange.co.nz

Mon June 25, 2012 @ 08:30 PM

To go tramping in NZ fabulous environment then finish the day with a hot drink and a hot shower. To have Equagold in my pack sounds like a brilliant move and could become the highlight of my week.

Gabe Connor

Thu June 28, 2012 @ 04:46 PM

three hotties, one for your feet, one to snuggle and one on your back...

Diana

Thu June 28, 2012 @ 10:49 PM

I love spiced stewed apples with cream on top. Spices are so good in winter.

Anna

Sat June 30, 2012 @ 02:03 PM

Snuggling under two duvets with my baby daughter while she nurses in the morning!

Auntie

Mon July 02, 2012 @ 07:31 PM

My friend Mel has just had an awesome experience at a conference in the States completely ruined by losing her suitcase between Chicago and New York. New York was her holiday of a lifetime destintation and you could call this her rainy day. She is gluten intolerant, and when she comes back to NZ in a couple of weeks, I would love to be able to present her with a pack of this wonderful stuff to cheer her up and warm her up!

Jemma Pirrie

Mon July 02, 2012 @ 10:11 PM

Art journalling in my craft room with a cuppa tea whilst my husband reads beside me, with the heater going and our mischievous kitten nearby!

Tue July 03, 2012 @ 09:27 AM

Real hot chocolate, hands cupped round, and a nice woolly scarf on by the fire. Mmmmm

Elizabeth Eames
www.soothethesole.co.nz

Thu July 12, 2012 @ 09:09 PM

I skin brush in the morning to stimulate my circulation, somatic stretches on my yoga mat, salsa dance lessons twice a week which gives me a real zest for my day, I write my morning pages, have a bowl of Brookfarm Organic porridj, take my friends gorgeous Hungarian Viszla for a barefoot beach walk, followed by Hakanoa Ginger Chai with organic milk. I wear Icebreaker Merino leggings and tops, at night I soak my feet in a hot tub with pebbles, Himalayan salt and essential oils with a good book to indulge in before a hot shower and 2 hot water bottles sleeping blissfully in fresh cotton sheets

Wed August 01, 2012 @ 04:35 PM

A nice cup of cocoa chai tea, ahh heaven.

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