McNasty

I sat and watched my son Kyle play. I was bored and cold watching him play at a local McDonalds. But, he was happy and entertained. So, I put down my book and decided that since I was pregnant (aka calories don't matter) and didn't see hot tea on the menu that I would go with their new hot chocolate. Hot, chocolate and something to do to pass the time. Sounded like a good idea.

So, I searched through my purse for a couple of bucks. Couldn't decide on sizes but went with the smaller one due to the price difference. I watched patiently as the McDonalds worker slooooooowly created my hot chocolate. I wanted to grab the can of whip cream and do it myself. How can she move so slow, I wondered.

I took my hot chocolate back to the table and continued to watch Kyle play as I blew on my hot chocolate. There is nothing worse than a burnt tongue and that was not going to happen to me. So, I finally sip their new creation. I am not a coffee drinker but I had noticed their new ad campaigns. I was really expecting something yummy. So, I sipped it and was shocked. It is not good. Not good at all. It is very chocolaty. But, not in a good way. It was what I'd like to call gross.

I immediately did what any experienced blogger does. No, I didn't pull out my camera. I didn't have it with me. But, I did have a pen to write down exactly how I was feeling. I have of course lost that piece of paper (napkin) but the memory of that nasty hot chocolate has not left me. I didn't drink more than three sips. If you know me, you know that I would NEVER throw away anything chocolate unless it was down right bad. It was.

Take this as a public service announcement. Save your hard earned dollars and do not order the hot chocolate. Maybe their new coffee is amazing. My mom used to love their coffee years ago before it became fashionable to sell coffee. As I threw away my hot chocolate, I saw a mom with hot tea. It must be available even if it is not on the menu. Good to know, right? Next time I will skip the fancy drinks and just go with my old standby, a Coke.

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And for readers outside of Ohio, I know it must seem strange to be ordering a hot chocolate in the spring time. Here in Ohio, one day it feels like spring, the next day is gloomy and chilly. Today? Warm (for us) and a light rain. Feels great.