One of my fondest memories of growing up in Spain are the precious moments that I spent with my Grandmother enjoying "La merienda" with her and talking to her about my day in school.  The term "merienda" refers to a widely popular Latino custom.  It involves taking a break in the afternoon and having a snack in between lunch and dinner.  This is normally a bonding time where families enjoy a light meal as well as each other's company.     The hours between lunch and dinner can seem like a really long time when your stomach is growling.  La merienda definitely provides all of us with a solution to the problem of that afternoon craving.  One way to spend this time is to enjoy a delicious cup of hot chocolate along with some sweet pastries and share them with a close friend or family member.  It is wonderful to take a break and just "escape" for a few minutes.     Nestlé's Abuelita Hot Chocolate is a perfect "merienda" snack because it comes in convenient, single-serve … [Read more...]