A different kind of hot chocolate

I believe that this preparation is closer to the French style of making hot chocolate. Andrea confirms that it's like what she thinks of as kakao. It's very good.

This should probably be made in a double boiler, but you can do it on the stove if you pay close attention.

1-2 oz milk chocolate
1/2 cup boiling water
1 1/2 cups hot milk
a pinch of salt
1/2 tsp vanilla

Carefully melt the chocolate in a pan. Add the boiling water and whisk until the chocolate is integrated. Add the hot milk and salt and whisk well. Allow things to return to a boil, whisking frequently. Whisk vigorously (or cheat and use the hand blender), until it's nice and foamy. Whisk in the vanilla and serve immediately.