Fruit waters

There's a lot of buzz about making fruit and flavored waters out there. There are some gadgets that are for sale, but basically, you can use a clean glass jar with a lid. All you need to do is cut up some fruit or herbs, add water, screw on the lid, and let it sit in the fridge for a few hours. Drain off the water, and it's very nicely flavored. I first heard this from someone who suggested the following combo:

A few slices of peeled cucumber, a slice or two of lemon, some slices of thinly sliced ginger, and mint (you could use a mint teabag -- it makes cleanup a bit easier).

She loves it -- I haven't tried this particular combo, but I have tried just lemon and ginger. BTW, my massage therapist commented that my skin was much MUCH softer than usual last night, and this is just after a few days.

Other possible combos:

Slices of melon and mint

Frozen fruit -- berries, mango, peaches (solo or in combo)

Lime and raspberry

cucumber-mint

Basil and canteloupe

slices of orange

etc etc etc.

It's easy, and cheap with a glass jar. No need to spend 20 bucks on a special container to "brew" this water! Leftover fruit can be eaten, or added to a smoothy. It's a great way to stay hydrated! Have fun with it, let me know if you find a particularly tasty combo. :-)