Replenishing drink...

So, I've had a couple random conversations in the past week re: dehydration and I've mentioned this replenishing drink recipe (for restoring electrolytes, like PediaLyte or Gatorade). Linsey has a slightly different recipe that maybe she can pipe in with too. We use this in the summer as well as when we've got a bad round of a stomach virus.

1 quart water
1-2 Tbs honey
2 Tbs lemon juice (or juice of 1 lemon)
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp baking soda

Mix and drink. I prefer mine super cold in the summer. Also, you can replace the water & lemon juice with 1/2 quart water & 1/2 quart of orange juice if preferred.

Chilled Beet Soup

1 16-ounce can diced beets (I use about 4 beets, boiled 'til fork tender and pealed and diced)
1 slice onion (I use about 1/2 a medium onion)
1 1/2 cups chicken broth (I've had good luck with just water)
1 t sugar
1/2 salt
1/4 pepper
1T lemon juice
dash ground cloves
lemon slices (optional)
sliced green onions (optional)

Put it all in a blender and blend until very smooth. Chill. Use lemon slices and green onions as garnish.