Test Kitchen Tuesday

Have you ever tried infused water? It is so easy to make, and delicious!

I have mentioned before that the “cafeteria” at work is really phenomenal. It’s more like a food court, with options for every taste (hot bar, salad bar, Italian, Mexican, Thai, sandwiches, comfort foods, and the list goes on). It’s also subsidized, which makes grabbing lunch onsite a fairly affordable option. The salad bar is by ounce but capped at $7.95, which means I always fill up on the heaviest items (sweet potatoes!) to make sure I get my money’s worth. Totally gaming the system.

One thing I hadn’t noticed until last week, is that around the corner from the cash register, sort of hidden away even, is a selection of complimentary infused waters.

They have cucumber, orange, lemon and fresh brewed iced tea. After a moment of analysis paralysis, I selected cucumber infused water – and it was the right choice. So refreshing!

The good news is that it is so easy to make this at home! It really boils down to: Wash and slice a cucumber (no need to peel) Add to pitcher of water (at least 1/2 gallon) Chill for a couple of hours The more cucumber you add, the more flavor Serve sans cucumber slices You don’t have to stop at cucumber, there are lots of flavor combinations that are only limited by your imagination. I think it would be good to add sliced oranges or sliced lemons (or both) with the cucumber to make a citrus cucumber infused water. Berries would also be good, as would mint.

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If you are looking for ways to make your daily water more interesting, give infused water a shot. It is a nice departure and is anything but plain!