Bad me!

[samsonite]

I just drank a hot chocolate! Not sugar-free! I have such a terrible sore throat and there's no hot tea in sight and I can't stand coffee. I feel bad for doing it now but it really felt so good on my throat!! And I've been doing so dang good, ergh!! My throat still hurts though, maybe I'll just drink some heated water (yuck).

[RCFletcher]

Bad bad you!!! (Only joking). I drink cocoa quite often. It isn't carb free but it has no sugar in it and is much lower than hot chocolate.

[samsonite]

Cocoa....like you put cocoa in hot water? Is that any good, I bought some cocoa at the store on my monthly grocery shopping outing but haven't used any yet.

[RCFletcher]

Yes, the stuff used as a night time drink and also for making chocolate cakes.

I use one heaped teaspoonful, pour boiling water on it and add two sweeteners and a dash of cream. It beats the pants off hot chocolate.

[KoKo]

You might also try some hot water with a squeeze of lemon and some sweetner - it won't be as good as hot lemon and honey but it might be soothing. Hope you feel better soon.

[samsonite]

OK, I'm going to try that cocoa thing, that sounds good! I MISS the hot chocs from Panera Bread, they are so good but with the cream these may be closer then just my water & hot choc. mix!

THANKS!!! You guys are so great on here, you have suggestions for everything!