I see in my cupboard that I'm out of Lipton chicken noodle soup. It isn't like homemade, but if you don't feel good and you want something that feels good going down and doesn't mean a couple of hours of cooking, it's a good short cut. I'll get some for "just in case," but I think I'll also make a batch of stock and freeze it in 8 oz containers (yogurt cups). Pop one into a mug and heat it in the microwave when needed.

My son has bad allergy stuff going on right now, and I'm keeping a close eye that it isn't flu mimicking allergies. So far just stuffy head stuff, nose blowing. We haven't been able to get him a flu shot--everyone is out. His annual physical was yesterday and they said try back on the 15th. The local pharmacies are out. I'm going to see if I can get him one at the university where I work because there are some family members I can do it for, I just don't remember if it is a kid or spouse thing. Meanwhile, hot herbal tea has actually appealed to him and might also appeal to someone with the flu. I like the Celestial Seasons "Wellness" teas because they really do help (especially the sore throat one).

SRS