Hello from Ben & Nate!
Hello from Ben &Nate! Twin baby boys of Amanda Collins
Ben is Buzz and Nate is Woody. Our little chunks are almost 9 months old! It has been some of the longest days but the shortest weeks! They finally conquered sitting and love how much they can interact with their toys now. They love stealing each other’s pacifiers and rolling is their primary mode of movement. Their favorite word is obviously “Dada” but we spend lots of time practicing “mama”...some day it will stick! We are loving these two sweet boys with all we have and try to savor every day!
Healthy Recipe
Spiced Pear Tea
Ingredients • 1 orange
• Small orange slices, halved (optional) • Stick cinnamon (optional)
• 4 inches stick cinnamon • 1 tsp whole cloves • 6 tea bags
• 3 cups water • 2 (11.3 to 12 oz) cans pear nectar • 1 tbsp honey (optional)
Directions Using a vegetable peeler, remove three wide strips of peel from the orange; set peel aside. Juice the orange into a large saucepan. Add the water, pear nectar and honey (if using) to orange juice in saucepan. For spice bag: Place the 4 inches of stick cinnamon, the cloves and the orange peel strips in the center of a 6-inch square of double-thickness, 100%-cotton cheesecloth. Bring corners together and tie with 100%-cotton kitchen string. Add spice bag to pear nectar mixture. Bring mixture to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Add tea bags; cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Remove tea bags and spice bag; discard. Serve in warm mugs. If desired, float orange slices on top of individual servings and serve with additional stick cinnamon.
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