Happy Baby Tea

This was one of the first pictures that I posted on my blog.  Stella was a infant and I came up with a tea that helps nursing moms enrich and increase their breast milk.  It is calming and nutritious as well.  The tea is also great for toddlers, just dilute it some. 

Happy Baby Tea
use equal parts dried:

Nettle
Chamomile
Fennel Seed

Seep in hot water for 5-10 minutes for mothers.  Seep for 2-5 minutes for toddlers.

Make Your Own Eggnog

picture courtesy http://www.epicurious.com/articlesguides/drinking/cocktails/eggnog

There are so many recipes online for making eggnog!  Which one to try??  Here are a few that seem especially good:
Eggnog
Baltimore Eggnog 
Martha's Classic Eggnog 
The Ultimate Eggnog

And use your homemade egg nog in one of these recipes:
Cranberry Eggnog Tart
Kentucky Eggnog Spike
Tiramisu Eggnog Trifle
Spiced Apple Cake with Eggnog Sauce
Eggnog Icecream
Eggnog Cremes
Eggnog Panna Cotta
Cooked Custard Eggnog
Eggnog Martini

Thanksgiving is right around the corner so . . .
Here are some creative and complete Thanksgiving Menu ideas from Martha Stewart.