The article reveals how simple it is to make homemade hummingbird nectar using just sugar and water, offering a delicious alternative to store-bought options. The author humorously reflects on their love of sugar and how their healthy-living husband often questions them about their consumption habits. The narrative highlights the ease of preparation and the temptation to enjoy the sweet nectar themselves, underscoring a playful relationship with food and personal habits, while also poking fun at domestic dynamics around dietary choices.
"Using pantry ingredients, it's a breeze to make perfectly serviceable nectar in your own kitchen. Mix one part sugar with four parts tepid water. Swirl until it's all the color of a fogged window pane."
"Homemade hummingbird nectar tastes like an afternoon in heaven like warm air that has been lightly sweetened. You would be crazy not to help yourself to a glass or two while you're whipping it up."
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