March 26, 2012
There are times when little ones seem to be completely disinterested in eating any solid foods. This can be frustrating for us, particularly when we have lovingly slaved taken the time to prepare a variety of homemade foods. I think it’s important to remember a few things about why babies and kids may not want [...]
February 22, 2012
One of these things is not like the others One of these things just doesn’t belong Can you tell which thing is not like the others. By the time I finish my song? ( come on, sing along! Bonus points if you can tell me what song this is!) The image on the right shows [...]
February 21, 2012
So, it’s the Official Release Day for my new book The Wholesome Baby Food Guide. Kindle, Nook and IBook copies should be appearing now if you have pre-ordered a copy. I hope you will love the book! I’m posting the Acknowledgement page from the book. After running the WBF website for almost 9 years [...]
February 20, 2012
If you have ever looked in the baby food aisle, you might be a bit surprised by the lack of true variety to be had in jarred baby foods. The standard foods are there of course, foods such as squash, peas, green beans, sweet potatoes, apples, bananas and meats too. Some surprises are to be [...]
February 13, 2012
CONGRATULATIONS to Brandy L – comment #79! She is the lucky winner of the fabulous new products from Fit&Fresh – the Fresh Starts Baby Food Make & Take gadgets (love them!!) as well as a copy of my new book The Wholesome Baby Food Guide. It has been quite a long time [...]
February 6, 2012
The Wholesome Baby Food Guide is shipping and I’m going to be helping Vitamin Angels! More on this later. Let’s talk about Vitamin A, Vitamin Angels and foods for your baby. Don’t forget to check out the sweet potato recipe below! Below you will find a table of foods that are commonly introduced to babies [...]
January 30, 2012
Over the course of 2 weeks, our family was hit with a terribly nasty tummy bug. Three out of four of us were knocked down for 36 hours each, with fevers raging around 104 degrees F. I won’t go into details but suffice it to say, we each found ourselves cozying up to the porcelain. [...]
January 29, 2012
A few days ago on the WBF Facebook page, we were discussing babies and their gas/wind/toots. In particular, someone asked if sweet potatoes made anyone’s little one gassy. There were several people who replied that sweet potatoes did indeed cause gas and for some, it seemed to be painful gas. I was curious about other [...]
January 26, 2012
This recipe is a multi-purpose recipe and may be served to all members of the family, babies included, depending on how you prepare it. Inside Out Crockpot Apple Crisp – Suitable for babies 7-8 months. Leave out nuts if serving to babies! Ingredients 1/4 cup brown sugar – more or less or none, it’s up [...]
January 19, 2012
Have you ever tasted Parisian carrots? These very sweet, cute little carrot balls burst with color, taste and nutrients! According to the Seed Savers Exchange, the Parisian market carrot (Daucus carota), is a nineteenth-century French heirloom. It grows early in the season and can be a red-orange color. These sweet little carrots are about 1-2″ [...]
January 14, 2012
As you may already know, Greek yogurt is taking the world by storm, and with good reason. Many are finding that the extra creaminess of Greek yogurt is more enjoyable that regular yogurt. Along with the super creamy texture, Greek yogurt has a nice tang and is less sweet. Parents want to know, can babies [...]
December 23, 2011
Yes! It’s another winter squash post and I’m ok with the fact that you may be rolling your eyes a wee bit. Butternut squash is just such a nutritious and wonderful vegetable that I can’t help myself, especially during the Holidays. One of the best things about butternut squash is that it is a veggie [...]