May 14, 2012
It’s another “Baby Food from Dinner Food” post! This awful looking meal is actually very tasty and it’s name is quite fitting. It has endless opportunities for little fingers to dig in and chase grains of rice, meat and veggies all around the bowl or tray. The family dog will be grateful for this meal [...]
May 9, 2012
Simple, easy and ready to go on a weekend or school-day morning, breakfast is the one meal that I really want my kiddos to enjoy. It is also the one meal that I know they will devour like little piglets. There are some mornings where I have a lot going on and not enough time [...]
May 4, 2012
In the late 1920′s, canned fruits and vegetables were gaining popularity as they became more affordable and offered a break from the work of preparing fresh foods. It was around 1928 that Fremont, Michigan cannery owner Dan Gerber’s wife Dorothy had an idea. Straining peas was becoming tiresome and her husband’s company canned fruits and [...]
May 3, 2012
It’s time for another, “making baby food from dinner food” post. I haven’t officially announced that I will be doing a series of posts that I will call “making baby food from dinner food” - consider this the announcement. In the past, I have written many posts showing you how to take your meals and [...]
April 26, 2012
First, I acknowledge and accept the fact that this image of my stuffed shells is not too appetizing. Now, on with the more important stuff. Stuffed shells are a great choice for a finger food for little ones because they are fun looking and little fingers get to dig around and make a tasty mess. [...]
April 18, 2012
Check out these little stars; they can be superstars when it comes to food for babies. These stars are actually little pastina pastas – they look very cool don’t they. Pastina is a great pasta to offer babies and even toddlers because it can get so mushy that it is virtually choke free. You can [...]
April 11, 2012
Many parents are often confused about offering their little ones meat(s). They most first wonder when to introduce meats to their babies and then, they worry about what type of meat to introduce first. The appropriate age to introduce meats to babies tends to be just as confusing as introducing solids as a whole! It’s [...]
April 4, 2012
You have to try this breakfast recipe! This is a quick and easy way to make 12 little meals all at once with little prep and hassle. I originally saw this on Foodlets.com and thought it would be a great recipe for kids of all ages. It has always been important to me to send [...]
March 28, 2012
If you are looking for a bright and tasty way to fix quinoa, then this recipe is definitely for you! Quinoa is a super seed though we often think of it as a grain. Known as a source of complete protein, quinoa contains lots of minerals, including 31 mg of calcium per cup, and folate [...]
March 28, 2012
Muffins. Do I really need to say more? Muffins can be sweet or savory, veggie or fruit and even meat-y. You can pack all of the food groups in a muffin and then, call it a meal Muffins are really nice for older babies and toddlers too. Of course us big kids could eat them [...]
March 27, 2012
I love the ability to make a “meal” for little ones with just a wee bit of effort and not much planning. Enter yogurt meals! These tasty little mixes can incorporate all of the food groups if you like or as little as 2 additions. The one huge benefit about making your own yogurt meals [...]
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 [...]