You probably already know that it’s not a good idea to introduce salt into a baby’s diet. I am a firm believer in allowing children to enjoy the natural tastes of foods free from salt and sugary additives. Herbs and spices are a healthier, more flavorful choice when deciding to enhance foods for children of [...]
I wish you could have been in my kitchen as this stock was simmering on the stove top! You could really smell the taste of warm chicken noodle soup, quinoa pilaf, chicken pot pie and so many other recipes that can benefit from a wholesome homemade stock recipe. Chicken stock can be a blessing during [...]
Fall is just starting to roll in here in New England. This means the leaves will be turning amazing shades of red, gold, yellow, orange and even brown. If you have never experienced a New England Fall foliage season then I highly suggest you put it on your bucket list. Fall also ushers in fresh [...]
Don’t be alarmed if you see ice crystals forming on your baby food cubes. As mentioned earlier, this is NOT freezer burn rather it is the excess liquid used to make the puree that rises and freezes at the top of the cubes. These crystals (or frost) are not dangerous and will not make your [...]
Many of our visitors have asked that we create a chart according to foods and food groups; so today I created a page as well as a download. I hope you find it helpful. Please do remember that charts on wholesomebabyfood.com are conservative compared to many other resources. I have always felt that when feeding [...]
Mama Terry wrote to ask about steaming veggies in breast milk. She wondered if this would be a great way to boost up the nutrients in baby’s food. We received an email from another Mama who wondered if nitrates would seep into breast milk if she steamed carrots in breast milk. Cooking with Breast Milk: [...]
Nutmeg is a wonderful spice that we most often associate with the Fall and Winter season. Nutmeg is a key spice in eggnog, pumpkin pie, and a myriad of other yummy foods that abound during these seasons. With the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays fast approaching, we have received a few emails asking if nutmeg is [...]
Alison wrote to us today asking about spinach and nitrates. ” I’m confused! On the spinach page, you recommend waiting until 10-12 months of age to introduce it, but on the nitrate issue page, the AAP says that a baby’s digestive system is fully developed at 6 months. So… can I saute and puree some [...]
We received an email this evening regarding delaying the introduction of foods listed on our Forbidden Foods chart. Sandra wrote the following: Your list of “forbidden” foods is very poorly outdated. The AAP revised their very old policy about withholding peanuts and other “no nos” a very long time ago. The new recommendation is that [...]
Using frozen veggies to make homemade baby food is a great way to offer your little one variety all year long. As we note on our Fruit & Veggie FAQ page and on our Freeze Page, it is important that you cook the frozen veggies prior to pureeing and/or refreezing them into portions. You see, [...]
We received this question earlier today from a visitor “Is it safe to make the pork and apples recipe because of the swine flu outbreak?”. We’re posting our answer here as many of our visitors might be wondering the same thing! The answer is Yes, it is safe to continue to eat pork. The CDC [...]
We’d like to share a wonderful link with you – it’s from the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Services (FSIS) website. This is their Food Safety for the Seasons page and on it, you will find links to any type of food safety question you may have. Here are a few of the topics you [...]
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