December 7, 2011
From Fall right on through Winter, winter squash in all its many glorious varieties, makes its appearance on our dinner tables and the encores follow. Sweet potatoes also are a staple of the seasons and holidays. For babies, sweet potatoes and winter squash such as butternut and acorn are two of the first foods we [...]
November 16, 2011
As the shorter days of winter begin to set in, many of us in northern climes begin to spend less and less time outdoors. Spending more time inside and less time outside, might be a contributing factor to Vitamin D deficiency and obtaining enough Vitamin D is very important for babies, children and adults. While [...]
October 17, 2011
Pumpkin can be used for so many dishes and can be made savory or sweet. Pumpkin is a super choice for creating a highly nutritious and delicious stash of homemade baby food too! Pumpkins are becoming more and more abundant in grocery stores, farmer’s markets and at local orchards. Living in New England during the [...]
October 11, 2011
Roasting veggies brings out their delicious, and sometimes sweet and nutty, flavor unlike any other form of cooking. Another great thing about roasting veggies is the lack of intense preparation needed! Yesterday I roasted some parsnips, purple-top turnips, carrots and 1 bulb of garlic – total delicious yumminess! I combined the prepared veggies with some [...]
October 3, 2011
During the Fall, I use the crock-pot a lot. When the weather begins to get colder and the kids’ activities begin to consume us, tossing a meal in the crock-pot is simple and we are rewarded with a nice warm and hearty meal. The crock-pot is also a great way to prepare fruits! I decided [...]
September 21, 2011
Between September and November, the cauliflower comes into season and you may find it at many farmer’s markets and also fresh in the grocery store. The cauliflower is one of those veggies that many have a love-hate relationship with. In my house, we’re fickle when it comes to cauliflower. Sometimes my kiddos will eat it [...]
September 19, 2011
Butternut Squash is one of our favorite Fall veggies. Preparing and cooking butternut squash can be a bit time consuming but the delicious end result is worth it! In a post last year I asked Is your pumpkin or winter squash puree plagued with hard strings? A few parents had emailed that their squash puree [...]
September 15, 2011
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 [...]
November 21, 2010
I have been trying to get a batch of butternut squash and apple soup made for, oh about a week now. For the last 3 weeks, my poor family (myself included) has been hit with the flu and other various and sundry Fall/Winter sickies. It’s been a tough November so far and I think once [...]
November 15, 2010
For those of you with little ones between the ages of 6 and 8 months old, here are just a few simple ideas of how to use the Thanksgiving meal to make baby’s food too! The foods below are sure to be on your Thanksgiving menu and you can “do more with less” as there [...]
November 10, 2010
You have to love the glorious color of persimmons and once you eat one, you’ll be totally hooked. This is a great little fruit to share with your baby, around 8 months of age. There are 2 types of persimmons and neither are known as high allergy risks. The Hachiya persimmon is best when pureed [...]
October 12, 2010
Yes, I’m at it again with a few more pumpkin recipes for you! Tommorow I’ll be sharing my pumpkin bread and, pumpkin cornbread recipes; I will share them if I don’t forget to turn on the timer and reduce the breads to ashes Savory & Creamy Pumpkin Soup (8 months) Ingredients: 2 cups of pumpkin(canned [...]