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 [...]
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 [...]
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 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 [...]
January 12, 2012
The other night we had steamed broccoli, brown rice and salmon for dinner. It was a quick meal to prepare and not fancy or gourmet at all. I love being able to throw together a meal that is simple yet delicious and nutritious. As my babies were exploring the wonderful world of solid foods, I [...]
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 [...]
December 12, 2011
The parsnip is a root vegetable. While many root vegetables, indeed most vegetables, wither and die when the frost sets in the ground, the parsnip actually shines! The flavor of parsnips, and their texture too, improves after the first frost. The chilling cold of the frost seems to force the natural sugars outward as the [...]
November 17, 2011
Last night I had one little butternut in the bin, hardly enough to bake up as a side dish. I also had a Macintosh apple sitting on the counter that I pulled from the crisper because it was a bit bruised. My intention was to make parsnip and carrot fritters but instead, I made use [...]
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 [...]
August 30, 2011
My crockpot cracked a few months ago and I have not replaced it yet. Knowing that the power would be going out and that we have limited use of appliances with the generator, I decided to try some rice cooker oatmeal. This is just like making overnight crockpot oatmeal but without the overnight. Oatmeal is [...]
December 19, 2010
This recipe for a Fruit Dutch Baby is so simple and tasty but it does use whole eggs. As you may have heard, the recommendations for introducing eggs are changing and many pediatricians are now saying the earlier the better. If you are already giving your little one whole eggs, then do give this one [...]