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 [...]
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 [...]
November 9, 2011
So simple yet so tasty, if you happen to have a griddle and you happen to be cooking on it, don’t turn it off when you’re done – peel a banana and toss it on! Bananas are a favorite food of most babies and younger kiddos and when they taste these bananas, they will fall [...]
November 7, 2011
Finding healthy “snacks” for older babies can be quite a challenge. Even “those” snacks that are marketed to infants tend to be loaded with sugar and other ingredients a tiny tummy just doesn’t need. These healthy little muffins are loaded with iron, protein, calcium and even vitamins and minerals, courtesy of banana, quinoa (a grain [...]
March 30, 2011
The maple trees are flowing with sap and the best maple syrup around is boiled down just 20 minutes from my house! As winter gives way to Spring, we always look forward to the sugar season and while it is almost wrapped up we are happily awaiting the promise of the warmth of Summer. Today [...]
July 18, 2010
Well we’re officially on a smoothie kick in my house. The best part about smoothies is that you can turn them into whatever you want them to be! Blend it up and drink it, freeze it for popsicles, add it oatmeal in the morning, let baby practice with a spoon, or use it as a “dip” [...]
August 10, 2009
Well we’re back and as promised, here is our new review of the Wean Machine. We tried peas (frozen then steamed) as well as corn (also frozen then steamed) and bananas (fresh). The verdict, the Wean Machine does not do well with foods that have “skins” such as peas, corn and green beans. Blueberries were [...]
June 2, 2009
May 2009 Baby Food Recipes Contest Congratulations to Mommy Eva! Her recipe for banana semolina is the winning recipe for May 2009! We liked this recipe because it has a nice hint of sweet and savory to it. Eva recommends this for those 12 months and older, probably due to the raisins however, if you [...]
July 30, 2008
Here’s a unique and wonderfully taste mix for baby to experience. Sweet potatoes really mix well with any food but are very tasty with mango and banana. We bet your little one will love this – our kids always did! Tropical Sweet Potato Mash 1 cup mashed sweet potato 1/4 cup mashed banana 1/4 cup [...]