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 [...]
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 [...]
November 1, 2011
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 [...]
October 31, 2011
If you have been making your own baby food for a while, you have likely noticed some odd textures that may seem to plague your foods. There are quite a few foods that seem to come out either looking odd or containing some pretty strange things. Take bananas for example; when you mash up bananas [...]
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 30, 2011
Fall is a great time of year for introducing solid foods and for introducing new spices and herbs to your little one! If your baby is just starting out on solid foods, Pumpkin, Apple, Butternut and other Winter Squash and Pears are just a few of the super delightful and tasty foods that come out [...]
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 [...]
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 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 21, 2010
Well I finally did it! I figured out a way to make pumpkin cornbread AND pumpkin cornmeal pancakes – all with one (yes, 1) batter. I doubled the recipe and made cornbread and then made pancakes using the rest of the batter (see directions below). You can also make muffins with this. Make a [...]
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 [...]