June 5, 2012
Starting Baby on Solid Foods – Top 5 First Foods for Baby Avocado is a great first food choice. The avocado is one of nature’s perfect foods. It contains an amazing balance of healthy fats, fiber, potassium, iron, folate and even Vitamin E – just to name a few. It has been said that a [...]
June 5, 2012
Starting Baby on Solid Foods – Top 5 First Foods for Baby Bananas are another great first food choice when introducing baby to solid foods Why are bananas such a great top 5 first food for babies? Bananas are loaded with Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C and Vitamin B2 as well as calcium and [...]
June 4, 2012
This post is another “Baby Food from Dinner Food” idea. This chicken pot pie recipe can be found in my book The Wholesome Baby Food Guide: Over 150 Easy, Delicious, and Healthy Recipes from Purees to Solids It is a relatively simple yet very tasty recipe for a comforting pot pie. You can use herbs [...]
May 17, 2012
Shrimp scampi – it’s really just an excuse to eat melted lemony butter according to my kiddos. It’s a bit like lobster they say, it’s only good because of the butter. I have yet to introduce them to the wonderful oozy yum of baked shrimp scampi. I am sure they will say it’s only good [...]
May 14, 2012
It’s another “Baby Food from Dinner Food” post! This awful looking meal is actually very tasty and it’s name is quite fitting. It has endless opportunities for little fingers to dig in and chase grains of rice, meat and veggies all around the bowl or tray. The family dog will be grateful for this meal [...]
May 9, 2012
Simple, easy and ready to go on a weekend or school-day morning, breakfast is the one meal that I really want my kiddos to enjoy. It is also the one meal that I know they will devour like little piglets. There are some mornings where I have a lot going on and not enough time [...]
April 26, 2012
First, I acknowledge and accept the fact that this image of my stuffed shells is not too appetizing. Now, on with the more important stuff. Stuffed shells are a great choice for a finger food for little ones because they are fun looking and little fingers get to dig around and make a tasty mess. [...]
April 4, 2012
You have to try this breakfast recipe! This is a quick and easy way to make 12 little meals all at once with little prep and hassle. I originally saw this on Foodlets.com and thought it would be a great recipe for kids of all ages. It has always been important to me to send [...]
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 [...]
March 26, 2012
There are times when little ones seem to be completely disinterested in eating any solid foods. This can be frustrating for us, particularly when we have lovingly slaved taken the time to prepare a variety of homemade foods. I think it’s important to remember a few things about why babies and kids may not want [...]
March 22, 2012
Tonight I roasted some cauliflower to dinner. Did you know that the “flower” of the cauliflower is actually called a curd? When selecting cauliflower from the grocery store, it is important to purchase a cauliflower that is almost completely wrapped in its green leaves. The leaves protect the tender curd from bruising and mold. The [...]
March 4, 2012
Do you have some yogurt kicking around the fridge? Looking for a sugar-free breakfast option that your little one can easily eat with his/her fingers? Wishing you could make wholesome pancakes that you can freeze for a quick breakfast or snack option? I have a wonderfully light, fluffy and oh-so easy recipe for all your [...]