Tag: "pumpkin"

Creamy Pastina Baby Cereal
[ 6 ] April 18, 2012

Creamy Pastina Baby Cereal

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 [...]

Mini Pumpkin Muffins – A Treat for Little Fingers
[ 5 ] February 19, 2012

Mini Pumpkin Muffins – A Treat for Little Fingers

*Sniffle* I just used the last of my frozen roasted pumpkin puree from the Fall pumpkin harvest   But oh looky here – the pumpkin puree was sure put to yummy use! As our babies move further along in their solid food introduction, we likely begin to think about offering healthy “treat” types of foods:  [...]

Make this nutritious and warming hot breakfast cereal for the big Holiday morning or any morning when you need some warming up!
[ 2 ] December 21, 2011

Cinnamon Pumpkin Hot Cereal – Super Delish Baby Food Breakfast Recipe

I have almost gone through all of the baked/pureed pumpkin that I had frozen over the last 2 months.  I have about 4 cups left which is just enough for bread, pumpkin-ricotta wontons and tiny cheesecakes. Last week I thawed out a container full and have been mixing it into yogurt.  Yesterday I made myself [...]

Tis the Season of Orange Babies – Is your baby getting a “sun-kissed” glow on?
[ 0 ] December 7, 2011

Tis the Season of Orange Babies – Is your baby getting a “sun-kissed” glow on?

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 [...]

Sugar or Pie Pumpkins – Choosing pumpkin for baking dishes like baby food, pies and more
[ 0 ] October 17, 2011

Sugar or Pie Pumpkins – Choosing pumpkin for baking dishes like baby food, pies and more

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 [...]

Crock-Pot Pumpkin – A different way to make pumpkin for baby food or any dish!
[ 0 ] October 3, 2011

Crock-Pot Pumpkin – A different way to make pumpkin for baby food or any dish!

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 [...]

Can My Baby Eat the Thanksgiving Pumpkin Pie? – Baby Food Quick Tip
[ 3 ] November 23, 2010

Can My Baby Eat the Thanksgiving Pumpkin Pie? – Baby Food Quick Tip

Pumpkin pie is one of my favorite foods of Thanksgiving!  My little ones were lucky because when Thanksgiving rolled around, they were 11 months old and I happily served them some homemade pumpkin pie.  They totally enjoyed digging into their slices of pie and today, pumpkin pie remains one of their most favorite foods of all. [...]

Pumpkin Corn Bread & Pancakes – Tasty Fall Baby Finger Food
[ 17 ] October 21, 2010

Pumpkin Corn Bread & Pancakes – Tasty Fall Baby Finger Food

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 [...]

Pumpkin Baby & Toddler Food Ideas – Part III
[ 2 ] October 12, 2010

Pumpkin Baby & Toddler Food Ideas – Part III

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 [...]

Is your pumpkin or winter squash puree plagued with hard strings?
[ 0 ] October 11, 2010

Is your pumpkin or winter squash puree plagued with hard strings?

Many people write to ask about the hard bits and strings in their butternut, acorn or pumpkin puree.  You may find these annoying things in your puree if you have scraped the meat too close to the shell.  When scraping out the meat, try not to get too close to the shell.  I hope that [...]

Pumpkin Baby & Toddler Food Ideas – Part II
[ 1 ] October 11, 2010

Pumpkin Baby & Toddler Food Ideas – Part II

So a few days ago we roasted some pumpkins and I know many of you out there did as well!  I hope that you totally enjoyed the delicious smells wafting through your kitchens as much as I did.  Now I wanted to share with you a few of the things I have done with some [...]

Roasting Pumpkin for Tasty Baby Food Recipes and More!
[ 4 ] October 7, 2010

Roasting Pumpkin for Tasty Baby Food Recipes and More!

For food uses, always choose a sugar pumpkin or a pie pumpkin.  These 2 types of pumpkin are actually the same exact kind but some stores may label them differently; I have even seen them labeled as “baking pumpkins”. Roasted Pumpkin has a variety of tasty uses – more on that in the next post! [...]

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