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Sunrise Quinoa – A Bright and Nutritious Baby Food Blend of Quinoa, Mango & Apples
[ 5 ] March 28, 2012

Sunrise Quinoa – A Bright and Nutritious Baby Food Blend of Quinoa, Mango & Apples

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 [...]

Stocking Up for the Late Fall and Winter Cold – Babies can benefit from stock too!
[ 1 ] November 1, 2011

Stocking Up for the Late Fall and Winter Cold – Babies can benefit from stock too!

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 [...]

Squash for Baby Food – Another Fall Baby Food Favorite
[ 2 ] October 17, 2009

Squash for Baby Food – Another Fall Baby Food Favorite

Favorite varieties of winter squash for baby food are the Acorn and the Butternut. These are the best choices for baby’s first squash experiences. These types of squash are great even if you start solids early at 4 months. While technically a winter squash, we think of it as a Fall squash as we begin [...]

Introduce your baby to Quinoa, a super nutritious food for baby
[ 16 ] August 18, 2009

Introduce your baby to Quinoa, a super nutritious food for baby

Did you know that Quinoa is a grain that is considered a complete protein?  Quinoa contains all 9 essential amino acids and this is what makes it a complete protein. Quinoa is actually a seed however it is cooked and used like a grain.  One wonderful thing about Quinoa is that it is not considered [...]

Blueberries – Healthy, Yummy & Oh So Versatile!  Easy Blueberry Baby Food Recipes
[ 0 ] July 22, 2008

Blueberries – Healthy, Yummy & Oh So Versatile! Easy Blueberry Baby Food Recipes

How we LOVE summer!  Blueberries are found aplenty here in New England during the summer and we even have some wild low-bush blueberries in our woods!  Have you taken your little ones to go blueberry picking?  My twins have been going since they were 7/8 months old and continue to enjoy it.  It’s a fun [...]

Quinoa for Baby Food Recipes – Tip for Cooking Quinoa in Stock
[ 0 ] March 18, 2008

Quinoa for Baby Food Recipes – Tip for Cooking Quinoa in Stock

 Quinoa is a very tasty and nutritious grain for babies and adults alike.  We have a page devoted to Quinoa and just recently posted another recipe for yummy Quinoa croquettes.   On our quinoa page we note that a few of us (myself included) have had trouble when cooking Quinoa in a stock.  That is, cooking [...]

Try some Quinoa Potato Croquettes for Baby Finger Food!
[ 0 ] March 15, 2008

Try some Quinoa Potato Croquettes for Baby Finger Food!

2 cup   potatoes (cooked and mashed – try this with sweet potatoes!) 2 cup   quinoa, cooked (basic recipe) 2 eggs, beaten or 4 egg yolks beaten 1/2 cup onion, chopped 1/4 cup parsley, chopped 1/2 tsp pepper 1/2 tsp cumin (if using sweet potatoes, try cinnamon or nutmeg instead!) 1/2 tsp oregano   combine all [...]

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