Over the course of 2 weeks, our family was hit with a terribly nasty tummy bug. Three out of four of us were knocked down for 36 hours each, with fevers raging around 104 degrees F. I won’t go into details but suffice it to say, we each found ourselves cozying up to the porcelain. [...]
A few days ago on the WBF Facebook page, we were discussing babies and their gas/wind/toots. In particular, someone asked if sweet potatoes made anyone’s little one gassy. There were several people who replied that sweet potatoes did indeed cause gas and for some, it seemed to be painful gas. I was curious about other [...]
This recipe is a multi-purpose recipe and may be served to all members of the family, babies included, depending on how you prepare it. Inside Out Crockpot Apple Crisp – Suitable for babies 7-8 months. Leave out nuts if serving to babies! Ingredients 1/4 cup brown sugar – more or less or none, it’s up [...]
Have you ever tasted Parisian carrots? These very sweet, cute little carrot balls burst with color, taste and nutrients! According to the Seed Savers Exchange, the Parisian market carrot (Daucus carota), is a nineteenth-century French heirloom. It grows early in the season and can be a red-orange color. These sweet little carrots are about 1-2″ [...]
Today I am posting my recipe for homemade meatballs and tomato sauce. Tomato sauce for babies? For many of us, some sort of “pasta night” is a weeknight ritual. In my house, forgetting skipping this ritual meal means that I subject myself to lots of huffing and puffing; cries of “But it’s pasta night!” may [...]
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 [...]
The other night we had steamed broccoli, brown rice and salmon for dinner. It was a quick meal to prepare and not fancy or gourmet at all. I love being able to throw together a meal that is simple yet delicious and nutritious. As my babies were exploring the wonderful world of solid foods, I [...]
Over the holidays I gifted myself a Cuisinart 14 cup Elite food processor. Even though my little Cuisinart mini-prep plus is still going strong, I want to expand my horizons. I want to start making more homemade foods like sauces, salsas, and do some shredding and slicing amongst other things that the mini-prep and my [...]
This recipe is a multi-purpose recipe and may be served to all members of the family, babies included, depending on how you prepare it. Inside Out Crockpot Apple Crisp – Suitable for babies 7-8 months. Leave out nuts if serving to babies! Ingredients 1/4 cup brown sugar – more or less or none, it’s up [...]
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 [...]
Using whole grains to make baby cereal or other grain based recipes is always better than using refined and enriched grains. Whole grains retain all of their natural and wholesome goodness. Because they are not highly processed and stripped of the parts that contain important nutrients, whole grains will offer the most bio-available nutrients for [...]
Over the course of 2 weeks, our family was hit with a terribly nasty tummy bug. Three out of four of us were knocked down for 36 hours each, with fevers raging around 104 degrees F. I won’t go into details but suffice it to say, we each found ourselves cozying up to the porcelain. [...]
Today I am posting my recipe for homemade meatballs and tomato sauce. Tomato sauce for babies? For many of us, some sort of “pasta night” is a weeknight ritual. In my house, forgetting skipping this ritual meal means that I subject myself to lots of huffing and puffing; cries of “But it’s pasta night!” may [...]
One of the tastiest and most nutritious first foods that you can feed to your baby is winter squash. Just 1 cup of baked butternut winter squash has an average of 28mg of calcium and 22868 IU of Vitamin A – Now that’s a lotta nutrients! For my winter meals, the more squash the better [...]
One of the easiest ways to make finger foods for your baby is to grate foods using a cheese grater. A great finger food for babies who are eating eggs, ok with dairy and ok with wheat is an Apple Ham Cheddar Quiche. Ok, these 2 topics really go together even though it doesn’t seem [...]
If you’re looking for a quick and easy finger food “meal” or snack, then you have to look no further than this post! These little souffles are so simple and so tasty that your little ones (and big ones too!) will be clamoring for more. This recipe uses frozen chopped broccoli, ricotta, mozzarella and parmesan [...]
If you have lots of cheese kicking about, here is a great way to make some “biscuits” for your 8month old+ baby. These are really tasty and you can spice/herb them up as you please. As I note, they may turn out to be a bit “gummy” or chewy so please be extra sure to [...]
Of all the advice given about feeding babies and introducing them to the amazing world of solid, “real” food, the advice that you must feed them bland (boring!) foods is really irksome. Now granted, you don’t want to jump right in and offer your little one a hot curry or a spicy jalapeno pasta dish, [...]
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 [...]
When you think of ginger, you might immediately think of gingerbread cookies or cakes. Ginger however has a myriad of other culinary uses and ginger nicely spices up many dishes that you can share with your baby. Ginger is thought to help ease a variety of digestive upsets and conditions such as nausea, diarrhea and [...]
Using whole grains to make baby cereal or other grain based recipes is always better than using refined and enriched grains. Whole grains retain all of their natural and wholesome goodness. Because they are not highly processed and stripped of the parts that contain important nutrients, whole grains will offer the most bio-available nutrients for [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
This recipe for a Fruit Dutch Baby is so simple and tasty but it does use whole eggs. As you may have heard, the recommendations for introducing eggs are changing and many pediatricians are now saying the earlier the better. If you are already giving your little one whole eggs, then do give this one [...]
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 [...]
It’s New Year’s Eve and 2011 is about to be a part of our past (here on the East Coast U.S. that is) and many of you are already ringing in the New Year! The tradition of making a New Year’s resolution is one that I find rather silly and high-pressured. Most of the typical [...]
You probably already know that it’s not a good idea to introduce salt into a baby’s diet. I am a firm believer in allowing children to enjoy the natural tastes of foods free from salt and sugary additives. Herbs and spices are a healthier, more flavorful choice when deciding to enhance foods for children of [...]
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 [...]
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