Tuesday, August 23, 2011

While I await...


I have a handful of recipes to share but unfortunately, my computer is not letting me load any pictures. While I wait for it to follow directions, I wanted to take the opportunity to write a little note. 
Don't be intimidated by making your own baby food. It may seem like it takes a lot of time, or that the recipes are complex, but really, most are very simple! One night a month or even less, you can make a few purees in larger portions and you will have enough food to last a while (most keep frozen for 3 months).  You can also serve the same ingredients to your family and your baby, as many of these recipes are adult friendly with just a few minor adjustments.
As you can see, most of the recipes here are made using purees I already had in my freezer. I'm only sharing some ways of serving these purees, but there are many possibilities! For this reason, I tend to freeze the purees in their most simple form (plain), this way, I can mix and match and add different flavors to enhance them and also to test for allergies. All of them started as a single food (i.e: avocado) and with time have grown into more complex "dishes" (i.e: mango guacamole).
I've also found myself trying flavors that I've never explored before (believe it or not, cauliflower is one). I taste everything before giving it to him. If I want to expand his food tolerance, I have to be willing to expand my own. Baby food doesn't have to be boring or taste awful! Have fun exploring the world of flavors and create some memories for you and your baby as you do so! 

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