One of the best things about making large batches of homemade baby food in your slow cooker is that you can freeze the leftovers to pull out on hectic days. This means that a few minutes of prep time combined […]
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Herbs and Spices – Flavoring Baby Food
Feeding babies solid foods can be nerve-racking with all of the “dos and don’ts” that there are to remember. But one of the most important “don’ts” is this: Don’t add salt or sugar to the foods that you feed your baby. As […]
Apples and Carrots – Slow Cooker Baby
The mix of apples and carrots is especially enticing for little ones when you serve this as finger food. Keep the carrots in chunks (mash or cut them into smaller bits if needed) and then spoon the applesauce over them. Yes, it […]
Slow Cooker Cherries – Hooray
My kids were never big fans of cherries. They were, however, big fans of smooshing and swirling and finger painting with cherry sauce. Now that they’re older, they love cherries and especially spitting out the pits, which we try to […]
Butternut & Acorn Squash in the Slow Cooker – The Whole Darn Thing
Can You Cook A Whole Butternut or Acorn Squash in the Slow Cooker? Okay, you are going to read this recipe and think one of two things: Either this lady is totally insane, or this lady is the most clever person […]
Butternut & Acorn Squash in the Slow Cooker – Diced
Butternut and acorn squash were much loved by all three of my boys. Whenever I cook it, I think of my grandma, who always had butternut or acorn squash at the Sunday dinner table, no matter what the season was. Food is […]
Pumpkin – A Slow Cooker Recipe – Baby Food & Beyond
I have to admit, pumpkin is one of my very favorites of all foods to make into baby food! It’s relatively easy to do and the puree you end up with can be utilized for many, many types of dishes […]
Easy Slow Cooker Apricots for Baby
Easy Slow Cooker Apricots for Baby If you’ve never cooked apricots into a jam or a sauce, you will be surprised at how sticky these little fruits are as they simmer. This stickiness also carries over to when you try […]
Slow Cooker Apples and Applesauce – Not Just For Baby Food
Slow Cooker Apples and Applesauce Using a slow cooker to create a wide variety of apple dishes is a big tradition in my house, especially during the fall. The smell of apples and spices cooking fills the house with deliciousness and makes […]
Food Storage and Food Safety – Baby Food
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