Eggs are a truly amazing source of protein and even calcium. One whole egg, white & yolk, contains 26 mg of calcium and 6 grams of protein. The little egg is big on nutrition. For babies and toddlers, eggs can […]
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Holiday Foods for Babies – Creamy Green Bean Casserole
Take one holiday vegetable tradition and give it a healthy twist so that even the babies among you can enjoy a creamy veggie side dish this holiday season. Did you just cringe as you read the title of this post […]
Orange Macaroni and Cheese Recipe – A Healthy Mac-n-Cheese Older Babies & Toddlers
Take a good look at that bowl of mac -n- cheese. You may be thinking that this bowl filled with bright yellow-orange macaroni has to be made from “that” cheese food product. You might also be wondering why on earth […]
Acorn Squash Baby Food for Fall and the Holidays – Savory Roasted Squash Recipe for Babies
Savory Holiday Roasted Acorn Squash for Baby and Family The hustle and bustle of the holidays is about to begin! I just love the spirit of the holidays and especially the cooking! When it comes to holiday menu planning, there […]
Banana and Pear Puree for Baby – Roasted and Baked Pear and Banana Baby Food
For babies, bananas and pears are wonderful first foods. These two first food choices are also great when they are mixed together to create a new combination for baby’s newly expanding palate. Bananas and pears, when roasted together in the […]
For Baby – Apple Cranberry Sauce is a super way to introduce babies to tart tastes
Cranberries were commonly referred to as “bounce-berries”. In the “old days”, you would pick the good cranberries from the bad cranberries by tossing them on the ground or down the stairs to see if they bounce. The […]
Peachy Keen Apple Sweet Potatoes – Fall Recipe for Baby and Family – Baby Food from Family Food
It’s Fall – Hip Hip Hooray! There are so many amazing flavors of the Fall that I really do rejoice as it comes in full swing. The crisp New England air and the abundance of pumpkins, apples, squash and […]
Finger Foods for Babies – Fruits and a Cutting Board
It is around the age of 8 months old that the world of food really begins to expand for babies. As their gums become stronger and capable of “chewing”, they begin to enjoy more textured foods. More textured foods for […]
“P” Fruits – Natural Constipation Remedies for Babies and Toddlers
It’s sad to think about but almost every baby will at one time or another suffer from a bout of constipation. There are many different causes of constipation in babies and if there is ever a time when constipation may […]
Homemade Chicken or Turkey Nuggets – A Finger Food and Baby Led Weaning Recipe
Hey Mom! Let’s get in the car and head to McD’s and grab some healthy nuggets and fries – Let’s not! Like most parents, the thought of serving my kiddos chicken nuggets remains a bit creepy. Yet not serving chicken […]