Dedicated to Developing Little Spirits
My latest obsession? Baking with real pumpkin. I swear it is easy and it makes whatever you are cooking more moist, and, thus in my opinion, better. You can steam pumpkin but I prefer to roast because it enhances the wonderful pumpkin flavor. It takes more time to roast but not more effort. In fact, [Read On]
I love fall. Cannot get enough of fall. There is nothing like a cozy fall afternoon, book in hand, little ones napping (right?), blanket and maybe even your partner by your side. Even in Seattle this year we’re getting the semblance of a fall. So, let’s celebrate the warm and fuzziness of fall by bringing [Read On]
Another great vegetable to start on your little one is the sweet potato, both yummy and good for your kiddo. With its fiber, complex carbohydrates, protein, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, iron and calcium, the sweet potato ranked highest in nutritional value according to a 1992 study by the Center for Science in the Public Interest. [Read On]
After about a month of mixing breastmilk and rice cereal, which wasn’t hugely popular with my little guy, I moved on to bigger and better basic purees (thank god). The first question you might be asking is ‘how do I know when my little one is ready to move on?’ I don’t have the greatest [Read On]
I posted about pears a few weeks ago and I will reiterate. Pears are an amazing fruit full of good stuff like Vitamin C, Fiber and Potassium. They are also easy on digestion and can aid in a constipated little one. Add Banana (Fiber, Vitamin C, Potassium, Vitamin B6), Ricotta (Protein and Calcium) and Oats [Read On]
Pears are an amazing fruit full of good stuff like Vitamin C, Fiber and Potassium. They are also easy on digestion and can aid in a constipated little one. Below is a very simple puree that you can evolve into a dish beyond a puree as your child experiences foods beyond the first year. You [Read On]
