Monthly Archives: November 2010

Funky Fennel

It’s fennel season!  This funny looking vegetable has a delicate and sweet flavor.  If you like Italian food you have probably eaten lots of fennel seeds.  That’s great, but have you ever brought one of these little critters home?  They … Continue reading

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Have Baby Food, Will Travel

Being out and about with homemade baby food is no big deal.  It’s as simple as toting around a bottle of milk or a little bag of snacks.  And let’s face it….who doesn’t travel with snacks!  The only extra step … Continue reading

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Thankful for Leftovers

What are you going to do with all those Thanksgiving Leftovers?  Sometimes I love to just put a little bit of everything on my plate and have another little mini feast.  Earlier this week I roasted a chicken and here … Continue reading

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Baby’s First Thanksgiving

For those of you that love to cook, this is an exciting time of year!  Thanksgiving is a great time to prepare your favorite treats and also a good opportunity to test out some new recipes.  This year I feel … Continue reading

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Mango my banana

This is just a simple puree that my little girl just had for lunch. Mango is a great source of antioxidants and bananas are packed with potassium. This puree is tasty mixed into yogurt and oatmeal. 1 Mango, peeled and … Continue reading

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Broccoli and Cauliflower

Broccoli and cauliflower are a staple in my home and I hope they are in your home as well.   Not just because they always seem to be available at the grocery store but because they are super foods that boost … Continue reading

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Pomegranate Cookies and Teething Biscuits

Yes, homemade teething biscuits….why not!?!  I know you have these ingredients in your pantry.  These biscuits contain no sugar unlike the boxed varieties.  Plus it’s a perfect day for baking!  Yeah, sure it is!  I’ve been trying to perfect this … Continue reading

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Crazy for Cranberries

Quick….what do you think of when you hear cranberries?  A funky cranberry jello type sauce at your Holiday meals.  Or something that comes out of a can that slops onto pretty little dish.  Or the red stuff that makes the … Continue reading

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Presto Pesto

Pass the greens please!  Fresh pesto is such a delight and can add so much flavor to lots of different dishes.  Plus this is seriously easy to prepare!  The baby puree is a simple puree of spinach and peas with … Continue reading

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Acorn Squash Risotto

This meal is so great because it will satisfy a 7 month old, a 7 year old or a 70 year old!  The beautiful acorn squash is roasted and adds a great texture and flavor to this Fall risotto.  Risotto … Continue reading

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