Category Archives: Fruit

Blueberry Surprise!

Posted on February 10, 2011 by squashblossombabies

The other day I was digging around in my freezer searching for a bag of edamame beans and came across a bag of blueberries.  I was so excited!!!  It was like Christmas….except for the fact that no one has ever … Continue reading →

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Winter Salad

Posted on February 7, 2011 by squashblossombabies

Good fruit in the winter is sometimes hard to find.  Unless you live in Florida, California or maybe Brazil.  But hey, if you live right smack in the middle of the U.S., don’t forget about the produce aisle.  Here is … Continue reading →

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Banana Pancakes

Posted on January 11, 2011 by squashblossombabies

It’s a snow day!  This is what I woke up to this morning….several inches of snow! And the snow is still falling as I type. I have been wanting to introduce something new to my little girl and as I … Continue reading →

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Red Lentil Soup with Apriocts

Posted on January 10, 2011 by squashblossombabies

Apricots are such a yummy and sweet summer-time delight.  If you are craving some sweetness from this tasty fruit, pick up a bag of dried apricots.  They have a beautiful color and are a great addition to all kinds of … Continue reading →

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Have Baby Food, Will Travel

Posted on November 23, 2010 by squashblossombabies

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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Mango my banana

Posted on November 17, 2010 by squashblossombabies

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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Crazy for Cranberries

Posted on November 11, 2010 by squashblossombabies

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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Chicken Tonight

Posted on November 4, 2010 by squashblossombabies

There comes a time in every baby’s life when it’s time for……..chicken!  Well, that time has come for my baby girl, so I made a puree of chicken and honeycrisp apples.  Honeycrisp apples are sweet and tender.  They don’t last … Continue reading →

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Cutting a Pomegranate

Posted on November 2, 2010 by squashblossombabies

Pomegranate is a wonderful berry that is typically only available in the U. S. in November and December.  Hurry and get some while you can! This fruit might look a little intimidating but once you’ve mastered cutting a pomegranate and … Continue reading →

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