Apples are a great starter food. Claire has loved them since she first started eating solids. They pair well with lots of food, both in taste and nutrition: the vitamin C helps the body absorb iron – maybe that’s why applesauce tastes so delicious with pork and saurkraut (Oh boy, my Pennsylvania roots are really [...]
When I first decided that I wanted to make Claire’s baby food, I didn’t really know where to begin. I thought that it shouldn’t be that hard. I eat, too. It’s not a completely foreign concept. But there are always so many things to consider with a baby that are unnecessary for an adult. It [...]
Claire has not been a big fan of peas. I’m not sure I blame her. It took a long time for me to open up to the wonderful world of sweet peas and, even then, I like them best when mixed with other veg. (Try sauteing some shallots and mushrooms in butter and then add [...]
I’ve been cooking like a mad woman this week. I wanted to try some new things for Claire and it all started with my previously mentioned chicken stock. I love making chicken stock despite the fact that it makes our house smell like a grandma’s house (ok, maybe just my grandma’s house, which used to [...]