Youngest took a banana for breaktime. I saved my coffee for a school meeting I had. I whispered an expletive or two when the milk boiled over in the microwave. I'd only allowed myself a piddly amount as it was. It didn't taste good with such a small amount of milk and I ended up having sugar... Which is a pisser because I recently had acupuncture to give up my sugar cravings. Haha... Think I might have to avoid coffee until Saturday. No biggie! Blend the prune puree until smooth and add more water if needed (or to achieve desired consistency.) If required, use a soft spatula to scrape the sides of the blender.

Red Split Lentils - Red lentils are a great choice for purees and soups as they break down easily during cooking, resulting in a lovely smooth and creamy puree. If you decide to replace them with green or brown lentils the cooking time will be longer, you will need a little more water and the texture of the puree may be slightly different due to their firmer consistency when cooked. Veggies (Spinach, Bell Pepper, Peas): If you have a family member with a real dislike to any of these vegetables then you can miss them out and add more of the other veggies. Alternatively, try adding grated zucchini (courgette), sauteed sliced mushrooms, small broccoli florets or corn. all faults, loving unconditionally in that childlike way that doesn’t see the damage and everythingWithout a doubt, this baby food guide and cookbook is likely to become an indispensible family resource in your home.

Ensure to squeeze out the juice from the grated carrots and zucchini. I do this by placing the grated vegetables onto a clean tea towel and squeezing it as hard as I can! I have made these muffins without doing this and they were a little too wet inside.

Little Foodie

Peas: Just throwing in a visible vegetable, they can be left out or replaced with a different veggie. Much to her delight, baby Ellie devoured them all, as well as her husband and herself. Thus began a truly life-changing experience for her. More then a hobby, it became her mission (aka obsession) and something she realized she would share with other parents who hope to raise children on the full flavors of fresh foods. Chilli is a great meal to serve "family style" and it works with a range of toppings and sides. Serve a big pan of chilli along with an array of toppings and sides and let your children get creative. If your children are anything like mine, they will be loading their chilli up with as many toppings possible! (Note; not all these suggestions are dairy-free / gluten-free) Topping Ideas Tomato Paste - Adds a robust and tangy taste to the sauce and helps balance out the sweetness of the carrots and onions. This Lentil Puree recipe combines red lentils with a medley of mixed vegetables. Not only is this nourishing puree great for your baby, but it can also be effortlessly transformed into a delicious soup for the whole family to enjoy.