Monday, September 8, 2008

Homemade baby food

You know you're a mom when you are licking the food off of the spoon from feeding your little one. But not just any baby food, the store bought kind. In all honesty some of it doesn't taste that bad (banana's, sweet potato, pears etc..). I don't think I would ever try the mixed versions with meat, personally it seems a little gross.
Well since Rylen is trying out new foods everyday I thought that I would attempt to make my own baby food. Knowing that I never have any time to myself to clean or cook I put Rylen in his jumper and turned on Baby Einstein. I had 20 minutes of freedom!
Today I made chicken soup (mind you I have never made chicken soup before in my life). A pot of water, diced chicken, celery, carrots, potatoes, peppers (red,orange &yellow) and a sprinkle of seasoning. I swear I ate more then Rylen!! It was quite delicious and Rylen seemed to love it since he ate every bite.
Feeling really good about what I accomplished I decided to try out another one. A pot of water, sweet potato, peas and carrots with seasoning. Even that one I would eat.
Both chunky soups I dished up in ice cube trays and in the freezer they went. Once frozen I popped them out and put them into a freezer bag. Any time I need one I simple take out a cube.
How easy could that be?!
Tomorrow I will start doing up some fruit dishes.
If anyone has some great simple recipes to share I would love to have them.

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