Congratulations! Your baby is growing beyond belief and the doctor has given the OK for baby food. Now what? So much is running through your mind. What's the best? Where do I begin? What will my little bambino like? Take a deep breath and relax. It's easier than you think. I too was plagued walking through the baby food aisle. Reading labels, checking nutrition facts and with a shaking hand choosing a few that I hoped she would like and contribute to her growth. I only took that one trip down that aisle and chose one of each vegetable. When I got home and opened the first jar of greenish-gray beans thinking "gross! I would never eat this" I decided I would just make my own. To my surprise it was easy! I made a few mistakes along the way, but I did it! The joy I feel offering Teagan a meal prepared in my kitchen, under my supervision with ingredients I trust brings a satisfaction of accomplishment and pride that doesn't come from opening a jar. Like you, I'm a mom trying to be "Green" and save a buck. A little selfish glow is also nice.

Monday, October 26, 2009

Perfect Peach

In a large pot boil water

Rinse 4 yellow peaches and with a knife make and X in the bottom of the skin on each peach

Place peaches in boiling water for 5 minutes or until you notice the skins start to peel up from where you cut the X

Remove peaches from water and allow to cool to the touch

Once peaches have cooled the skins will be easy to peel from flesh

Cut peaches in half around the the pit and remove pit

Cut peaches into chunks and puree in food processor or blender to a smooth consistency

* If too thin add rice cereal to thicken *

Pour into ice cube trays

* Tap the trays on counter to get air bubbles out *

Cover with plastic wrap and freeze

Once food is frozen pop the food cubes out of tray

* Run cold water on bottom of trays to loosen *

Put cubes in plastic baggies to store in freezer

* Don't forget to label bags and date *

To serve:
Thaw 4 cubes in a bowl in the fridge and serve cold or microwave for 1 minute and stir
* IF PEACHES ARE NOT SWEET ENOUGH MIX IN A LITTLE APPLE SAUCE OR PUMPKIN PUREE *

4 Cubes equals 1 serving

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