tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90862651187738366732024-02-07T02:37:04.555-08:00Bambino BistroQuick and easy homemade and healthy baby food!
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Scroll down this page to find recipes.Bambino Bistrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14475202710953713957noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9086265118773836673.post-56594361226052314192009-10-26T15:04:00.000-07:002009-10-26T15:30:06.418-07:00Easy Apple SaucePeel, core and seed apples<br /><br />Cut apples into chucks and cover with water in a large pot<br /><br />Bring to gentle boil and and allow to cook for 10 to 15 minutes or until fork tender<br /><br />Allow apples and the water to cool<br /><br />Strain apples from water but save the water<br /><br />Puree apples in food processor or blender adding a little of the reserved water at a time to thin the puree if too thick<br /><br />DON'T THROW OUT THE LEFT OVER APPLE WATER. MY BAMBINO LOVES TO SIP THE APPLE WATER IN HER SIPPY CUP. JUST POUR INTO A PITCHER AND KEEP IN THE FRIDGE<br /><br />Pour apple sauce into ice cube trays<br /><br />* Tap the trays on counter to get air bubbles out *<br /><br />Cover with plastic wrap and freeze<br /><br />Once food is frozen pop the food cubes out of tray<br /><br />* Run cold water on bottom of trays to loosen *<br /><br />Put cubes in plastic baggies to store in freezer<br /><br />* Don't forget to label bags and date *<br /><br />To serve:<br />Thaw 4 cubes in a bowl in the fridge and serve cold or microwave for 1 minute and stir<br />* FOR ADDED FLAVOR, SPRINKLE SOME CINNAMON ON APPLE SAUCE *<br /><br />4 Cubes equals 1 servingBambino Bistrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14475202710953713957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9086265118773836673.post-84136352419098292072009-10-26T14:44:00.000-07:002009-10-26T15:30:18.964-07:00Perfect PeachIn a large pot boil water<br /><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0"></span><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Rinse</span> 4 yellow peaches and with a knife make and X in the bottom of the skin on each peach<br /><br />Place peaches in boiling water for 5 minutes or until you notice the skins start to peel up from where you cut the X<br /><br />Remove peaches from water and allow to cool to the touch<br /><br />Once peaches have cooled the skins will be easy to peel from flesh<br /><br />Cut peaches in half around the the pit and remove pit<br /><br />Cut peaches into chunks and puree in food processor or blender to a smooth <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">consistency</span><br /><br />* If too thin add rice cereal to thicken *<br /><br />Pour into ice cube trays<br /><br />* Tap the trays on counter to get air bubbles out *<br /><br />Cover with plastic wrap and freeze<br /><br />Once food is frozen pop the food cubes out of tray<br /><br />* Run cold water on bottom of trays to loosen *<br /><br />Put cubes in plastic baggies to store in freezer<br /><br />* Don't forget to label bags and date *<br /><br />To serve:<br />Thaw 4 cubes in a bowl in the fridge and serve cold or microwave for 1 minute and stir<br />* IF PEACHES ARE NOT SWEET ENOUGH MIX IN A LITTLE APPLE SAUCE OR <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">PUMPKIN</span> PUREE *<br /><br />4 Cubes equals 1 servingBambino Bistrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14475202710953713957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9086265118773836673.post-49703693437324922572009-10-26T14:27:00.000-07:002009-10-26T15:37:07.355-07:00Pumpkin PieCut 1 baking pumpkin in half and scoop out the seeds of both <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">halves</span><br /><br />Place cut side down on foiled cookie sheet in a 350 degree oven<br /><br />Roast for 1 hour or until flesh is tender<br /><br />Allow to cool to the touch<br /><br />Spoon flesh of pumpkin into blender or food processor<br /><br />Puree adding an ounce at a time of breast milk or formula to make a smooth baby food consistency<br /><br />* If too thin add rice cereal to thicken *<br /><br />Pour into ice cube trays<br /><br />* Tap the trays on counter to get air bubbles out *<br /><br />Cover with plastic wrap and freeze<br /><br />Once food is frozen pop the food cubes out of tray<br /><br />* Run cold water on bottom of trays to loosen *<br /><br />Put cubes in plastic baggies to store in freezer<br /><br />* Don't forget to label bags and date<br /><br />To serve:<br />Put 4 cubes in a microwave safe bowl and heat for 1 minute. Stir and heat an additional 30 seconds or until lukewarm<br /><br />SPRINKLE A LITTLE <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">CINNAMON</span> JUST BEFORE SERVING FOR AN ADDED KICK AND TO INTRODUCE SPICE TO YOUR <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">BAMBINO</span><br /><br />4 Cubes equals 1 servingBambino Bistrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14475202710953713957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9086265118773836673.post-87249901070130906422009-09-25T14:33:00.003-07:002009-09-26T07:45:03.166-07:00More Edamame, Mommy!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAkexLk63EowGfWQayHusl21VJjELM24FQzxv4csqsXgLQ14uu_nF0UVYPk2Mz-7OkLs6vWOQY7l1Ew_jV7tiL5x6pCmAUbNcBtH7gS3Q-cds6Fs_8uY0SiMJgAn_Yeyq6-g904oswErKP/s1600-h/IMG_5758.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385535997215588738" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAkexLk63EowGfWQayHusl21VJjELM24FQzxv4csqsXgLQ14uu_nF0UVYPk2Mz-7OkLs6vWOQY7l1Ew_jV7tiL5x6pCmAUbNcBtH7gS3Q-cds6Fs_8uY0SiMJgAn_Yeyq6-g904oswErKP/s320/IMG_5758.JPG" border="0" /></a>Pour 1 bag of frozen in the pod Edamame (Soybeans) in sauce pan and cover with water<br /><br />Bring to boil and cook 3 minutes<br /><br />Strain pods and allow to cool to the touch<br /><br />Remove beans by squeezing the sides of the pod to open<br /><br />Pour into blender or food processor with 2 ounces of breast milk or formula<br /><br />Puree adding 2 ounces of breast milk or formula at a time as needed until blended to a baby food consistency * If it becomes too thin, add rice cereal to thicken*<br /><br />Pour into ice cube trays * Tap traps on counter to get air bubbles out *<br /><br />Cover with plastic wrap and freeze<br /><br />Once food is frozen pop the food cubes out * Running cold water under trays to loosen food helps*<br /><br />Put food cubes in plastic baggies to store in freezer *Don't forget to label bags and date*<br /><br />To serve put 4 cubes i<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhycktjmSKoNW7bWjDrDhmYRZL4R_frCkVEdKy1pAs03zuDh7BHVVmskxuiOdvguj_JJR8SixSqNleaWZXd9CLBXL6cnQX-co_YkO6VuLMoh6YOdZyduwrn2kmamkSzUTKVWivW0hrU7v4z/s1600-h/IMG_5771.JPG"></a>n a microwave safe bowl and heat for 1 minute. Stir and heat additional 30 seconds until food is lukewarm<br /><br />*Some babies may not like the texture of blended soybeans as it can be a little thick and grainy but you can sneak it in by blending it with other food*<br /><br />4 Cubes equals 1 serving<br />Makes 4 servings<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385537604635410418" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRJzbvYyBgg_hC2uL0jBSrznofNzzDBIzGMdAZyG0j38bU-wAwbYGFmuBfjC1q1DPUCZ_yXxLDg87dHMDTDwFfplVvDnwDV7nNRDhgYi5IjEJS3Ve4-svA0GJme2JbGmFbpLnlUB4u89Iv/s200/IMG_5771.JPG" border="0" />Bambino Bistrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14475202710953713957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9086265118773836673.post-32827483592804002132009-09-22T21:58:00.000-07:002009-09-25T15:10:36.373-07:00Peas Peas Pretty Please!Pour 1 medium bag of petite sweet peas in sauce pan and cover with 1 cup water<br /><br />Bring to boil and reduce heat to simmer for 20 minutes<br /><br />Allow peas to cool for 10 minutes and pour into blender or food processor<br /><br />Puree to a smooth consistency adding breast milk or formula to thin * If too thin, add rice cereal to thicken*<br /><br />Pour into ice cube trays * Tap traps on counter to get air bubbles out *<br /><br />Cover with plastic wrap and freeze<br /><br />Once food is frozen pop the food cubes out * Running cold water under trays to loosen food helps*<br />Put food cubes in plastic baggies to store in freezer<br /><br />Don't forget to label bags and date<br /><br />To serve put 4 cubes in a microwave safe bowl and heat for 1 minute. Stir and heat an additional 30 seconds until food is lukewarm<br /><br />4 Cubes equals 1 serving<br />Makes 4 servingsBambino Bistrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14475202710953713957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9086265118773836673.post-78554749606851539262009-09-22T21:38:00.000-07:002009-09-25T15:11:16.807-07:00Butternut BabyCut 1 medium sized Butternut squash length wise and scoop seeds out with spoon<br /><br />Place cut side down on foiled cookie sheet in a 350 degree oven<br /><br />Roast for 1 hour or until fork tender<br /><br />Allow squash to cool to the touch<br /><br />Spoon flesh of squash into blender or food processor<br /><br />Puree adding an ounce at a time of breast milk or formula to make a smooth baby food consistency. * If too thin add rice cereal to thicken *<br /><br />Pour into ice cube trays * tap the trays on counter to get air bubbles out*<br /><br />Cover with plastic wrap and freeze<br /><br />Once food is frozen pop the food cubes out of tray * Run cold water on bottom of trays to loosen *<br /><br />Put cubes in plastic baggies to store in freezer * Don't forget to label bags and date*<br /><br />To serve: Put 4 cubes in a microwave safe bowl and heat for 1 minute. Stir and heat an additional 30 seconds or until lukewarm.<br /><br />4 Cubes equals 1 serving<br />Makes 4 servingsBambino Bistrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14475202710953713957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9086265118773836673.post-88155334778954159262009-09-22T20:41:00.000-07:002009-09-25T15:11:58.567-07:0014 Carrot Gold!Wash and peel 14 carrots and cut into equal size pieces. (Or open a bag of baby carrots)<br /><br />In a saucepan cover carrots with water<br /><br />Bring to a boil and reduce heat to a simmer<br /><br />Cook carrots until they are soft and fork tender (about 30 minutes)<br /><br />Add carrots and remaining water to a food processer or blender and puree<br /><br />If the consistency is too thick pour in some breast milk or formula to thin it down<br /><br />If consistency is too thin you can thicken with rice cereal<br /><br />Pour carrots in icecube trays * Tap the trays on the counter to get air bubbles out *<br /><br />Cover with plastic wrap and freeze<br /><br />Once food is frozen, pop the food cubes out of the tray * run cold water on bottom of trays to loosen cubes *<br /><br />Put cubes in plastic baggies to store in freezer<br /><br />* Don't forget to label the bags and date *<br /><br />To serve:<br /><br />Place in microwave safe bowl and heat for 1 minute. Stir and heat again for 30 seconds or until lukewarm.<br /><br />4 Cubes equals 1 serving<br />Makes 4 servingsBambino Bistrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14475202710953713957noreply@blogger.com0