Showing posts with label baby food. Show all posts
Showing posts with label baby food. Show all posts
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Double the Rewards from Stonyfield
I am a huge fan of Stonyfield Yogurt and I think their rewards program is one of the best out there! Right now they have a special promotion going on. From August through October, all reward points from YoBaby and YoToddler products will be automatically doubled!! If you haven't joined My Stonyfield Rewards, then now is a great time to do so! You'll be earning FREE products in no time!
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Making Baby Food - Tips!
Baby Food
Just a few notes...
- Freeze your baby food in ice cube trays. Each cube is about 1oz of food.
- Store the cubes in tupperware or freezer bags. Defrost in the fridge or in the microwave (be careful it doesn't get too hot).
- Mix cubes for variety, and even add rice cereal for some extra calories and vitamins!
-Add spices and seasonings (just not salt) to make the food tastier for your little one.
- Yes, they sell fancy pureeing machines, specifically designed for baby food. These are not necessary. A blender or food processer will work perfectly for all of these recipes!
- If after pureeing the food, it is very liquidy, don't worry. Still freeze them and then when you defrost it, just add some rice cereal to thicken it up!
- As your child becomes older and more used to eating solids, puree for a shorter time so that the food has some small chunks.
- If you want to keep some of the pureed food in the fridge instead of freezing it, then you can store it in there for about 3 days.
Search our blog for lots of great baby and toddler recipes!
- Freeze your baby food in ice cube trays. Each cube is about 1oz of food.
- Store the cubes in tupperware or freezer bags. Defrost in the fridge or in the microwave (be careful it doesn't get too hot).
- Mix cubes for variety, and even add rice cereal for some extra calories and vitamins!
-Add spices and seasonings (just not salt) to make the food tastier for your little one.
- Yes, they sell fancy pureeing machines, specifically designed for baby food. These are not necessary. A blender or food processer will work perfectly for all of these recipes!
- If after pureeing the food, it is very liquidy, don't worry. Still freeze them and then when you defrost it, just add some rice cereal to thicken it up!
- As your child becomes older and more used to eating solids, puree for a shorter time so that the food has some small chunks.
- If you want to keep some of the pureed food in the fridge instead of freezing it, then you can store it in there for about 3 days.
Search our blog for lots of great baby and toddler recipes!
Creamy Oatmeal Cereal
Creamy Oatmeal Cereal
1/4 c. Oatmeal Cereal, mixed with water to desired consistency
2 oz. Yogurt (we liked the YoBaby Banana)
Mix the oatmeal cereal and yogurt. Please do not use this recipe until your Pediatrician has given the OK to introduce yogurt into your baby's diet!
1/4 c. Oatmeal Cereal, mixed with water to desired consistency
2 oz. Yogurt (we liked the YoBaby Banana)
Mix the oatmeal cereal and yogurt. Please do not use this recipe until your Pediatrician has given the OK to introduce yogurt into your baby's diet!
Creamy Corn
Creamy Corn
1 16oz. bag of sweet white corn
1/2 c. water
1/4 cup of plain yogurt
Boil the corn over medium heat until very soft, usually around 10 minutes. Cool completely and then transfer to the blender. Add yogurt and puree until desired consistency.
1 16oz. bag of sweet white corn
1/2 c. water
1/4 cup of plain yogurt
Boil the corn over medium heat until very soft, usually around 10 minutes. Cool completely and then transfer to the blender. Add yogurt and puree until desired consistency.
Butternut Squash
Butternut Squash
3 c. cubed Butternut Squash (Approx. 1 large squash)
1 1/3 c water
On medium eat, bring the water and squash to a boil. Cook for 20 minutes, or until tender and then allow to fully cool. Transfer to blender and puree until desired consistency.
3 c. cubed Butternut Squash (Approx. 1 large squash)
1 1/3 c water
On medium eat, bring the water and squash to a boil. Cook for 20 minutes, or until tender and then allow to fully cool. Transfer to blender and puree until desired consistency.
Pears
Pears
3-4 Ripe Pears
Blend pears until desired consistency. Transfer to ice cube trays and freeze.
Note: Ripe pears are naturally very sweet and juicy, which is why it is not necessary to boil the pears. However, if you use pears that are not ripe, then cut the pears into chunks and boil in water (about 1/4 c. for 3 pears) until soft, between 15 and 20 minutes. Allow to cool, then puree in blender.
3-4 Ripe Pears
Blend pears until desired consistency. Transfer to ice cube trays and freeze.
Note: Ripe pears are naturally very sweet and juicy, which is why it is not necessary to boil the pears. However, if you use pears that are not ripe, then cut the pears into chunks and boil in water (about 1/4 c. for 3 pears) until soft, between 15 and 20 minutes. Allow to cool, then puree in blender.
Mixed Veggies
Mixed Veggies
1 16 oz. bag of Mixed Veggies
1 1/4 c. water
Place the frozen veggies in boiling water and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. Allow to fully cool before transfering to the blender. Puree until desired consistency.
1 16 oz. bag of Mixed Veggies
1 1/4 c. water
Place the frozen veggies in boiling water and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. Allow to fully cool before transfering to the blender. Puree until desired consistency.
Peas
Peas
1 16 oz bag frozen peas
1 ½ c water
Place the frozen peas in boiling water and simmer until tender, usually between 5-7 minutes. Allow to fully cool and then transfer to blender. Puree until desired consistency.
1 16 oz bag frozen peas
1 ½ c water
Place the frozen peas in boiling water and simmer until tender, usually between 5-7 minutes. Allow to fully cool and then transfer to blender. Puree until desired consistency.
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