I've been making Claire's food for about two months now (though she's only been eating it for about 1) and I have to say that it's pretty easy. You just steam up some fruits and veggies, toss them in the Cuisinart, give them a very satisfying whir to puree them, dump them in ice cube trays and stash in the freezer.
Last night I went on a binge - I made a ton of things in about 2 hours and I'm hoping that Claire will be pretty set up for a while and I won't have to clean all those stupid Cuisinart parts again anytime soon.
Just look at all the pretty colors! Who wouldn't want to eat this yummy stuff? My freezer looks mighty attractive when I open the door.
From left to right we have: Carrot, Blueberry-Pear, Apple-Peach-Strawberry, Parsnips, Broccoli, Red Potato, Peas, Blueberry-Apple-Pear, Strawberry-Pear, Spinach, Sweet Potato, Zucchini, Butternut Squash, Corn-Potato-Carrot and Green Beans.
I have no idea why I just capitalized all of those foods as if they are proper nouns.
Claire doesn't actually eat all this stuff yet. Some items are new - like the spinach, corn, green beans and peas. So far she's eating nearly everything we give her (and patting her tray impatiently when we don't shovel it in fast enough) and that's SO encouraging. I really disliked the evening Serious Discussion With Claire wherein she pursed her lips and got really, really mad when we dared to offer her delicious pears. Now? Pears are among her favorites.
I am hopeful that she won't be a picky eater....but I'm not holding my breath that we won't go through a stage like that eventually.
It's a bit odd choosing what she's going to eat every day. I'm trying to do an even mix of fruits and veggies plus some oatmeal. I always wonder what she's in the mood to eat and if she ever thinks,
Sometimes I find myself trying to decide what I'd want to eat and then giving her that.
Most of the time I find myself reaching for fruit. Because hey - it's hot outside and the fruit ice cubes are pink and purple and so cute and delicious looking. Plus, fruit is so darn yummy. I know she agrees with me on this one.
She's always the most excited about fruit - any kind. Her eyes get really big and her mouth hangs open the entire time once she figures out what's on the menu. She especially seems to love the combinations of fruit and she will eat cube after cube of the stuff until I think she's about to explode. (And sometimes? She does! All over the carpet! Welcome to my home with blueberry spit-up stains in the living room.)
We'll add in some cheese, yogurt, pasta and meats soon. But, for now, the whole solid foods thing is going pretty well. She's happy. We're happy. And bellies are full.
I have no idea why I just capitalized all of those foods as if they are proper nouns.
Claire doesn't actually eat all this stuff yet. Some items are new - like the spinach, corn, green beans and peas. So far she's eating nearly everything we give her (and patting her tray impatiently when we don't shovel it in fast enough) and that's SO encouraging. I really disliked the evening Serious Discussion With Claire wherein she pursed her lips and got really, really mad when we dared to offer her delicious pears. Now? Pears are among her favorites.
I am hopeful that she won't be a picky eater....but I'm not holding my breath that we won't go through a stage like that eventually.
It's a bit odd choosing what she's going to eat every day. I'm trying to do an even mix of fruits and veggies plus some oatmeal. I always wonder what she's in the mood to eat and if she ever thinks,
"Oh, just sweet potato? I was hoping for maybe some carrots."
Sometimes I find myself trying to decide what I'd want to eat and then giving her that.
"Broccoli today? Ugh! No! Let's do.....Squash! It's a nice day for squash!"
Most of the time I find myself reaching for fruit. Because hey - it's hot outside and the fruit ice cubes are pink and purple and so cute and delicious looking. Plus, fruit is so darn yummy. I know she agrees with me on this one.
She's always the most excited about fruit - any kind. Her eyes get really big and her mouth hangs open the entire time once she figures out what's on the menu. She especially seems to love the combinations of fruit and she will eat cube after cube of the stuff until I think she's about to explode. (And sometimes? She does! All over the carpet! Welcome to my home with blueberry spit-up stains in the living room.)
We'll add in some cheese, yogurt, pasta and meats soon. But, for now, the whole solid foods thing is going pretty well. She's happy. We're happy. And bellies are full.
You very well should capitalize Very Important Words such as: Things Mama Made That You'd Better Eat Or Else Because That Took A Lot of Effort And You Need To Grow Up Big And Strong.
:)
(GREAT JOB! YOU ROCK!!)
Posted by: Manda | May 28, 2009 at 10:35 AM
This is a fun post, glad she is taking so well to the yummy stuff. Do you eat any of that super delicious looking fruit? Gah, it looks so yummy!! I am looking forward to getting to solid foods with Landry for some reason.
Posted by: Mel | May 28, 2009 at 12:01 PM
I've been making baby food too but I never even thought of all those delicious combos. How boring am I?? It's going to be me and my blender tomorrow
Posted by: meghan | May 30, 2009 at 07:38 PM