Making your own baby food can be time consuming, tedious, and overwhelming at first. There I sat, researching for hours on end for recipes and gadgets to steam, puree, and store baby food. The options are endless and I thought surely there was no way I could pull this off while keeping my sanity.
I almost invested in a baby bullet or food pureeing system. It wasn’t until (ironically) I saw a commercial for baby food that I changed my perspective on everything. “It’s not baby food, it’s real food for babies,” the narrator was heard saying. Genius. I have a blender. I have my creativity. Why should I need anything more? From that moment on, I’ve been Chef Girl-ar-dee in the kitchen, whipping up mini meals for my baby, and I love every minute of it. If I’m cooking something for the house that is dairy free, I will even set aside a serving or two to mash or blend for J to have for the week.
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| Ground turkey, beans, spinach, and butternut squash |
Yes, the process seems like a daunting task, but the payout is such a rewarding feeling. I’ve been committing to mass cooking at least once a week, chopping meats, fruits and veggies, steaming, baking, blending, and mixing. Since baby is eating what we eat we are saving money, and preparing her meals with all colors of the rainbow is motivating me to keep up my healthy eating habits. Winning!