I have been feeding Baby G porridge since he was about 5 months old. He still eats porridge every day, twice daily, and he just loves it. He can finish 1 cup to 1.5 cups of porridge every meal!
I started introducing porridge to him a few weeks after feeding him sweet potato puree. Knowing that he loves sweet potato, I know exactly what he wants in his porridge so my basic baby porridge is the combination of rice, sweet potato, and water.
This baby porridge is very versatile. You can be very creative and replace the sweet potato with regular potato, carrot, pumpkin, kabocha (aka Japanese pumpkin), or butternut squash. If your baby has just started on solid food, you want to slowly introduce him to new ingredients so as to avoid food allergy. Start by testing one ingredient, and then move on to the next. This way, you can also find out which combination he likes the most.
As Baby G doesn’t like formula, my pediatrician told me to add an egg yolk to his food after he was six months old. Please take note that some babies develop allergy reactions to egg whites so consult your doctor when to introduce eggs to your baby.
I am going to share my deluxe baby porridge Recipe with you in the next post—it tastes so good that I don’t mind eating it.
1/4 cup rice
3 cups water
3-4 oz sweet potato, cut into small pieces
Method:
Put the rice into a small pot and rinse with cold water a few times. Discard the cloudy water and add 3 cups of filtered water into the rice. Add the sweet potatoes and bring it to on medium heat. Lower the heat to simmer, cover the pot, and let cook for 45 minutes or until the rice breaks down completely. Before serving, use a blender or stick blender to puree the porridge. Serve it cool to avoid burning your baby.
Handmade BabyFood vs. Commercially Produced, Store Bought BabyFood
Food from your baby food catering business will be differentiated from commercial, factory produced baby food in the following ways:
People & Production
Your baby food is made-by-hand by individuals who are committed to the quality of the baby food. At least one certified chef is on duty at all times supervising the process and ensuring that ingredient and cooking standards are met. The food is made in a state-of-the-art commercial kitchen like the ones used by top chefs.
Commercial baby food is produced in mass in a factory or co-packing facility. More often than not, baby food is not the only food product produced in the facility. Typically baby food is made by workers that do not have culinary training and do not have a passion or commitment to high quality baby food.
Hand Selection of Ingredients
Each and every ingredient in your baby food, down to the smallest berry, is hand selected to ensure that it is of the highest quality and to make sure that it is completely ripe.
Commercial baby food is made from massive deliveries of bulk produce that arrive on loading docks. Food quickly passes by workers on conveyer belts
Handmade BabyFood vs. Commercially Produced, Store Bought BabyFood
Food from your baby food catering business will be differentiated from commercial, factory produced baby food in the following ways:
People & Production
Your baby food is made-by-hand by individuals who are committed to the quality of the baby food. At least one certified chef is on duty at all times supervising the process and ensuring that ingredient and cooking standards are met. The food is made in a state-of-the-art commercial kitchen like the ones used by top chefs.
Commercial baby food is produced in mass in a factory or co-packing facility. More often than not, baby food is not the only food product produced in the facility. Typically baby food is made by workers that do not have culinary training and do not have a passion or commitment to high quality baby food.
Hand Selection of Ingredients
Each and every ingredient in your baby food, down to the smallest berry, is hand selected to ensure that it is of the highest quality and to make sure that it is completely ripe.
Commercial baby food is made from massive deliveries of bulk produce that arrive on loading docks. Food quickly passes by workers on conveyer belts
The focus here is on pre-prepared foods like savoury and sweet pies, quiches, baguettes and desserts, which helps keep the prices low. It also means that you aren’t bombarded by the smells and din of a kitchen in this tiny little bakery cafe.
The food, while simple, is very well done. We couldn’t resist getting a loaf of bread to take home, and the bread was excellent!
Sugardough Panificio & Patisserie
163 Lygon St Brunswick East 3057
(03) 9380 4060
The focus here is on pre-prepared foods like savoury and sweet pies, quiches, baguettes and desserts, which helps keep the prices low. It also means that you aren’t bombarded by the smells and din of a kitchen in this tiny little bakery cafe.
The food, while simple, is very well done. We couldn’t resist getting a loaf of bread to take home, and the bread was excellent!
Sugardough Panificio & Patisserie
163 Lygon St Brunswick East 3057
(03) 9380 4060
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Miniature dollhouse food – bloomin’ onion and cheese dip with two margaritas in 1ቨth scale by Northern Miniatures. All made from polymer clay and placed on wood and glass dishes.
Fish Fish Fish
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If you imagine Finnish food , you should get a picture like this to your head. Fish market Lahti
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So, cleaning out the cupboards tonight. Finally made myself look at the Gerber boxes. I guess it has been a subconscious or not so subconscious move to just keep them in the cupboard. I have moved these boxes in and out of five cupboards now. Yes, these were the boxes of Gerber cereal that Michael didn’t finish when he moved onto cheerios. These were the boxes waiting for another baby. These were the boxes that allowed me to get through those "not happening" years to dream of the baby that may someday come. So, I haven’t given up the dream, but have decided to admit it won’t be soon enough to need any of Michael’s leftovers.
Baby bok choy has a sweeter flavor than adult varieties. For a lighter taste, feel free to stir-fry the baby bok choy in olive oil. Low-sodium chicken broth can be used in place of water.
Cook Time:
Total Time: 5 minutes
Ingredients:
4 bunches baby bok choy (basically, 1 bunch per person)
Wash the baby bok choy and drain. Separate the stalks and leaves. Cut the stalk diagonally and cut the leaves across.
Heat wok and add oil. When oil is ready, add ginger and stir-fry briefly, for about 30 seconds, until the ginger is aromatic. Add the bok choy, adding the stalks first, and then the leaves. Stir in the soy sauce, sugar, and salt, and stir-fry on high heat for 1 minute.
Add the water, cover the wok and simmer for about 2 minutes. Stir in the sesame oil and serve. Serves 4.