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Pondering Baby's First Meal
I found rice cereal to be revolting. We put regular brown rice though a food mill and added mama milk for first solid food - but avocado and sweet potato soon joined the mix. My kids, 1 1/2 and 2 1/2 yrs, still eat that mix on a nearly daily basis (obviously no longer puree). They love to taste exotic foods, but I know they have a good staple to fill them.
Cook the Book: 'The Food Life'
In NE Ohio - Heinen's - family owned - smallish, but high quality selection.
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Pondering Baby's First Meal
I found rice cereal to be revolting. We put regular brown rice though a food mill and added mama milk for first solid food - but avocado and sweet potato soon joined the mix. My kids, 1 1/2 and 2 1/2 yrs, still eat that mix on a nearly daily basis (obviously no longer puree). They love to taste exotic foods, but I know they have a good staple to fill them.
Cook the Book: 'The Food Life'
In NE Ohio - Heinen's - family owned - smallish, but high quality selection.
Cook the Book: The Splendid Table's How to Eat Supper
MFK Fisher - How embellished was your autobiographical writing? Did you blend several meals into one?
Cook the Book: Lidia's Italy
Lasagne Bolognese from Cooks Illustrated
Eating for Two: No Pickles and Ice Cream for Me, Thanks
hey - I like your breakfast suggestion - but am a little afraid of eating raw old-fashioned rolled oats. Um - turning a bit pink - undercooked oats give me frightening gas - is it just me? I guess I just may have to try and see... Obviously it works for you... But note: when baby comes you may want to switch to maple syrup as honey is a no no for babes
Is there life without a microwave?
I've been a good 15 years with no microwave - and never miss it. I imagine it is all what you are accustomed to. I thaw frozen spinach in warm water in the sink. I warm milk on the stove and use a tea kettle. I reheat things with butter in my cast iron skillets. I never liked the uneven heating and unpredictable outcomes I got when I used a microwave. If you get rid of it - I doubt you will miss it much - but you will love the counter space.
Cook the Book: Nigella Express
Have cooked brown rice on hand - can always whip up stirfry for an easy dinner
Serious Easter Artisanal Chocolate Egg Giveaway
nissue - sweet braided bread with cardamom
Eating for Two: What to Eat While Pregnant
Congratulations! I recently did back-to-back pregnancies (not wholly recommended) - and a healthy diet was crucial to getting through. I ate a lot of wild salmon and sauteed greens with brown rice - an easy staple meal. Having a few simple but healthy & satisfying meals in your repitoire will definitely serve you when you are sleep deprived. I was not afraid to eat treats - but tried to alternate with popcorn :) I still gained 60 pounds - each time! - but with my youngest now 8 months I am back to pre-pregnancy weight. Breastfeed! Both of my kids love salmon and avocado - my 22 month old eats kale! (I realize this all may change...) But, you sound like a healthy eater already - and your instincts will tell you what you need. Good luck!
Cook the Book: Win a Copy of 'Cook with Jamie'
Grandpa taught me to chop & saute onions - from there on out I absorbed all I could from anywhere I could.
Cook the Book: 'Whole Grains: Every Day, Every Way'
brown rice & oats!
Cook the Book: 'Techniques of Healthy Cooking'
brown rice, baked salmon, sauteed kale - once a week
Cook the Book: 'The Vegetable Dishes I Can't Live Without'
cucumber slices with rice vinegar, salt & pepper
Cook the Book: 'The Food You Crave'
cucumbers daily - radishes sporadically
Cook the Book: 'The Martha Stewart Living Cookbook: The New Classics'
chocolate molasses cookies from everyday foods
Eating for Two: What to Eat While Pregnant
I know it's been a year since you wrote this, but I typed in "what to eat while pregnant", and this came up. I was wondering how everything was going with the new baby? We have sooo much in common, it's strange.
Anyway, thank you for easing my mind. I have been eating these chocolate, peanut butter crispy meltaway candies I make like crazy. I justify it by the fact they are organic chocolate and natural peanut butter and high in fiber. LOL. I'm only @ 2 months along. I found out on May 26th I'm pregnant. I'm due January 29th, 2010. I am trying to stay away from the place in my town that makes the best chocolate malt PB milkshakes. Not an easy task, I pass it a few times a week. Well thank you again for the info, I'd love to hear more. :) T.
Tasty toast toppers....
our faves- 1. pbj 2. pb and banana
3. butter, sugar and cinnamon
4. butter and apricot preserves
5. beef hash
6. pb and mayo
and 7. best favorite- take 4 slices toast and spread on
warmed shredded bbq chicken eat with fork ,delish.
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Green beans with garlic and herbs. My husband wont eat them but I keep a bag of them from trader joes in my freezer and I'll just make myself some!
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Brussel sprouts with bacon! I love brussel sprouts...my family doesn't. I'm thinking that I may be able to sway them, though, with the addition of bacon.
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Pioneer Woman's Sweet Potatoes
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corn bread! i love it with honey butter.
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holiday in one cake
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Gourmet's Chipotle Meatballs!
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Cranberries and Champagne and I get to drink the rest of the bottle.
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I couldn't make it without the sage stuffing.
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the pumpkin pie cheesecake is what i want the most
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i'm a huge fan of the Pioneer Woman's Sweet Potatoes!
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I want my pumpkin pie cheesecake!
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Cook's Illustrated's Best Drop Biscuits
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Spiced Pumpkin Pudding Pie
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i am definitely intrigued with Gourmet's Smoked-Oyster Sticky Rice Stuffing in Lotus Leaf. Yum yum!
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Pumpkin Pie Brulee! YUM!
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Ham in Coca Cola and the brussel sprouts-turkey me please!
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The corn bread stuffing sounds delicious.
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I'm adding the chocolate coconut bread pudding to my menu.
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I don't get enough of this in my life, so I have to go with the Corniest Corn Muffins this time around.
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Fool proof pie dough. We'll see if it can handle this fool. I am horrible with pastry.
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Ham in coca-cola....mmmmmm
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Cornbread dressing with pecans and bacon!
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