Baby Food Making

First taste of baby food, carrots

When Sawyer was a baby, my mother and I got together every week and made his baby food. We would visit the farmer's market or produce section at the grocery store and experiment with all different types of food for him.

Now that Scout is old enough to try foods, we have started the tradition again. We have already made carrots and sweet potatoes...he has approved of both. My mom found small containers at Dollar General (4 for $1) since I had thrown all Sawyer's out. They are the perfect size.

To  help other Moms out there who might be going through this same stage, I have compiled my entire list of baby food recipes in this one blog, in order.

For us, it saved money but also was comforting to know exactly what we are feeding our boys.
Let me know if you have any questions!
Have fun!

Carrots

http://www.hamratime.com/2012/06/adventures-in-baby-food-making-carrots.html

Sweet Potatoes

http://www.hamratime.com/2012/07/adventures-in-baby-food-making-sweet.html

Squash & Green Beans

http://www.hamratime.com/2012/07/adventures-in-baby-food-making-sqaush.html

Spinach

http://www.hamratime.com/2012/07/adventures-in-baby-food-making-spinach.html

Peas

http://www.hamratime.com/2012/08/adventures-in-baby-food-making-peas.html

Apples

http://www.hamratime.com/2012/08/adventures-in-baby-food-making-apples.html

Beets

http://www.hamratime.com/2012/08/adventures-in-baby-food-making-beets.html

Plums

http://www.hamratime.com/2012/09/adventures-in-baby-food-making-plums.html

Bananas

http://www.hamratime.com/2012/09/adventures-in-baby-food-making-bananas.html

Pears

http://www.hamratime.com/2012/09/adventures-in-baby-food-making-pears.html

Peaches

http://www.hamratime.com/2012/09/adventures-in-baby-food-making-peaches.html

Cherries

http://www.hamratime.com/2012/10/adventures-in-baby-food-making-cherries.html

Turnips, Egg Yolks, Mangoes, Lima Beans

http://www.hamratime.com/2012/11/adventures-in-baby-food-making-turnips.html

Chicken

http://www.hamratime.com/2012/10/adventures-in-baby-food-making-chicken.html

Kitchen Experiments: Whipped Pumpkin Dessert

Another "Momma Engel" recipe that I stole. This one is healthy & fast. We had our Thanksgiving Food Day at work today so I knew I wanted to bring this after trying it my parent's a few weeks ago.
I have never done Weight Watchers but for you WW people out there it is only 1 point for one cup. I added graham crackers to mine so I am sure the WW points don't count them, feel free to leave them out if you are following the points.

Whipped Pumpkin Dessert

INGREDIENTS
Pumpkin (1 can)
Fat Free Sugar Free Vanilla Instant Pudding (2 packages)
Skim Milk (1 cup)
Fat Free Cool Whip (1 container)
Graham Crackers
Cinnamon

STEPS

1. Mix together one can pumpkin, two packages fat free, sugar free instant vanilla pudding, one cup skim milk and one cup fat free cool whip. I used my Kitchen Aid and it was fast.
2. Mash up a sleeve of Graham crackers and cinnamon (as much as you like) and pour crumbs into bottom of an 8X8 dish.
3. Pour the pumpkin mixture over graham crackers
4. Cover with remaining Cool Whip and sprinkle with cinnamon.

Kansas City Bridal Party Weekend

This weekend was perfection, shopping, dining, spa treatments and best friends all wrapped into 2 days.
I love my wedding party dearly, they are the best!


Check out my MOH's (Maid-of-honor) Megan's blog for more pictures.
The Johnson Blurb

Happy Anniversary to the greatest couple I know

Happy Anniversary Mom & Dad...32 years and going strong.
John and I strive to have as loving and selfish a relationship that you guys have. You have been such an inspiration  to us and our upcoming nuptials.
We love you and can't thank you enough for all you do for us.

j+k