So there has been a definite shift in the mini foodie over the last couple of weeks. Spoon fed anything is out (it has always been a struggle) and self feeding is in. She has always been happy to feed herself but now that her pincer grip is even better (mini mum boast) she is… Continue reading Pea, spinach and mint baby ravioli
In a world of mumsnet arguments and bitchy trolls, it would be easy to imagine that mums are all set to be pitted against each other. That somehow we are a set of tribes governed by the choices that we make on raising our babies. The media would have you believe that these choices are… Continue reading Homemade salmon fishfingers
The mini foodie has four teeth. How did this happen so quickly? One minute she was a tiny toothless wonder and the next she is content to gnaw on a chicken drumstick. She has certainly been flexing her chomping muscles this week, on me, on carrots, on the dogs ears. All in all I think… Continue reading Baby banana ice-cream
At first I wasn’t sure about writing about carrot puree, and then I tried to make it.You wouldn’t think it was possible to not be able to make carrot puree, but I managed to not be able to. Firstly I tried to steam them and they just would not get soft enough to puree properly… Continue reading Cumin carrot puree
This is the second in my little ‘baby’s first cake’ series. First up was chocolate cake and now we have carrot cake. This cake is super…well…moist. I know, its the worst word but there really is no suitable substitute. It is a really lovely, easy to bake cake and this week I have been letting… Continue reading Baby carrot cake
