Tag: puree

Cauliflower is about to become the new kale, according to something I read online. And that's just fine with me, because I have grown awfully tired of kale. When a vegetable becomes nothing but a raw garnish, as kale has, a limp and lifeless ruffle at the edge of your plate, then you know its star-studded status is truly over and done with.

I suppose kale had its virtues, but there is a reason we all had to be taught to love it, and not only to love it, but to contort it into all sorts of iterations, some of which were less than inviting. Raw kale in a salad, for me, is just plain roughage, and as for a kale smoothie, well, the less said the better, I feel.

Recognized in the literary world with stories such as "Cinderella," "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow," and "Peter, Peter, Pumpkin Eater," the pumpkin is no stranger to the spotlight. Each year in the U.S., thousands of pumpkins are carved into jack 'o lanterns and many pumpkin pies are eaten at holiday celebrations.

Pumpkin is excellent for you. It has no cholesterol and is low in fat and sodium and rich in vitamins. The bright orange color of pumpkin is a dead giveaway that it is loaded with the antioxidant, beta-carotene.

When you cook with herbs, food tastes better and smells fabulous. Herbs also add a nutritional boost to meals and contain beneficial phytonutrients and antioxidants to keep the body strong.

Introducing herbs to your child at an early age helps to develop their sense of taste and can make foods more interesting.  Start out by adding an herb or spice to baby food purees.  Simply add a small pinch of one herb or spice before cooking the food. The taste of herbs, spices and natural flavors becomes more subtle when cooked.  Once the food is cooked, puree it.

Sharing the fabulous flavors of the holidays with your new baby is an experience that you’ll cherish for a lifetime. Socializing is part of the fun too, so reserve a seat (high chair) near the dining room table for your baby to join in the celebration.

Even though your baby may not be eating all types of table food yet, there are plenty of choices that can make a festive and delicious holiday dinner. For your baby’s holiday dinner, stick with foods that you have already introduced