I have always made my babies’ food. With my first child, I certainly wasn’t planning on it. But I tried it, and decided it was the right decision for me, and the best for my son. I am now currently making food for baby #3, and I’m still LOVING it! I can tell you that it is WAYYYY easier than you may think. Once you get a system, it seems just as natural as making any other meal for your family!
While I am personally an experienced baby-food maker, I am always looking for new ideas. It’s also nice to have a “refresher” of what foods are right for baby at what ages. That’s why I’m so thankful to have this new book, 201 Organic Baby Purees by Tamika L. Gardner.
What I love about this book is that it encourages parents to 
feed their babies the absolute best, right from the start. But it breaks down the process of making baby food into easy steps anyone can follow. I promise you, making baby food is NOT as daunting a task as you may initially think! And this book, 201 Organic Baby Purees, will give you all the tools you need to get started, and continue a successful journey of making healthy, wholesome foods for you baby!
201 Organic Baby Purees is great for the beginner, by giving step by step instructions on how to start. But it also gives new ideas and recipes to those of us who have been doing this for quite some time. A few of the things you will find in this book are:
- Basic fruit and veggie blends, from apricots to zucchini
- Classic combinations, such as turkey, sweet potato, and corn
- Superfood, such as avocado, blueberries, and spinach
- Puree-based transition recipes, including soups, biscuits, frozen desserts, and more!
I have gotten so many new ideas/recipes from this book that my little guy LOVES! I’ve always had the “basics” down, but it’s been great having new recipes to combine flavors and come up with new meals. I would say this book is the only one you need to get started, and continue making baby food for your precious little ones! My SIMPLE star rating :: 5 out of 5 stars.
201 Organic Baby Purees :: $16.95
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*I was provided with a copy of 201 Organic Baby Purees in order to conduct this review. The opinions expressed are my own.*
January 31, 2012 at 6:50 am
I learned that you can prepare your favorite one pot meals in a slow cooker such as soups, chowders, casseroles, etc, and then puree to a smooth consistency.
January 31, 2012 at 9:23 am
I definitely like the slow cooker idea. Makes it so much easier to throw it in and then puree later!
January 31, 2012 at 10:12 am
I love the idea of a puree party! How fun!
January 31, 2012 at 11:07 am
I never thought of having a puree party. Definitely something to keep in mind for my expecting friends.
January 31, 2012 at 11:21 am
I love making my own baby food and would love some new recipes!
January 31, 2012 at 11:23 am
love the puree party printables- so cute!
January 31, 2012 at 12:36 pm
I love how easy it is to navigate the site… easy recipes!
January 31, 2012 at 1:18 pm
I love all the toddler food recipes there! I’m definitely going to try Sauteed Garlic & Dill Green Beans
January 31, 2012 at 1:41 pm
Her blog has been featured on The Stir!
January 31, 2012 at 3:59 pm
A puree party sounds so smart!
January 31, 2012 at 4:22 pm
I learned that it’s easy to make purees for my baby! I’m going to look into this more!
January 31, 2012 at 4:44 pm
I learned it is safe to refreeze food.
January 31, 2012 at 10:46 pm
I learned that she offers free party printables on her site. Thanks for the giveaway!
February 1, 2012 at 4:46 am
I learned you can make the purees in any slow cooker.
February 1, 2012 at 4:48 am
GFC: Sarah Walker (sreis87)
February 1, 2012 at 10:53 am
I love the no-cook section, great when you’re in a hurry!
February 2, 2012 at 4:43 pm
I learned that you can add breastmilk to thin the consistency of your puree!
February 2, 2012 at 4:45 pm
Puree party sounds fun
February 3, 2012 at 11:53 am
puree party! all of my closest girlfriends all have babies in the newborn-6 month age right now—and we are all homemade baby food mommies
*kelly
kelly-tillotson@hotmail.com
February 3, 2012 at 1:53 pm
She suggests using slow cooker meals — never would’ve thought of that! ngiraldi at gmail dot com
February 3, 2012 at 7:24 pm
On her site, she even tells you how to prepare and freeze baby food!!
February 6, 2012 at 9:17 am
I learned that baby puree is SO easy to make!
February 7, 2012 at 4:27 pm
I learned recent studies prove the anti-inflammatory effects of cherries, making it a safe and natural remedy for fever, pain, and inflammation.
February 7, 2012 at 10:47 pm
baby food can be frozen for up to 8 weeks
February 8, 2012 at 11:09 am
learned about having a puree party.
February 8, 2012 at 3:03 pm
A puree party? Such a great idea as I have several friends with small babies like mine!
February 10, 2012 at 3:51 pm
I learned that website is fantastic! There a section specifically for Baby Foods suitable for Freezing. I’m looking into those. Thanks!
February 10, 2012 at 3:55 pm
Would love to follow via GFC, but it’s not in the right sidebar. Maybe GFC is just down right now? I know that happens.
February 12, 2012 at 3:56 am
I learned that purees can be a lot more than just one food pureed! Some of the recipes look like things I would want to eat myself!
February 12, 2012 at 8:13 am
sweet
February 13, 2012 at 12:27 am
learned that you can freeze baby food
February 13, 2012 at 8:44 am
I learned that the purees are meant to supplement their diet not be a sole source of nutrition.
February 13, 2012 at 9:16 am
I can learn ton of purees for 6 to 18 months
February 13, 2012 at 2:36 pm
i like her seasoned veggies recipes-sweet potato fries – from the sweet potato toddler recipes is my favorate
February 13, 2012 at 9:09 pm
http://www.simplybabyfoodrecipes.net/2011/12/carrot-butternut-squash-puree-with-fig.html This recipe sounds really interesting!