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 - Recipie bookSo this recipie book gets points for lots of pictures and very interesting ideas for toddler and child foods. The only complaint that I had about the book was that they used A LOT of weird words for simple ingredients like: mangetout instead of snap peas. Can't you just say snap peas? I actually had to go online for some other ingredients as well. But over all she has some good recipies. Rating: - Lovin' ItAm Lovin' this cookbook. Was a little hesitant to order another cookbook online without being able to look at it first, but the other reviews convinced me it was a good decision. And boy was it! This cookbook is awesome! Provides me with lots of new menu ideas vs. the redundant cheerios/yogurt for breakfast and turkey/cheese for lunch. (Not that there's anything wrong with those things). But I know my son is going to get burned out on the same stuff. And sometimes you just need a quick recipe on the nights when you're not into making a full-on dinner and little one is hungry. The recipes are short & sweet, easy to follow and actually contain ingredients that are in your house already or are easy to obtain from your local grocery. Plus they're healthy! A nice combination of realistic cooking times and yummy food! I didn't give this book a five star only because I think there could have been just a few more distinctive recipes for times of the day for the beginner with table food. The book starts with information on Healthy Eating, Food-Combining, Essential Nutrients, and basic How-To's on feeding little ones. Even Coping with Feeding Problems, Managing Allergies and Sensible Shopping. A lot of info but designed to be read easily or you can choose to skip straight to recipes. Then the book is broken down into sections. The first section is baby's first foods- a variety of purees and cereals when first introducing baby to "solids". (ie- first rice flakes, carrot and potato puree, apple puree). Next, on to include a wider variety of pureed baby foods. (ie- chicken with rice and leeks, pork apple with parsnip and rutabaga, fresh peach yogurt). All home made, all healthy and best of all- easy to make. Then, for babies that are ready for soft lumps and first finger foods and on to mashed/chopped meals and finger foods. (ie- eggy toast fingers, macaroni cheese, pork with apples). Part three is for 1-2 year olds (ie- tuna pasta bake, first chicken nuggets, mini pitta pizzas). Finally, Part four is for 3-6 year olds (mini blueberry pancakes, apple and oat muffins, twice baked potato, chicken and corn pizza). There's everything from breakfast to dinner and all foods in between, including snacks, soups and drinks. There's even a section on cooking with your kids. Another great feature is that under each recipe there's small icons that tell you at glance if the recipe is suitable for vegetarians, gluten-free, contains eggs or peanuts, ect. Also, many of the recipes can be modified for almost all age groups. Indispensable for mommies and daddies of babies, toddlers and children! Rating:  - Marvelous Mush and Bountiful Benefits!This book was purchase don a military bas ein Germany when my son was just born. In it were MARVELLOUS recipes my entire family loved. The best one is a fried rice recipe that my son would gobble up in a heartbeat. The truth is we all mean well, but some kid tested recipes with the British's sense of amazing helathy eating (don't laugh they have gotten up there) is an amazing combination. I HIGHLY reccomend this as the only book on this topic you will ever need.. and now my son is four.. and I still make recipes for him.. and several for me!!!! They even have eating plans, menus and definitions you cna really use. For both the first time and experienced mothers and child care professionals. Rating: - Mmm, Yum!Easy to read, prepare and make. Delicious recipies that are in age group sections. Gives advise about weaning and what to give your baby depending on age and circumstance. Great photos for each recipie. Really recommend. Rating: - The big book of recipesmy daughter asked for this book so she could find new recipes to make for her son. it is a wonderful book and anyone would love it In association with Amazon.com | |