Ok, sugar free is a bit of a misnomer, because these do have fruit which of course is sugar, but otherwise, there is no refined sugar in these. Best part though- they are delicious and very easy to make. Second best part, my daughter loved them as much as I did. Third best part, a homemade crepe sounds even fancier than a pancake and actually my day is already off to a more refined start (in my head. In reality, I'm still in pj's with no make up and my Birdie just peed on the

I really dislike the phrase "baby food." Food is food and when we decide that only certain foods (or certain preparations of foods) are appropriate for a baby, we miss a big opportunity for helping a baby learn to chew, to swallow safely, to clear their mouth. We also miss the chance to help our babies learn how to be in control of their own hunger and interest and learn to love all foods and flavors that are important to a family. It's also a slippery slope. We are willin

Corn on the cob: easy to hold and manipulate, great oral sensory input, sweet and delicious, difficult to bite off large choking hazard sized pieces. #babyled #babyledweaning #easybabyledweaningmeals #feedingbabysolids #fingerfeeding #fingerfoods #putpickypastyou

Veggie-ful Shepherd's Pie I hate having to cook dinner after work. I know I am not alone in this sentiment (I'm pretty sure I just heard a collective "amen, sister.") So any make-ahead-and-quickly-reheat or one-pan-meal ideas make me happy. Because of this, and despite the fact that it's still summer and I should be making only raw salads, I decided to make Shepherd's pie. And it was delicious. This dish was identified by my sister, who came to eat with us, as the "best

I love these not-meat meatballs and they make a perfect meal for young feeders (baby led weaning- style or toddler snacks). The original recipe can be found on the blog In Jennies Kitchen but I modified it slightly. I do indeed make the ricotta instead of buying it, mainly because it's not nearly as hard as it seems, it's delicious, and it also makes me feel very fancy! Lentil-Ricotta “Meat”balls Serves 2 adults and 1 baby with leftovers Ingredients: 1 cup cooked lentils, pu