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Dani Spies is a Health & Food Coach and Fitness Trainer who enjoys finding simple, d'lishes ways to incorporate nutritious ingredients into an everyday kitchen. More about Dani »

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Zucchini With A Kiss Of Mint

Zucchini With A Kiss Of Mint
It may be obvious from my lack of posting that I have not been bending over backwards to make separate foods for Katie. 

For the most part she eats what I am eating, "baby-bird-style".

The Egg Yolk - A Breakfast Favorite

The Egg Yolk - A Breakfast Favorite
You'll have to forgive me for being so M.I.A. in the KidBites department, but this should explain everything:

Baby Food Shmabey Food- Give Me The Goods!

Baby Food Shmabey Food- Give Me The Goods!
Whether it's jarred baby food or Mama's homemade purees and mashes, Katie is WAY more interested in having real food in front of her that she can actually pick up and explore! 

I suppose I can't blame her, I mean really...

Prune Puree (and a PB&PP snack for Mom!)

Prune Puree (and a PB&PP snack for Mom!)
Once Katie hit six months old I had nearly HAD IT with our "Exclusively Pumping" arrangement.

As I began to give Katie some "real food" I gave myself permission to back off my "pumping schedule" and decided that if and when my supplied dropped I would supplement with formula when needed.

Banana and Avocado Mash

Banana and Avocado Mash
I have a little secret to share.

I can't believe it myself, but the truth is...

Mango Puree

Mango Puree
This will be the second and the last of the single pureed foods that I post! 

 If there is any part of you that is wondering why, the reason is simple...

Sweet Potato Puree

Sweet Potato Puree
The time has come when Miss Kate-a-Licious has become ready to eat "real food".  And by real food I mean ANYthing that has not been pumped from my boobies (because in case you forgot, Katie and I never succeeded at nursing so I have been exclusively pumping for the last six months!).

The hard part was deciding which d'lishes food to start with...

Food For Thought »

Busted! Frustrated... so I ate.
Feb 24, 10 - 3 Comments
So annoying but what can I do? Observe, learn and move forward, right?
What Kind of Eater Are You??
Feb 1, 10 - 4 Comments
I have to be honest, I've always been a bit of a fast eater BUT
Ask Dani - How Do You Come Up With Ideas?
Jan 13, 10 - 1 Comments
Hi Dani, I've been reading your blog for about a year now and I've never