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Dani Spies is a Certified Health and Nutrition Counselor, Fitness Trainer and Mom who is passionate about finding simple ways to make real, whole, nutrtious foods a part of an everyday kitchen. More about Dani »

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KidBite: Whole Wheat Pasta w/ Eggplant, Mozzarella, & Tomato Sauce

KidBite: Whole Wheat Pasta w/ Eggplant, Mozzarella, & Tomato Sauce
When treated with a little TLC, eggplant is a very kid-friendly veggie.

It's soft, creamy, mildly nutty and super easy for a 'three-toothed one year' old to mash on the top of her mouth. 

Mixing it with some whole wheat pasta and tomato sauce was an easy way for me to introduce a new veggie to Katie since she absolutely adores her pasta (or as she says, DASTDA).

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Asparagus Soup (For the Whole Family)

Asparagus Soup (For the Whole Family)
I admit that I have been less than consistent when it comes to making Katie "baby / toddler" foods.

It's just that when it comes right down to it, it can be challenging enough just to get a nutritious, homemade meal on the table for Beng and I, never mind a separate meal for Katie!  But that does NOT mean that I have not been making great food for Katie because I have, but here's the deal...

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Pineapple and Banana Smoothie

Pineapple and Banana Smoothie
If you are wondering why it has taken me three months to post a new KidBite recipe the answer is simple.

Katie has figured out how to do things she wasn't doing three months ago.

I mean three months ago she started doing things like this:


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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".

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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:

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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...

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