Category Archives: Cooking

Captivating Carrots: Organics gone affordable part 5

Penelope has been eating pureed foods for just about two weeks now, and so far her favorite has been pureed carrots! Today marks her sixth month half birthday, so in honor of Penelope’s special day I am going to tell … Continue reading

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Yummy Yams: Organics gone affordable part 4

The air is crisp, the wind is blowing and the rain is falling. It feels like Autumn outside, which is why this next recipes timing is absolutely perfect! Yummy pureed yams! Yam Puree Select a good size yam (or sweet … Continue reading

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Nummy Nectarine: Organics gone affordable part 3

To follow the delicious Acorn Squash baby food tutorial here is something a bit sweeter…nummy nectarine puree! It even comes out a pretty pink color! <3 Nectarine Puree Wash nectarines thoroughly. Cut in half and take out pit Fill a … Continue reading

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Get Squashed:Organics Gone Affordable Part 2

As promised in a previous blog post, here is another tasty, step by step tutorial for making homemade organic acorn squash baby food: Cut your acorn squash in half. Spoon out the seeds in the center of either half and … Continue reading

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Organics gone affordable!

Recently Penelope has begun eyeing our food rather ravenously.  Last week as I chewed on some potato chips she mimicked my every move, chewing up her imaginary chip along with me.  Whether I’m ready to accept it or not, my … Continue reading

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Trinket Trips and Green Pie

When I was small I remember my mom taking my sister and I on trips shopping. She would often call these trips “trinket trips” in the hopes of teaching my sister and I that it’s okay to treat yourself once … Continue reading

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A part-time vegetarian

My husband and I have been trying to think up several clever ways to save money since I am now a stay at home mom.  Along with not eating out, eating leftovers as lunch and clipping coupons, we have found … Continue reading

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Is that Dinner or Dessert?!?!

For my very first Mothers Day, my beautiful daughter, Penelope gifted me the best cooking book ever! It is all about making cupcakes and is called “Hello Cupcake”.  After receiving this amazing book I feel compelled to make awesome cupcakes … Continue reading

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Honey, What’s for dinner?

If you’re anything like me, that question can often make you cringe. Don’t get me wrong, I absolutely LOVE cooking…it’s just the things that come BEFORE cooking that give me a headache.  It’s coming up with good meal ideas, making … Continue reading

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