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Earlier this year, I wrote about how to introduce your baby to herbs and spices, along with some purée recipes Zane especially enjoyed as a new eater. I feel like it’s a responsibility and joy in my life to continue exposing him to new tastes and flavor combinations, so I wanted to pass on some [...]

When considering what approach to take to solids, my goal was to give Scribble the best possible chance to become a happy, versatile eater. I know a lot of parents put their children on very healthful diets: no gluten, no refined sugars, no processed foods, etc.  And although we do try to avoid these foods, [...]

Everything with a first baby is a brand new adventure.  Thinking back to my pregnancy, I prepared so much more for labor and delivery than anything else!  It wasn’t very sensible when the labor and delivery are only a day or two, and the baby will be with you for much longer. I remember very clearly those early days of [...]

When we started Scribble on solids at the end of February, we intended to start with purees. We loved the idea of BLW, but were a little nervous about giving him solid chunks of food to gnaw on when he wasn’t sitting up unassisted consistently.  Still, Scribble was fascinated by the eating process. I had [...]

Once Zane learned the pincer grasp, mealtime became more relaxing because we could eat simultaneously (rather than a bite for him, then a bite for me, etc.) and he could set his own pace. Plus, he seemed generally happier anytime he gained a skill that allowed him a bit more independence. This developmental milestone also [...]

Baby H is an incredibly great eater. This kid loves food and literally lunges at the spoon for each bite. She also gets sad and starts crying if she starts to feel like the bowl might be getting empty. Don’t come between my baby and her next meal! Otherwise, you have to see the sad-n0-more-beets [...]

We’re very excited to welcome Sarah, mama to 10 month old Zane, as the newest Hellobee food contributor! Sarah’s love of food led her to leave her management job to complete a comprehensive organic farming apprenticeship. Now she uses her love of farm-to-table cooking to make delicious food for others as a personal chef and small-scale [...]