Zucchini

2 zucchini, peeled, deseeded and chopped (I've heard you don't have to peel, but I did)
water

Bring to a boil, reduce heat to simmer and steam for 5 minutes. Let cool with top on and then puree. This has a very VERY mild taste, I might try something else with it next time. Or maybe add some garlic or basil? I'm trying to get some spices into my cooking for Grant. He had cinnamon with his apples this last time I made them and seemed to like it very much. I don't cook with a whole lot of spices so I'd just like to introduce the ones I use the most.

Anyways, I'm not too sure on Grant's reaction. He seemed to like it at first, but then he had himself a little tantrum. I'm not sure if it was related to the zucchini or he just wasn't in the mood for breakfast or what. I'm willing to give it another go tomorrow and see what happens. I really hope it wasn't the zucchini.

UPDATE: I don't think it was the zucchini...phew. He seemed to like it just fine this morning, so it must have been something else yesterday. Ah, babies

Bananas

Again, bananas are no cooking experiment.  Just mash with a fork, add a little water or formula and you're good to go.  Grant was pretty pleased with these.  He smiled a little and basically just kept opening his mouth.  Not bad.

Not too sure...

 Okay yeah, these are good.

just to note...

Grant loves peas...I mean he just downed an entire 2.5 oz jar of organic peas.  Since the last time I tried to make them it was a debacle, I'm fine with buying the earth's best organic ones.  Grant didn't seem to mind one bit.  He may like peas more than apples...we'll see.  Tomorrow, bananas!

Carrots

One pound organic carrots, peeled and chopped into 1" pieces (um, ish...I need to be better about equal size pieces)
water

Bring to boil, reduce to simmer for 25 minutes. Puree with some of the cooking liquid. Makes 10 1 ounce servings.

Reaction: Another winner here. Grant seemed to enjoy the carrots, they are pretty sweet and tasty so I'm not overly surprised. I guess he just didn't like those parsnips...pretty funny.

Parsnips

4 parsnips, peeled and chopped
water

Bring to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes.  Puree in blender with some of cooking water.

Oh man...Grant did not enjoy these.  The first few bites he took down with some fun faces.  And then the gagging started.  Yuck.  So I guess he won't like everything, oh well.  I'm going to try them mixed with apples tomorrow and see how that goes.  Otherwise, we're done with parsnips.

Apples

3 Organic Gala Apples
1 cup water

Peel and core apples and cut into chunks (about 8 per apple).  Add water to pot and bring to a boil.  Turn heat to low and simmer for 25 ish minutes.  Add apples and half of water to blender (I had to do two batches) and puree.  This made 12 1 oz servings (Grant now eats 2 oz at a meal).

Yum!  Grant actually was smiling and laughing a little while eating this.  I served it for breakfast with 1 oz of oatmeal.  He didn't finish it, but it was significantly more food then he normally eats.

Oatmeal

Let's just start by saying that Grant doesn't love rice cereal.  It seems to be just okay for him...maybe because it's pretty much tasteless.  Oatmeal on the other hand he really seems to enjoy so far.  He's not quite leaning forward in the high chair with his mouth open like he does for his vegetables, but he finishes it off.  Also it's baby oatmeal...not like Quaker or something, so it's not really a cooking experiment for me. I add 1 oz of water to the oatmeal and stir...voila.
Here's what Grant thinks of it!

Peas

Recipe:
1 bag (10 oz) frozen organic peas
water

Add enough water to steam peas and bring to a boil.  Boil, covered for 4 minutes.  Let cool with top on.  Puree in blender.  This was very difficult to puree smooth because of the pea skins.  I ended up passing it through a mesh strainer before I fed it to Grant as it still wasn't smooth.  Made 14 1 oz servings.

Reaction:
Grant liked this too...he was leaning forward in his high chair with his mouth open.  I'm so happy he's enjoying food!

White yams

So I was going to do peas next, but I forgot I had ordered some white yams from fresh direct.  It made sense to do these first since the peas are frozen...so here we go.

Recipe:
1 medium size white yam (or white sweet potato...same)
water

Steam in a pot for 13 minutes, let cool in pot with top on...puree in blender.  Again, I added some extra water to smooth it out and make it a little less lumpy.

Reaction:  Yum, Grant seemed to enjoy these too....I'm hoping that the man is not going to be too picky.  So far he has yet to turn his nose up at anything I've offered.  He ate this whole serving up.  Note to self, I think he's ready for 2 ounces at a meal..

In the blender

The money shot...

 "Mom, I want it on my hands..."