The Amazing Make-Ahead Baby Food Book

The Amazing Make-Ahead Baby Food Book by Lisa Barrangou is a cookbook that provides a system for busy parents to make three months' worth of homemade baby food in just three one-hour sessions. It focuses on creating individual "building block" purees from whole foods, which can then be combined into a wide variety of meals, with recipes like "Plum-Gingered Brocco-Quinoa" and "Coconutty Mango Lassi". The book includes guidance on food safety, timelines, allergy screening, and transitioning to more advanced foods, all based on the author's background as a food scientist. Key features of the book: Efficient system: A six-step plan to prepare a large supply of purees in three one-hour blocks. "Building block" method: Teaches you to make individual purees (e.g., carrot, sweet potato, apple) and combine them for variety. Comprehensive guidance: Includes information on food safety, feeding timelines, allergy prevention, and food selection. Flavor combinations: Offers a flavor compatibilit