OK, I'm a day or two late for St.Patrick's, but here it is. I know, I know...Baby will KILL me when he is older and sees what I did to him! And if he doesnt, at least his girlfriend (or boyfriend) will get a kick out the photos!
I am making Baby's food. We have passed the beginner grains, and are on fruits & vegatables. For each new item introduced, I feed him store-bought organic baby food (in a jar) for the first two days. If he eats that (and this kid eats EVERYTHING!) and has no allergic reaction, then I make the rest myself. Its really easy. Most everything is nuked to complete softness then pureed in the food processor. People told me I would never have the time or energy to do this, but it really is easy and only takes a few minutes. I can make sure he isnt getting any additives and everything is organic. Surprisingly, it is sometimes more expensive to make the fresh food than buy the prepared stuff in a jar! And he eats much, much more than the books say any baby eats. They are talking in tablespoons, and this little one eats over a cup at dinner (and up to 20oz of milk!). They say not to serve out of the jar because babies dont finish all the contents? HA! Baby eats the entire jar (even of the rare item he doesnt really like...he's just messy eating those). After that, I fill the same jar with a cereal (grain) mixture...and he eats all of that. Sometimes we close with applesauce & rice cereal for dessert before he gets his final 10 oz of milk before bed. Its insane. But, this wasnt really my point.
Tonight was the third (and last, for now) night of squash. He loved the jars of winter squash, but I couldnt find fresh winter squash at the market (dont even know what it looks like). So, tonight was butternut squash...fresh from Wild Oats.
My point is: here is how green I am for St.Patrick's Day (just to toot my own horn):
**I peeled the squash. The peels go to our composting, that I am starting in the back yard.
**I diced the squash, removed the seeds, nuked it, and bottled it. That goes in the baby.
**I dried the seeds and will be planting them in the garden tomorrow.
I feel like Nanook of the North, using every part of my (primary) food! OK, it isnt a clubbed seal or anything, but I was earth-friendly. I'm GREEN, damned it! 
Beyond washing the implements, I created no waste. Sorry, I really am geek enough to get a thrill out of such a concept. Reusker always talks about living off the grid...I talk about generating less waste. I'm a nazi recycler, I reuse every rediculous thing I can, and I try to throw very little out (waste). It drives Reusker nuts, but I believe in it....so there!
And just to be a little bit greener...its my mom's maiden name. HA!
I'm totally impressed with your use of every bit of your food ... and I wanna take a bite out of that cutie-pie!
Posted by: shelley | March 20, 2006 at 03:06 PM