Just thinking about
putting something into my girl’s mouth that has come straight out of the jar
like Heinz jars. I know they have the ingredients written on the back, but how
do we know they are the real ingredients- or what about those big words both in
and out of brackets.
I used to be one of the
mums that if I had to buy off the shelves or conveniently buy baby food, I
would always go for organic or the smaller brands that claim to be homemade
etc.
One brand I have come
across recently that caught my eye and my girl’s tummies is the Baby Bistro
Range.
I came across them when
searching for homemade food in Australia. They do come frozen but all the
ingredients are written clearly on the back and you can also see what is in the
tub (and smell.)
There are two tubs that
really stand out for me and stood out from the rest.
The first is:
Organic Macaroni and Cheese with a Twist
(12 Months to 5 Years+) $7.95
This is Baby Bistro’s unique twist on an old favourite… macaroni &
cheese with spinach. It’s the steamed and blended organic spinach that really
sets this meal apart. No other vegetable has more vitamin K than spinach, and
vitamin K is a bone growth superfood. Spinach is also very high in vitamin A,
manganese, folate, magnesium, iron, vitamin C, B2… the list goes on.
This meal wouldn’t be complete without delicious cheddar cheese that’s
full of calcium and protein for strong bones and growing muscles, and parmesan
cheese for extra flavour.
Toddler Mains are available in 200gm per serve Suitable from (12
Months to 5 Years+)
Organic Ingredients: Brown Rice Pasta (Certified
Organic Brown Rice Flour), Spinach, Cheddar Cheese, Parmesan Cheese, Milk,
Butter, Wholemeal Spelt Flour (contains gluten)
Madison has never in her
life eaten Macaroni and cheese so this was a little trial for her- and
to be honest I have never had it either. I did have a little taste and also
fell in love and jumped onto www.taste.com.au to find a recipe.
Personally I love mac and cheese but I have never made it from scratch, and usually just buy the packet stuff and add some vegetables in it.
Organic ABC Minestrone (12 Months to 5
Years+) $7.95
ABC
Minestrone is full of green veggies like beans, which contain lots of the
essential vitamins and minerals that keep little hearts and lungs nice and
healthy, and peas, which help keep blood sugar at a healthy level. Celery is a
good source of antioxidants and zucchini is full of dietary fibre for a healthy
tummy.
Baby
Bistro’s ABC Minestrone is made with Glutine free Corn Pasta for a little bit
of extra fun and topped off with tasty parmesan cheese to create a delicious,
warm and healthy meal perfect for growing bodies.
Toddler Mains are available in 200gm per serve Suitable from 12
Months to 5 Years+
Organic
Ingredients: Chicken Stock (Water, Free range Chicken, Carrot, Onion, Celery,
Herbs), Potato, Carrots, Zucchini, Celery, Brown Onion, Green Beans, Peas, Corn
Pasta (corn flour, water) (gluten-free), Tomato Puree, Olive Oil, Parmesan
Cheese, Garlic
One thing I was always
taught when introducing food to my girls is to make it fun. The ABC minestrone
is not only yummy but also educational. I have no idea why when I add so
many vegetables to the minestrone the girls don’t like eating it and to be
honest I think with over doing the vegetables it just starts tasting a little
funny until you get the perfect balance. At least when giving this to my kids
there is no need to play around with a balance on veg as Baby Bistro has got it
perfect.
Organic Apple
and Cinnamon Delight 6m+ $4.05
I could have
eaten this straight out of the pot myself and devoured the lot. I used to make
extra puree when making it for the girls just so that I could eat it or have it
with my pork. This however has an amazing cinnamon twist that I absolutely LOVE
and so do my girls.
My 5 year old
tried it and told me it is like eating a cinnamon donut while taking a bit of
an apple- strangely enough she was spot on.
It is a great
one to have either hot or cold and enjoyed to the last drop. Madison is 2 and
she liked the container clean- not a single drop left.
There is quite a range of
different flavours and ages in food so there will certainly be something for
your little one. It makes life so much easier for us busy mums to be able to
whip something up straight out of the freezer.
