I was making a ground beef dish (with onions, garlic, celery, carrots, tomatoes) a few weeks ago when daughter L spent some time here with Grandson C. I decided to not add any salt or salty sauces to the dish and when it was done, we set a cup of it aside for C. Then I finished off our portion by adding salt, soy sauce, worcestershire sauce. Then we pureed C's portion in a blender and daughter L froze portions for him in an ice tray as pictured above. He was able to enjoy his ground beef puree for several dinners.
The next day I roasted some trout and set one fillet aside which I made with no added salt. Then we pureed and froze C's portion. We also did roasted cauliflower.
C's food tasted fine, it made us think maybe we don't need salt in our own dishes all the time.
That's a great idea!
ReplyDeleteC sure grows up healthy and with LOADS of love!!!!
ReplyDeleteI can´t remember what I got but my "baby-brother" got the baby-food from the store, who knows what is in there...
Good on you - you´re a wonderful Grandma!
Lucky little boy! The trouble with salt is that the more we use, the more we want, and we really don't need it.
ReplyDeleteI think it's great that you're making baby food for C.! Yes, best not to add the salt. Blessings, Christine!
ReplyDeleteIt's good to cook with less salt, or even without any at all. You get used to it.
ReplyDeleteIt's great to cook like this for my granddaughter, and to cook in advance too.
Have a nice weekend.
ReplyDeleteThat's a great idea. And so good for the baby, too!
ReplyDeleteThat's a great idea!
ReplyDeleteMy daughter purees the food for her kids all the time. We don't need as much salt as we think we do.
ReplyDeleteGlad she makes the baby food. I have never added salt to my meals and with Mr. M's CKD salt is a no no. Doesn't bother us at all.
ReplyDeleteGrandson C should be developing a very sophisticated palate.
ReplyDeleteTruly we need less salt in our food. Great about making this for your grandson and inspiring you.
ReplyDeleteThat's so great. I know with our little one, he likes a sample of what we are eating these days. While 2 others are set in their ways in what they will eat.
ReplyDeleteWhat thoughtful care you put into every step, creating nourishing meals for C
ReplyDeleteHomemade baby food is the way to go. For sure. So easy to do and WAY better than the crap on the shelves.
ReplyDeleteIn can foods we get out of the store, has plenty of salt. I know most American eat to much salt.
ReplyDeleteYo trato de no poner tanta sal y poner mas hierbas como perejil y cilantro. te mando un beso.
ReplyDeleteThat is such a good idea.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
I was a working Mom like you and didn't make my own baby food either. But I bet the homemade is much better.
ReplyDeleteSuch healthy food for the baby :-D
ReplyDeleteHow loving and wise cooking dear friend 👍♥️
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