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Author: Lisa Barnes
Publisher: HP Trade
Category: Book

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Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

59 reviews
Sales Rank: 4688

Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 288
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 9 x 7.4 x 0.9

ISBN: 1557884536
Dewey Decimal Number: 641.5622
EAN: 9781557884534
ASIN: 1557884536

Publication Date: March 1, 2005
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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
Fresh, wholesome meals that give little mouths something to smile about...

In The Petit Appetit Cookbook, mother and professional cook Lisa Barnes offers a healthy all-organic alternative to commercially processed, preservative-filled foods to help create delicious menus, nurture adventurous palates, and begin a lifetime of positive eating habits for children.

Includes:

- 150+ easy, fast, child-tested recipes for ages 4 months to 4 years
- Mealtime solutions for even the most finicky eaters
- Nutritional information for each recipe
- Time-saving cooking techniques
- The right age- and stage-appropriate food choices
- How and when to introduce solids to baby's diet
- Adapting family recipes for young children
- Recognizing signs of food allergies and intolerances

Customer Reviews: Read 54 more reviews...

1 out of 5 stars

Not Easy August 27, 2008
I found that this book was really hard to follow. The recipes are time consuming and difficult. As a beginner cook I would not recommend this book I had to return it.

5 out of 5 stars

A Great Resource August 3, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

I already had Super Baby Food at home for my 2nd child. It's a good book, but I wanted to find some other baby food recipes to make for my 3rd child. I purchased both Blender Baby Food and this book, The Petit Appetit. I enjoy both books, however I am very impressed with the details that this author, Lisa Barnes, goes into. She talks about food safety, nutrition, the benefits of homemade vs. store bought, organic foods, and other good topics. The chapters are divided into the ages/stages when certain foods can be introduced. She also has some great recipes that I can't wait to try.

My son is only 9 weeks old now, so he's not quite ready to begin sampling these great foods, but I figured that summer is the perfect time to catch foods at the farmer's markets while they are in season and at their freshest. I can start making, freezing and perhaps even canning some of the recipes so that they are ready when my son is ready. This book is a great resource to have at home. Don't be afraid to try making your own baby food. With my first child, I remember standing in line at the grocery store lining the conveyor belt with tons of jars of food. I never thought that I could make my own food. Between that time and the birth of my second child, I started down the organic road and realized I could make my own food. "Duh! What did people do years ago before jarred baby food!" I thought to myself. It really is easy to do but it just takes time. If you're willing to take that time, you'll benefit from buying this book!

5 out of 5 stars

Just the right amount of information July 16, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

I bought this book based on other customers' reviews, and I am very glad I did. I compared it with some other famous baby food books, and this one is by far my favorite. I like how the recipes are grouped by age-group (6-9 months, 9-12 months, etc.). I like how there are instructions for different cooking methods. I like how it includes recipes you can use later, after the baby is finished with 'baby food" and ready for finger foods and table foods.

Other books have so much information and so many "tips" that I feel overwhelmed. This book has the perfect balance of information and recipes, which is what parents actually want!

4 out of 5 stars

You don't have to be completely organic May 23, 2008
I can't afford all organic food right now, so I just buy the ordinary stuff which works just fine. I really enjoy using this book. Her directions for the food prep, with different options are helpful when you don't have much time to devote to the process. The recipes encourage me to not be afraid to let my baby try new things. I hope that by trying out a new recipe every few days, this will help my baby not become as big of a picky eater as her dad! Only issue: watch out for allergies. Read up on what not to feed your baby somewhere else, that incorporate that into your meal plans.

4 out of 5 stars

Great book, just watch some of food recommendations April 25, 2008
3 out of 4 found this review helpful

I first used this book with my first son. I made quite a few recipes and happily bought little to no store baby food. Everything is easy. Instructions are easy. I'm now using it again with my second son. It's been a great help and I love the recipes for older children as the are good for the whole family.
The negative. Some recipes include ingredients that based on other sources should not be served to children until later. I'm prety strict with these things so I don't follow all the book's guidance. Example I waited on eggs and dairy until after 1. I also limit the cookies and cakes but the book has a few more recipes for these type items than I thought was needed. But again, I'm pretty strict with these things.

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