The Big Book of Organic Baby Food - (Organic Foods for Baby and Toddler) by Stephanie Middleberg (Paperback)

About the Book

The only cookbook you'll need to go from preparing easy, organic first foods to healthy meals the whole family will enjoy.

Book Synopsis

Your baby deserves the most natural, wholesome food that Mother Nature has to offer―and you can give them exactly that. The Big Book of Organic Baby Food is your complete baby food cookbook offering delicious homemade recipes for every stage of your baby's development.

As a registered dietician, Stephanie Middleberg has made healthy eating her life's work. As mother to her son Julian, it's her personal mission. The Big Book of Organic Baby Food is an all-in-one baby food cookbook that includes more than 230 easy yet versatile recipes, as well as Stephanie's expert nutritional advice and parental insight.

Informative and recipe-packed, The Big Book of Organic Baby Food is the only baby food cookbook first-time parents need to prepare delicious, all-natural meals for years to come. Start with the basics and make your way to balanced family meals for everyone. From their first puree to their first burrito, this baby food cookbook is as comprehensive as your baby's nutritional needs.

• AGES & STAGES Each chapter covers developmental changes and FAQs so you never have to make nutritional guesses when it comes to your little one
• PUREES Choose from more than 115 single-ingredient and combination purees
• SMOOTHIES & FINGER FOODS Over 40 recipes introduce new flavors and textures to encourage self-feeding
• FAMILY MEALS 70+ recipes to please all palates, from toddler-friendly fare to meals for the whole family

The Big Book of Organic Baby Food is the only baby food cookbook that responds to your baby's nutritional needs at:

• 6 MONTHS―Stage 1: Single -Ingredient Purees
• 6 TO 8 MONTHS―Stage 2: Smooth Combination Purees
• 9 TO 12 MONTHS―Stage 3: Chunky Combination Purees
• 10 MONTHS & UP―Smoothies & Finger Foods
• 12 TO 18 MONTHS―Toddler Meals
• 12 MONTHS & UP―Family Dinners

Review Quotes

"As a mom and RD, I've always taken the role of family chef very seriously. I wish this book was around when my kids were first sitting down to the table, ready to eat their first bites of real food. The photos are stunning, the advice is practical, and Stephanie's recipes are delicious!" --Joy Bauer, MS, RD, health and nutrition expert for NBC's TODAY show and best-selling author of From Junk Food to Joy Food

"Don't be fooled by all the talk about babies, if your kids are grown or just a gleam in your eye, grab this book, stock your kitchen and quickly get comfortable with prepping and eating healthy food. There's no excuse now, Stephanie shows us that it's fast, economical, and fun to create organic family meals. Delight in dining, and joyful times around the table are nutritionally important and a psychological safeguard against future eating disorders." --Melanie A. Katzman, PhD

"New parents always need the best, most thorough science-based info about what to do for their baby. They also want loving, gentle advice and encouragement from someone who's been there. Stephanie Middleberg's beautiful, comprehensive book does both. You bet I'm buying a copy for all of my new-mom friends!" --Beth Lipton, Health Magazine Food Director

"You want to know what to feed your baby, what not to, when to, and how to do it all?and therein lies the magic of The Big Book of Organic Baby Food?you get all this fed to you in one book full of beautiful, delicious recipes and better nutrition content to support you. What a gift!" --Ashley Koff RD, The Better Nutrition Simplified Program

About the Author

STEPHANIE MIDDLEBERG, MS, RD, CDN is the author of the bestselling cookbook The Big Book of Organic Baby Food and one of New York City's most sought-after health experts. The founder and owner of Middleberg Nutrition, she and her team of registered dietitians offer nutritional counseling, consulting, and cooking classes to individuals and families.

Stephanie has been featured in top tier media publications including Harper's Bazaar, Elle, Fitness, Glamour, Shape, Self, Cosmopolitan, Women's Health, Marie Claire, Redbook, Good Housekeeping, Women's Day, and MSNBC.com. When she isn't working with her clients or media outlets, you can find Stephanie jogging with her husband and son, traveling, or concocting recipes in the Middleberg Nutrition Test Kitchen.