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Thanks for the baby food mill tip. I just ordered one off Amazon for about $11. We've been using a blender, but I'm anxious to try this. It sounds like it will be a little coarser (which isn't a bad thing) and we can use it on the spot for single servings. I'll have to keep the salt warning in mind when we use it at a restaurant, but I love the idea of the baby eating what we eat at the table. Also, I initially imagined ice cube trays storing the frozen food for days on end. Moving them to zip lock bags straight away would make for easier freezer storage than the glass jars we now rely on. Good stuff! --Eric

Wow, I've gotten some good information and good ideas already. For freezing, we've been using the little glass jars that store-bought baby food often comes in. The ice cube tray idea is interesting. I think my son might need 2-3 cubes in a feeding, but that might encourage us to give him a 3 course meal ;-) I like the pancake idea, too. It adds some dexterity training, and it has me thinking of a hundred combinations. Thanks. --Eric

I have a 6-month old son, and have been making some baby food at home. We have tried a fair amount of baby food from the store, both to try new flavors and to collect the jars to use for home-made stuff. My wife and I would both prefer to go with as much freshly made food for him as possible. So far, we've been successful (according to the baby) with pinto beans, chicken & beef (both with potatoes and carrots) and blueberry apple sauce (his favorite). Failures include garbanzos, avocado and broccoli & carrots. Tonight we made some mango & strawberry (which smelled amazing when it came out of the oven) and some apple & carrot. The fruits are baked, the meats are pressure cooked. Then it all goes through the blender until it is reasonably smooth. I am wondering if others have made their own baby food and what their best recipes are. I am interested in expanding his selection (corn, spinach, etc.) --Eric