Growing Up Gourmet

June 1, 2016

Carlson, founder of the food brand Baby Gourmet, shares over 100 recipes and advice for healthy eating for infants and toddlers. Carlson began selling her gourmet baby food, now "one of the top-selling organic baby food brands in North America," at the Calgary Farmers' Market. Ingredients such as coconut milk, whole grains, and seeds along with vegetables and fruits are considered with suggestions on how to buy, store, and use these items. Allergies and intolerances are discussed and a seasonality chart helps with meal planning. "Tools of the trade" include a vegetable peeler and potato masher and are complemented by pantry essentials such as lentils. Some interesting combinations include pear pumpkin banana and apple sweet potato berry swirl. For adventurous eaters, there is Moroccan lamb with couscous and spiced pumpkin flax teething biscuits, among others. Toddlers will enjoy mango carrot smoothies, fresh minty pea hummus, and teenie beanie burgers made of chickpeas. Also noted is how to make recipes gluten free. The last chapter provides meal ideas for the whole family. VERDICT There is plenty here to tempt young foodies and develop their gourmet tastes.--Barbara Kundanis, Longmont P.L., CO

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