I know all about foodmills. And blendered food. I know how to steam and mash and puree just about anything. It helps to have had four kids to feed over the years. You learn not to become squeamish over pulverized spinach or majorly macerated chicken breast. It's just part of the deal to be able to deal with runny plums and very loose pumpkin and squished squash. It's all part of the bargain, and it's all to the good. A good eater is a happy eater, especially later on in life.
I found the following article out of the New York Times to be especially interesting. There's no doubt about it, living in the big city affects the way you approach eating. It's that daily exposure to new and different and interesting foods, not only familiar ethnic foods and traditional family flavors, but also those from around the world. Living in a small town has it's disadvantages. I'm always excited when a new restaurant opens up here in town, but I know that it's only a speck in the eye when it comes to the variety of flavors and cooking styles available in a major metropolitan city.
Cooking is an exciting adventure, and cooking for children should be no exception. I remember being very tuned into size and shapes of those early foods, being turned onto sensitivity issues and the like from the start. But I also knew that experiencing different foods and flavors was important. So it was a thrill to see that that writer was so tuned into contemporary ingredients, fanciful flavors and unique combinations of tastes and was willing to share them with her toddler. I grew up in a fairly mono-flavored home, and rebelled against flavors and textures and anything unique. Reading this I wished my mom was more experimental. For someone who loves to cook, it's great to see that simple yet interesting foods have finally made their way to the high chair tray.
Cooks Talk!
Interesting eating adventures for baby!
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/01/dining/01baby.html
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