Success!

After two resounding failures (Attempts #2 and #3), finally success – true eating! No clamped lips, no spitting out. Isla simply welcomed the spoon with an open mouth and swallowed her lovely mix of light green goop, again and again. And I think I know why. It wasn’t because I used freshly-cut avocado or freshly-pumped breastmilk (I didn’t in either case), but rather because she was – wait for it – hungry!

I had read that I should breastfeed Isla a bit before feeding her solids so she isn't starving and/or grouchy. But this time I went straight to the "real" food and voila! A successful Attempt #4. Live and learn...

Veggie Mommy, Veggie Baby

I am a lifelong vegetarian, married to a meat-eating man, raising a vegetarian child – though technically my daughter Isla’s vegetarian status has yet to be secured. At six-and-a-half months old, Isla is still exclusively breastfed. However, in a couple of weeks, that will all change...

I love food. Wholesome, organic, real food. I love thinking about it, making it and eating it. The prospect of introducing my two passions – my daughter and food – to each other is both an exciting and daunting one. My goal, as I’m sure is the case for most moms, is to ensure optimal health, nourishment and nutrition for Isla, through the foods she eats. An added bonus would be for her to develop an appreciation of the wonderful goodness of food, although my guess is that at this stage just getting the stuff into her will trump refining her palette.

This blog will document our exploration of food in all its many shapes and forms, starting with my daughter’s very first bite. I look forward to sharing with you!