Yummy Yummy Yummies

Lately, it seems that all we're hearing when it comes to baby food is organic, organic, organic. Organic jars are stacking up in the aisles, and all over the net.

Homemade Baby has created Organics that are on the very top of the stack. Receiving positive reviews in a variety of publications including Child and Cookie, I knew my baby was safe when they asked me to sample their baby food. And how could I refuse? My hero, Dr. Harvey Karp says of Homemade Baby: "Thank you, Homemade Baby, for making it so easy for parents to feed their babies yummy organic food." Plus, they're certified by 5 food certification groups, including the USDA.

Homemade Baby's kitchen is located in LA-- a bit far for me to drive over. So I was so pleased when my shipment arrived. First, it was wrapped in a very secure, padded and insulated box, with a HUGE ice pack (remember, we're in the middle of an incredible heatwave here in Pennsylvania.) But no worries. The food, which must stay refrigerated, was cool to the touch, even after sitting in my driveway for who knows how long. That night, we sampled "Just Pears," and since then we've had "Just Apples", and "Just Squash" from their "So Smooth" line (for babies 6-8 months). Additionally, Wes is loving "Squapples" and "Yammy Yammy" (for babies 9-12 months) and can't wait to try Tex Mex (okay... I can't wait to try it! Gotta love my Tex Mex cravings!) Last night, he enjoyed "Just Peas" and when he couldn't stop eatting it, I took a taste--seriously as good as my favorite pea soup.

Yes, I've tried them. How could I not? The colors of the foods are so rich that it made me naturally curious. And the taste? Just as rich. A few nights ago I savored "Just Sweet Potatoes." I'm thinking I could buy it in the future, rather than actually make mashed sweet potatoes from scratch--who would know?

So, you don't live in LA? No problem! You can easily order off their site and they'll come packaged in the refrigerated case like mine did. They also have a Yummy Tummy Club where you can pay a flat fee (and this fee saves you money!) and they'll send your little one's dinner weekly. Select your baby's menu by Sunday night by sending an e-mail and it'll be at your doorstep a few days later.

Not into grocery shopping online yet? (Visit our message boards... we'll convince you!) You can pick up Homemade Baby at select stores like Whole Foods Market and Solar Harvest.