Cocina de Kat is breaking into baby food! I have noticed
that there aren’t very many healthy, varied combinations of baby food here in
Mexico City. My baby foods are all made fresh from fresh ingredients and cooked
in the healthiest way possible. All of my fruits and vegetables are steamed and
all of the meats are baked, roasted, or boiled with broth or olive oil. There
are no preservatives or added sugar. Each puree combination tastes exactly like
the foods that it is comprised of.
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| From closest to furthest: zucchini, beets, peas, and apples cooking |
I make different puree combinations each week. They can
safely be stored in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours or in the freezer for
3-6 months. They come in frozen one-ounce cubes and can easily be defrosted in
the refrigerator over night. You can defrost one flavor at a time or place
multiple cube flavors together to make your own combinations.
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| Steak, potato, apple pureé |
When introducing new foods to your baby, it is best to
wait 3-5 days in between new foods so that you can identify any reactions of
allergies that your baby may have to a new food. Both of my children have had
food intolerances and allergies, so I am well versed in cooking for specialized
diets. Please let me know if you are needing foods for your baby that are
gluten-free. I am happy to help you with this. All of my baby foods are dairy-free,
egg-free, soy-free, and nut-free.
To order, I will have a Google Order form each week
posted on Friday morning and will close on Monday morning at noon. I will
prepare all baby foods on Tuesdays and they will be ready for collection in
Condesa on Wednesdays. I will have two pick up locations for your orders
including:
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My apartment above Restaurante Lardo at Agustin
Melgar and Mazatlan.
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Parque España
You will be able to choose which flavor combinations you
would like and how many ounces you would like of each. The prices will be
listed for each combination. Fruit and veggie combinations will be less
expensive than combinations with meat because of the price differential in
purchasing. All combinations will be reasonably priced for the quality of the
purees. All foods will be pureed twice- once in a Ninja blender and a second
time in a baby food mill. They will be of a smooth consistency.
Ideally, for this to be as eco-friendly as possible, I
would appreciate it if you can bring your own storage containers when you
collect your cubes. These can be glass containers, Ziploc freezer bags, or
plastic containers. I would suggest bringing a different container for each of
your different flavor combinations. By using reusable storage containers, we
reduce our environmental footprint and save on the cost of materials that would
need to be added into the food costs. I will have Sharpee markers available to
label your containers with the food and the date when you pick them up.
While I have successfully run food operations in Qatar
and Peru, this is a new venture for me in Mexico. I am happy to hear any
suggestions or advice you may have for how this can work better for you. My
goal is healthy, fresh baby food for all of your little ones just as my girls have
benefitted from the same meals. My three year old is an excellent eater and her
favorite foods include green beans, carrots, peas, turkey, and salmon. She
rarely eats processed foods and eats each meal with gusto. I have no doubt that
this love of healthy food has come from having been offered these meals since
she first started solids. I would love to help instill a love of healthy, real
foods for your little ones too.
Order form is here:
Order form is here:
Thank you for your support!
Warm wishes,
Kat
