Papaya + Kale + Plum

Ingredient: Ripe Papaya, Organic Kale, Plum

Directions: 
- Wash papaya, kale and plum.
- For the papaya, cut in half, remove seeds and scoop out flesh.
- For the kale, discard the stem and cook the kale. (please refer for full instructions on the "First food : Kale" entry)
-For the plum, boil or steam. (please refer for the full instructions on "First food : Plum" entry
- Combine all 3 ingredients and blend to puree form.
- Serve.

First food : Plum

How to select and store plums for baby food?

Plums are one of the foods least contaminated with pesticides so purchasing organic is your choice.


Like many other fruits, plums are very delicate. While plums will store well, you should purchase them for use within a week as the longer they are stored, the more they become bruised and softened. Choose plums without bruising, soft spots or cuts.



Ingredient : Ripe Plum

Directions:
- Use any number of ripe plums as you desire.
- Wash plums thoroughly.
- Carve an X into 1 side of the fruit.
- Place X side down in a pan with an inch of water.
- Bring water to a boil and steam until soft and tender.
- Peel fruit and remove seed.
- Blend to puree form.
- Serve.

Remarks: Mommy In-in used black plums. 

Pear + Kale

Ingredient: 
1 batch of organic kale and pear

Directions:
- Wash kale thoroughly and discard the stems.
- Wash pear, peel, remove the core and dice.
- Cook the kale. You can cook in boiling water for 5 minutes OR  microwave on HIGH for 7 minutes, stirring halfway through.   
- Reserve about 1/2 cup of the liquid to blend or puree baby’s food in your food processor or blender. 
Note: If using the microwave, leave the water droplets left from washing to help with the steaming process. There’s no need to add extra water if microwaving!
-Put pear and kale in food processor and blend to puree form
-Let your fresh pear + kale puree sit and cool.
-Serve.

First food : Pear

Ingredient: 
1 ripe pear

Directions:
- Wash pear thoroughly.
- Peel and de-seed a fully ripened pear.
- Mash or blend to puree form.
- Serve.

Apple + Kale

Ingredient: 
1 batch of organic kale and apple

Directions:
- Wash kale thoroughly and discard the stems.
- Wash apple, peel, remove the core and dice.
- Cook the kale. You can cook in boiling water for 5 minutes OR  microwave on HIGH for 7 minutes, stirring halfway through.   
- Reserve about 1/2 cup of the liquid to blend or puree baby’s food in your food processor or blender. 
Note: If using the microwave, leave the water droplets left from washing to help with the steaming process. There’s no need to add extra water if microwaving!
-Put apple and kale in food processor and blend to puree form
-Let your fresh apple + kale puree sit and cool.
-Serve.

First food : Kale

Ingredient: 
1 batch of organic kale

Directions:
- Wash kale thoroughly and discard the stems.
- Cook the kale. You can cook in boiling water for 5 minutes OR  microwave on HIGH for 7 minutes, stirring halfway through.  If boiling, reserve about 1/2 cup of the liquid to blend or puree baby’s food in your food processor or blender. 
Note: If using the microwave, leave the water droplets left from washing to help with the steaming process. There’s no need to add extra water if microwaving!
-Let your fresh kale puree sit and cool.
-Serve.

We recommend buying only organic kale for making baby food, if possible.

Choosing Kale for Baby: 

Kale comes in two main varieties- kale with flat, smooth leaves like dino kale (also called lacianto) or curled, crinkly leaves like curly kale. Lacianto kale is notably sweeter than curly or purple kale. Other popular varieties include: red russian kale and redbor kale. When choosing kale for baby, choose kale with firm, deeply colored leaves and moist stems. Do not buy kale if it is yellowed, browned, has holes or appears too soft/dry to the touch. If possible, choose “baby kale” which is more tender and has a sweeter taste than bigger kale leaves. You can keep kale for baby in the refrigerator up to 5 days- but do consume kale as quickly as possible due to the increasing bitterness that occurs from storage. Avoid washing kale before use, as moisture shortens the lifespan of kale.

First food : Papaya

Ingredient: Ripe Papaya

Method 1: 

-Wash papaya thoroughly.

- Cut in half and remove seeds.

- Scoop out flesh and mash it with fork or blend to puree form.

- Serve.

Remarks: 

No need to steam or cook.

Tips : 

How to tell if papaya is ripe:

 

50% to full color is ready to eat.