Sunday, December 7, 2008

Food update

Well, as we near the big One Year milestone, we're getting ready to introduce things we've previously considered off-limits....eggs, wheat, nuts, citrus, strawberries, and honey.


In the meantime, we've delved into quite a few new and yummy fruits, veggies, dairy, meats, and fish (including some Mom and Dad had never even eaten!). Here's an update of Cole's food likes and dislikes, for those of you who are interested:


THE ONES HE LOVES
Carrots
Peas
Mangos
Any fruit with plain yogurt
Cantalope
Corn
Butternut Squash (upgraded from "Eat Happily", previously)
Cheese (any kind, apparently)
Brown rice pasta
Tomatoes
Pomegranate
Figs
Pumpkin
Artichoke
Cauliflower


THE ONES HE'LL EAT HAPPILY
Pears
Apples
Acorn Squash
Plums
Sweet Potatoes
Apricots
Peaches
Summer Squash
Kasha Cereal (not the brand Kashi...it's roasted buckwheat)
Beets
Black Beans + Yogurt
Chicken
Halibut
Kidney Beans + Brown Rice
Parsnips
Banana
Blueberries
Spinach
Potatoes
Cherries
Salmon
Turkey
Oatmeal
Grapes
Lentils
Pork
Eggplant (although we think it may have given him a rash)
Lima beans
Mushrooms
Cranberries
Rutabaga
Spices: Dill, Mint, Cinnamon, Curry, Cumin, Garlic, Basil


THE ONES HE HATES HATES HATES
Zucchini
Broccoli
Avocado (although he likes it with banana...thanks, Bestemor!)
Kiwi
Raspberries
Hummus (only 'cause the baby version is dry and bland)
Turnips
Bell Peppers (roasted ones, at least)


STILL PENDING....??
There are only a few fruits and veggies left we can think of that he hasn't had. Please leave a comment if you think of any we've missed!
Brussels Sprouts (he's going to try these tomorrow)
Swiss chard
Asparagus
Celery
Green beans
Pineapple
Watermelon
Citrus: Orange, Grapefruit, Lemon, Lime

1 comment:

Aunt Barrie said...

A good healthy eater you have there. By the time he gets to high school you are both going to need a second job!