Baby Food Recipe - Asian Cuisine ( for babies learning to self feed)

If your baby refuses to be fed from a spoon, don't worry it's because he/she is showing signs of being independent. She wants to feed herself, so what you need is to prepare a meal which allows them to do so. They usually like to pick up the food with their hands, which is fine, start off with that for the first few meals. Slowly introduce their baby spoons or fork with the food. They may not accept them immediately, but more importantly keep doing. As long as they continue to eat, it's fine. Here's a simple recipe which you can do to help your child with both using their hands and utensils.

MINI STEAM MEAT BALLS

servings - approx 15 pieces
Preparation time - approx 45min


INGREDIENTS
3 table spoon of minced chicken

broccoli - 1 stem ( equivalent to 1 little "tree")

carrot - 1 slice


Less than half a tea spoon of flour

PREPARATION
Chop the broccoli and carrots into tiny fine pieces

Place the minced meat into a bowl and Mix the chop broccoli and carrot together


Sprinkle the flour over the paste and mix them again until the flour is dissolved

Take a tea spoon of paste and roll into a small ball.
Note: I based the size of the meat ball similar to a lime so that your baby can hold the food easily.

COOK
Let the meat balls steam for 15min.

Leave them to cool down so that your baby can help him or herself easily. 

Encourage them to self feed by using a baby plastic fork with the meat on top . It will get a little messy for babies learning to self feed, but it's alright. Don't be discouraged, do it often and they should pick up within a week.

Baby food Recipe ( for babies learning to self-feed )

If your baby refuses to be fed from a spoon, don't worry it's because he/she is showing signs of being independent. She wants to feed herself, so what you need is to prepare a meal which allows them to do so. They usually like to pick up the food with their hands, which is fine, start off with that for the first few meals. Slowly introduce their baby spoons or fork with the food. They may not accept them immediately, but more importantly keep doing. As long as they continue to eat, it's fine. Here's a simple recipe which you can do to help your child with both using their hands and utensils.

Mini Salmon Potato patty

Preparation time approx. 45min
Servings : 15pieces ( based on 2 kids ages between 1-2yrs old)

INGREDIENTS
1 potato or sweet potato

1 slice of salmon fish (belly is better, so that it's not so dry)

Half a slice of Kraft cheese

1 egg

PREPARATION

Wash  the potato thoroughly and Remove the skin

Cut the potato into pieces and bring it boil till soft for approx 20min. Use a fork to test if it's soft.

Let the potato cool down to room temperature than mash it till it's smooth.

Boil the slice salmon for approx 10mim till it's soft. Remove the skin if any.

Smash the salmon to tiny pieces.

Crack the egg, remove the egg yolk ( optional) and Mix the ingredients together .

Cut the cheese into tiny pieces and set aside.

COOK

Heat up a non-stick pan to medium heat.

Scoop up approx half a table spoon of the paste and top the party with the chopped cheese. pan fry lightly till both sides are golden brown.

Leave the potato patty to cool down to room temperature.

Your babies can help themselves by hand and/or encourage them to use the fork with the patty on it. You should always guide them through it. 

Selfie of the week

Selfie of the day. Feeling bored and needed to find something interesting to do. This is what I did . 

Setting up to film an interview

Another filming day. Setting up to film an interview at Nokia Singapore. Early morning doesn't seem to be my kind of thing... 

Friday fashion of the week - casual mommy

Casual today, a bright yellow off shoulder romper with black belt. Accessory free today.

Light makeup with bright pink lipstick

A pair of H&M ruggered shoes with thick heels so that I still look tall.

Stylish accessories for mommies & baby girls

It's addictive! You can never stop buying women's accessories. Not only do I buy them for myself, I bought for my daughter too.

Here's one design which looks beautiful and stylish yet suitable for babies who tend to pull your necklaces all the time especially when carrying them. These are good cos they are thick and not attached by thin chains which can burst easily. With their tiny hands, they won't be able to grab much of the necklace, hence minimize stretching on the piece. Go for Colours that are bright and cheery which makes mommies stand out. There are plenty of designs and wide range of colours at Lovisa. 

Rinoa wanted to have her own collection, so I went crazy at the shop and bought a few. I had a good time picking up a few nice ones for her. Since I was looking for something casual , I bought them at CottonOn Kids. The strings/materials used to hold the designs are stretchable and elastic so it's good. If u r looking for something a little more fancy, go to Accessorize . They have for both adults and older children , but limited items for girls under 2yrs.

Accessorizing yourself don't always have to be just necklaces, bangles and ear rings. Try a thin scarf with pretty sequins which u can match with plain dresses or tops especially tubes.

Happy shopping!

Baby 1st birthday Celebration @ TreeHouse, The Grand Stand Singapore

  

Naomi's 1st Birthday Celebration @ The TreeHouse, The Grand Stand. A private section to host a lovely and casual kids party for a crowd of over 40 pax. All Decorations such as balloons, streamers, banners were put up by the friendly and helpful staff.  For more info on planning a party here you can visit their website www.gourmetplus.com.sg

 

 

 The Private area is connected to the play area for kids to enjoy and allows the parents to enjoy themselves. Its a safe and fun place. There plenty of toys and books to keep them entertained for w long while. Steps are wide enough for children and kids to take their time to climb. for kids under 2yrs old, better to have some assistance. =)  I can leave Rinoa alone while i ensure the party is prepared as planned.

 

Cake Pops baked and packaged by Sylvia Lee.  Cake flavor - Chocolate fudge decorated with assorted colored flowers to match the garden theme. Cake pop stand made with love by ME. These pops were thank you favors distributed to kids and families.

 

2 tier 3D cake created by Sylvia Lee. Based on a garden theme to match the venue TreeHouse. All bugs such as Bees, Butterflies, Ladybird were individually created including the flower decorations. All edible. Cake flavour - Dark chocolate. The Taste was perfect, not too sweet =D   Yummy!

For more photos of her baking and cakes , you can look her up in facebook (Sylvia Lee). She'd be happy to help =)

 Happy friends and families catching up =D

 Yummy food and display, buffet style. There was Pasta, Shepard's Pie, Chicken wings, spring rolls,  and many more yummy food !

 Thank you everyone for your lovely presents for both Naomi and Rinoa. they really love them.

Thank you TreeHouse for setting up a nice little 

corner to display the presents.

Happy Birthday Naomi! In her beautiful Trudy & Tedy Dress.