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I'm a first time mama and I knew early on that I wanted to make all of my daughter's baby food. Homemade organic food is the only way to ensure that your baby is eating the healthiest, cleanest food possible (which we all want). Problem is my cooking ability does not span far past making a sandwich. So I researched for months, looking for the best organic baby food cookbook. I finally decided on this one, and I am so glad that I did. This book is perfect for beginners such as myself and progresses slowly to more advanced foods as you get more comfortable in the kitchen. About 1/8 of the book is helpful info, such as; how to properly buy organic, buying food in season, how to store and freeze foods, allergies, how to start baby on solids, etc. PROS: .Each recipe is labeled Vegan, Vegetarian or Gluten Free. .Each recipe has suggestions of what spices will pair well with the dish. .The recipe tells you the best way to prepare (peel, cut, slice) each food. .Tells you how long each food can be stored for. .List of the Dirty Dozen (the dirtiest foods that should ALWAYS be purchased organically). .List of the Clean Fifteen (the cleanest foods that are okay to purchase non-organically). .Cover has a satin/matte coating that protects the book and allows you to wipe up spills. .Interior pages are uncoated (100# text) paper. .Starts out with simple single ingredient purees. .Progresses to more complex family dinners. .Each recipe includes a tip that helps to make the process easier. .Book includes a sample Meal Guide Calendar to help you plan what to feed your baby for the first few months. .Gives you tips on how to get your baby to be a "good eater". .Colorful pages and photos that give motivation to try out new and exciting foods. .Includes a good variety of fish, poultry and meat dishes as well as many vegetarian and vegan and gluten-free dishes. CONS: .Book is very thick and does not stay open on it's own. It would be amazing if it came in a spiral bound version as well. This book is perfect for beginners as well as for people who already know their way around the kitchen. Highly recommend.