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and no, I’m not pregnant. I just can’t stop eating beta-carotene. Why are orange foods soooo good?
Evan’s carrot cake oats made with oat bran, goat milk yogurt and topped with coconut cream. Obsessed.
Favorite lunch of the week…
Summer was gracious enough to share a few of her sweet potato fries with me, and I made Alaina Rose’s Coconut Spice & Everything Nice Salad with chicken sausage instead of chickpeas. Good news: my basil and cilantro plants are still alive, and can I just tell you how much I love having fresh herbs right out my back door? I’ve been adding them to every dish. So tasty!
Speaking of Summer, we’re really enjoying introducing her solids with the Baby Led Weaning Method. Her favorite foods thus far have been baked sweet potato fries and broccoli roasted in butter. One of my readers is a big fan of Baby Led Weaning and would like to share her copy of the book with one of you. So, if you’re interested in receiving it or have a friend who would like it, simply leave a comment below, and I’ll pick a random winner (U.S. residents only please).
OK, off to do some yoga and roast asparagus with fresh basil for an afternoon BBQ with friends. Hope you’re having a good Sunday!
P.S. The winner of the Zevia coupon is Shannon.
Congrats Shannon. I will email you. 
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That salad looks really good! Is the beta carotene really making your skin glow?
Amanda,
That salad was delicious – I loved the spice combo mixed with the coconut oil and lime juice. No, I’m not really glowing, but my palms and feet do have a slight orangish tint to them.
I’m right there with you. People sometimes ask me why my hands are orange. Carrots, sweet potatoes, spinach – I’d rather be orange than go without them.
Both the oats and the salad look fantastic! Sweet potato + avocado = love! I would love a copy of Baby Led Weaning–Will is only a month old, but I’m sure in no time we’ll be ready for solid foods!
Be careful so you don’t turn orange
Too late – palms and feet are quite “tan” these days.
Hubba hubba…that bowl of oats looks amazing! I am always glowing since the orange stuff is my favorite. I am so ready for cantaloups to come into season! Oh, I have to tell you, Tony was singing your praises today about the Kerrygold butter. He cooked all weekend when I was gone and he even made popcorn with it for the boys’ movie night. Apparently you have another fan!
Sarena,
Your hubby has great taste. Bacon and Kerrygold butter – wise man you got there.
oh guuuurl, i feel your pain on the beta-carotene induced glowing! you’re talking to the girl who holds a pencil as she raises her hand so the professor doesn’t notice the orange palms! strangely enough, the farmers at the farmer’s markets are notice the orange hue WAY more than anyone else!
but i love my kabocha too much to give it up!
carrot cake oats always get my interest but i’m never patient enough to grate carrots when i’m making my oats! that might be the laziest thing i’ve ever said. well, close anyway!
i’m glad the baby led weaning is going well! you’re really allowing summer to develop into her own person!
Tea-Bag,
I don’t grate. That’s what food processors are for.
I am SO interested in a new approach for my second child! My first daughter didnt eat anything solid until well after 1 year because she had such texture aversions! So, anything new i welcome with open arms because the standard baby rice cereal definitely did not work for us the first time around!
I would love to win this book for my sister! She’s due in October with her first baby boy.
Eeek I’m honored that my recipe has made it into your daily rotation of eats!
haha, I’ve been obsessed with them lately, too.
And, I totally second your orange food obsession. All my favorite fruits/veggies are orange, and I’ve got the yellowish/orange hands and feet to prove it!
Fun fact: In the latest issue of Glamour Magazine, an article said that some scientists did a study comparing the levels of attractiveness between women who have an orangey glow from the high levels orange-toned produce in their diet versus the same color from the sun/tanning products, and guess what? The orange-food-eaters were viewed as more attractive!
That’s fantastic! haha I could never stand the color of fake tanning lotion, so maybe orange foods are the way to go.
Evan,
Good to know. Both CD and I love sweet potatoes – perhaps our orange glow brought us together.
Thanks again for the carrot cake oats. Love of my life these days.
i can’t wait to introduce lillian to sweet potatoe fries, broccoli and all things fresh and yummy
thanks for being an inspiration, would love the book to help our adventure! xo
I am so interested in that book! I have requested it from the library twice and failed to have the time to pick it up….so if it came straight to my door that would be really awesome!
Also, we drink a lot of carrot juice and have the orange glow thing going too! 
I would love this book! We have a six-month old and I told my husband about BLW, he thought it sounded crazy. Maybe a book would help change his mind!
I’m due in August and definitely would love to learn more about this!
Hehe, I totally went through a orange- beta carotene phase! Not on the quick as much much, but it lasted awhile
You should try my carrot protein porridge– I think you’ll lurveeee it!
xoxo
We did BLW and it worked wonderfully for us. I have a raw kale salad, edmamae, raw broccoli (and chocolate chip cookie..both raw vegan dough balls and the real thing) eating 4 year old on my hands. Could have just “gotten lucky” with it all but I do think BLW, nursing, and just serving lots of plants totally helped get her off on the right track. I love that you’re doing it with summer.
Dont need the book. Just want to say your salad looks great and from your post yesterday about names/terminology and your comment reply to me…I think it’s smart you guys are just calling things what they really are. We havent and now I need to introduce the V word. lol.
Haha…well, I may be turning orange along with you, seeing as I have eaten an entire canteloupe in less than 24 hours! BTW, just checked my schedule for June 4-the Sat we were planning to do yoga-and it will def work for me! Hope you can enjoy the BBQ w/o too many cicadas falling on you
Jill,
Yay – our yoga date is on my calendar, and thankfully the BBQ was inside.
Oh yay! I’m so happy that you made my salad! Isn’t it such a delicious combo?! I bet the chicken sausage was awesome in there. It’s funny because I JUST picked up some chicken apple sausage from the store! I hardly ever eat meat. I only crave it once in a blue moon. I’m totally going to try it in that salad! Thanks for linking to my blog. It will be nice to get some new visitors
Much love! <3
Alaina Rose,
Thanks so much for sharing the recipe – I loved the combo of the spices + coconut oil + lime juice + cilantro. I “massaged” it all together with my spinach. Delicious!
I hear you about loving the orange veggies. I have had a couple comments about me going tanning but I don’t go tanning. The secret is in the carrots and sweet potatoes. Enjoy the rest of your Sunday.
No need for the book, but I have been meaning to thnk you for introducing me to oat bran. I seriously eat it every night and I first read about it here. LOVE.
Katie,
You are welcome. That makes me so happy. Love spreading the oat bran love.
You are always glowing girl! U are beautiful inside and out!
I do love carrots! I need some carrot oats!
Interested in learning more about BLW…as our little guy will be six months on the 24th. We started giving him rice cereal a couple weeks ago just for practice mostly. It is just so messy and he wants to feed himself. So last night I made sweet potato fries for dinner and gave him one…he loved it! Summer is a few weeks older than my son and I have found your blog to be very helpful! I’ve had similar struggles with breastfeeding and it’s been nice to know I’m not alone. I’ve decided to stop pumping and feel consumed with guilt sometimes… I’m down to pumping 2x a day now. Thanks for being open & honest about everything!
Kate,
Thanks so much for reading, and I’m so happy my posts have helped you. Weaning myself off the pump was so bittersweet. I cried that first morning I skipped my 9 AM pumping session, but when it was all said and done the relief I felt outweighed the sorrow. It was hard, but for me, it was time. Hugs to you and your little guy. I know it has not been easy, but to make it this far pumping is a huge accomplishment. You’ve done an amazing job!
P.S. So far, we’ve given Summer sweet potato fries, carrots, broccoli, eggplant, squash, ricotta cheese, avocado, asparagus, banana, and pear. She is not a fan of fruit – total veggie girl, and sweet potato fries are by far her favorite.
Haha I’m glad I’m not the only one who gets on beta-carotene jags. Telling myself to cool it before my palms start turning orange seem to make me crave sweet potatoes, carrots, and kabocha squash even more.
Love this post. That oatmeal looks fantastic!
THAT bowl of oat looks wonderful! I havent gotten around to try oat meal with carrots yet, but it seems like so many are obsessed with it. I have tro try it soon! Yours looks so rich! Love it!
I’m due this Sept and am definitely curious about that book! Would love to learn more about it.
Yes. I have a friend who would LOVE this book.!!!!
just started giving my 6 month old solid foods. i would love a copy!
Just don’t turn orange!! I totally turned orange from eating so many carrots. Not joking at all- haha!
Mary,
Too late. My palms and feet are orange. Totally looked like I rubbed fake tanning cream all over them. Not pretty.
I would love a copy of the book! I have it on my amazon wish list, but haven’t bought it yet.
Oh Heather, how I adore your eats. Although I had to step aside from blogging for a bit due to school, I have still remained a daily reader of your blog
. And I have recently found out that I am pregnant! Due on my birthday (Nov 16) and I have been looking into this Baby Led Weaning Method… I am a fan! I can’t wait to experiment with different foods and witness the reactions on that little face.
Danielle,
Oh my gosh, that is so exciting!!! November 16 was Summer’s original due date last year…I take that as a good sign. Wonderful and amazing adventures await you and your precious little one to come. So happy for you.
Heather, since you’ve rid soda of your life what do you drink aside from water? I used to be a huge soda drink and am tempted from family on a daily basis, and sadly I give in sometimes, but I’m trying to find a way to keep it out for good. Water just isn’t enough sometimes
Jessica,
I drink water, tea, and coffee, and that’s about it. I love herbal teas, especially Good Earth’s Sweet and Spicy. If I do get a craving for carbonation, I’ll drink sparkling water with some fresh lemon or lime juice. I know it’s hard, but after not drinking soda for a while, it really does start to taste gross. Good luck!
Your photos are great! I especially like the last one here—I’m inspired to improve like you did…
Thanks S. I’m having so much fun with my photos. It’s an addictive hobby for sure.
I am so interested in that book! That is so nice of a reader to share it with someone!
I reallly, really need to make coconut cream! and carrot cake oats! I eat so much beta carotene I swear to you my skin is all around orange/yellow. I get made fun of for it all the time by my wonderful friends hehe. I can’t help the addiction!
Considering I’m due in about 1.5 months, I could totally use it in the near future!
Personally, I’m just re-introducing orange foods into the diet after a whole pregnancy of being absolutely revolted by sweet potatoes. It’s a good glow to have, when you are full of betacarotene!
Lori,
I feel ya – could not stand to even look at squash or sweet potato during the first 15 weeks of pregnancy…or any vegetable besides romaine for that matter. Was so happy when they no longer made me gag.
Don’t need the book! LOL – but just wanted to say I concur whole-heartedly with all things orange – between carrots, butternut squash and pumpkin…not only am I turning orange – I’m quite “Fibrous”…;)
I would love to give a book like that to one of my friends–she had a beautiful little girl in April and would appreciate reading something while she is nursing:)
Sweet taters, carrots, garsh they are so darn tasty!!!! And oh so good for you
I’ve eaten so much beta carotene (aka pumpkin, mango, carrots, cantaulope, etc), and my hands are orange. MY friends have even compared my hands to theirs, and it is pretty embaressing.
I would LOVE to win the book! One of the main reasons for this last visit to the states was to be with my best friend while she had her first baby. I told her all about BLW and I would love to pass the book to her… plus I know she will give it back to me when I have one of my own.
p.s. Don’t worry – I have a U.S. address. No shipping to Madrid necessary
chicken sauage and sweet potato are good on so many levels! try that salad with a fried egg on top and avocado/sweet potato fries. Okay, I’m hungry.
Lindsay,
Now you’re talkin’.
Perfect timing – we are starting BLW next week when my little man turns 6 months! Your blog has been hugely informative and inspiring…thanks so much!
Megan, you’re welcome. Thanks so much for reading.
So I just posted about how I don’t like complicated salad recipes… but I totally am going to have to try this one! That looks divine.
i’ve got my sister about 90% convinced on doing BLW, but i’d love to give her this book to really get her on board!
I would love to have this book about Baby Led Weaning! I was just talking about this with my husband on our bike ride today, I read about it on one of your previous posts and thought it sounded like a great idea! I can’t believe how it seems like there are SO many decisions that have to be made about raising a baby!
One of my friends is pregnant with her 2nd and this would make a great gift for her, she’ll love it! : )
2 nd baby is due at the end of July and I would love not to have to purée everything! What a great concept, we would love a copy of this book. Yea Summer and her veggies
Holy moly, that bowl of oats looks unreal.
Summer is one lucky baby! Roasted broccoli with butter sounds SO GOOD!
I’ve never heard of this method, but I think it’s so awesome.
I would love to win this book….just had my first baby in april and I would love to try baby led weaning!
My family always teases me for the fake tan glow I sport from time to time. I have an unfortunate obsession with sweet potatoes, carrots, and squash. And it often shows! At least we know we have healthy eyes! =)
I could use a little orange glow!
Also, my son would love to try some veggies off of my plate, but he has to wait a few more months. The book would be perfect to lead us in the right direction.
Thanks!
Oh, I hope I win the book! My twins are 7 months old and so far, introducing level 1 pureed baby foods hasn’t been successful. They just aren’t interested. I would love to read more about Baby Led Weaning.
I love that Summer loves sweet potato fries! You’re giving me some great ideas for Julian — he’s 3 months old (can’t believe it) and I know he’s going to be a good little eater:) I’d love to get started reading that book now!!
I would really love to win a copy of this book! I’m due with my first in September and am incredibly interested in learning more about this feeding method before my little one arrives… you know, while I still have time to read
your salad looks awesome – I love sweet potatoes & avocado together! we’re getting ready to start trying for a baby and I’m so interested in the baby led weaning!
I’m guilty of pureeing everything for my son. It’s time to let go of the blender and introduce some real solids. He loves orange food also, esp. sweet potatoes and carrots.
The other night it occurred to me to put shredded carrot in my smoothie. As a general rule, if it sounds like a good combo in my head then it will be. Boy was it ever. I actually make two half smoothies that morning… one with banana, shredded carrot, ground flax, PB2, and a little rolled oats and almond milk. The other half was spinach, blueberries, a little banana, choco protein powder, cocoa, and a little milk. PERFECT!
I know all to well about that Glow! I was looking through some pictures of me and my girls this weekend and realized I am a bit orange from all the orange veggies I eat.
I would love to win a copy of the book. I have a 4.5 month old that will start solids in a couple months and I would love to learn more about Baby Lead Weaning.
I would love to win the BLW book! You have definitely intrigued me enough to consider using the method with future kiddos, so I’d love to learn more about it.
My favorite lunch of the week is almost ALWAYS a salad!
I am due with my first baby in August and will definitely be using the BLW approach! Just need to start studying up on it
Orange foods are amazing!!! Carrots, sweet potatoes, o my
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Oh, I so want a copy of that book. My baby girl is 4 months old, and we are *just* starting to think about what solid foods will look like. I had been committed to pureeing & making my own baby food, but am super intrigued by the baby-led weaning idea.
Also, anything that has the words “carrot cake” in it is high on my eating priority list!
I would LOVE a copy of the book!!
orange foods are the best, right?! unfortunately i had to tone down the carrot intake because, well, i turned orange
worth it though! i might have to break my self-imposed carrot fast to make that carrot cake oatmeal. i have yet to try it! love evan’s oatmeal!
Yes, the best, and I think just one bowl of carrot cake oats should be fine…although, honestly, it’s hard to stop with at just one.
I know, right?! I could eat orange foods all day everyday…my boyfriend and I joke about my “faux tan” lol it’s worst on the insides of my hands!
xo.
I know it’s Monday, but I woke up with a craving for pancakes and decided to have them in your honor
Aw, thank Natalia. I’m honored.
i couldnt agree more- orange foods are good! my husband makes fun of me because my hands are seriously orange tinted- looks like some self tanning lotion mishap or something…i just cant stay away from carrots! theyre in my am juice, roasted heab style with lunch and raw with mmm sauce for snacking. sweet tater fries make an appearance throughout the week, too. ok, maybe i do have a problem!
im glad your herbs are still kickin’- i lost my cilantro but the basil i use daily- so good!
one last thing- i am practicing BLW, but dont have the book, and my library doesnt have it so i just go by what i read online…i would love to have that book
I would love the book! We are taking that approach, but I have never read the book. Oops. Oh well, it seems to be working! We tried brocolli but it just…um….came out the way it came in. Do you find that too? I just wonder if it hurts their tummys.
Hilary,
Summer hasn’t really swallowed much food and still spitting a lot of it out which is normal, and from what I’ve read, finding bits of whole food in the baby’s poop is normal as well. Apparently, it will happen less and less as your baby’s body develops the enzymes to digest it and as he/she learns to chew the food up more. I don’t think it hurts their tummies.
Most of my favorite veggies are orange – carrots, kabocha / kuri squash, … I also like sweet potatoes! Have I already said that I ate so many carrots a few years ago that I turned orange? (I might on an earlier of your posts.) I should eat more of them again, I tend to be a little pale …
I’m cut off the internet currently because my laptop died last weekend. (Just using the uni www.) So don’t wonder if I don’t comment so often. I hope I’ll be back to regular business by the end of the week.
Kath,
Orange girls unite. I’m right there with ya on the carrots, and sorry to hear about the laptop. Hope it gets fixed soon!
I would LOVE to read that book…I am expecting my first and have been fully immersed in the preparing-for-baby book reading world!
I would love to read that book! Is one month too soon to already be dreaming of solids for Bronwen?
Andrea,
Nope, definitely not.
would love a copy of that book for my 10 day old!
Annalisa,
Hope you and your new little one are doing well. 
Ahh, congrats!!!!
I’m a way bigger fan of orange veggies than the green ones…it’s just easier to motivate myself to eat them…maybe because they’re sweeter?
I’m going to be an Auntie in July! I know the mother-to-be would LOVE to read this book…I might just get it for her anyway!
Allie,
The sweet stuff is always better.
I’d love to win the book! We’ve got Emma on bananas, oatmeal, and avocado so far but I’m just going with my instinct as far as what she gets and what should come next so I’d love a little guidance!
My new little granddaughter is 2 months old. Her Mommy would love this book!
Hey Heather, still trying to get pregnant. Maybe if I win it will bring me good luck
Hang in there Syndie.
I am excited to try those oats tomorrow morning! I need to restock my oat bran. I just found out that I have a week liver and so incorporating as many grains and vegetables as I can will help with that. Thanks for the idea and the lovely pics.
My dermatologist told me I was orange from eating too many carrots. I asked if that was bad, and he shrugged and said, “well, they’re not toxic…”
Would love to get the book! Just had baby #2 a month ago and would like some new tips!
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