There are some changes coming to Chef Bolek. For those of you who follow this blog, you know that I love to cook for my beautiful wife, Clare. Many of the dishes that make their way onto Chef Bolek are dishes that I make for and/or are inspired by her.
Recently, I have been making some changes to the meals that I make for her. The reason is a great one ... we are expecting a child in April!
Recently, I have been making some changes to the meals that I make for her. The reason is a great one ... we are expecting a child in April!
After we got the news, one of the first things I did was to purchase some cookbooks with recipes for pregnancy. Three cookbooks to be exact. I knew that I would have to make some changes to what I make. The problem is that, before I bought the cookbooks, I had a difficulty when it came to conceiving a proper meal for someone who is expecting. I had all of these thoughts about ingredients, dietary value, and nutrition that, quite frankly, brought my creative processes to a halt. I needed some guidance, not only when it came to dishes, but with respect to meals. I needed to make sure that what I made would provide the necessary nutritional value for my Angel and our little cherub.
Once I received the books, I immediately started looking for recipes based upon their nutritional content, such as the levels of protein, folic acid and the range of vitamins. I also started cooking with ingredients that I have never used before, such as quinoa, kale, and tofu. (Yes, the consummate carnivore is now cooking -- and eating -- tofu.) So, over the course of the days, weeks and months to come, I'll be posting some of the dishes that I have been making for Clare and our little "Baby Bolek."
Until then, and as always ...
Until then, and as always ...
ENJOY!
2 comments:
Yay! Love that you will be trying out some new recipes for Clare and Baby Bolek! That is going to be one gourmet baby.
Thanks Molly! You have given me a new idea for the blog. I definitely want to make my own baby food for Baby Bolek!
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