So, what do they recommend babies are fed instead? Baby-food pouches typically contain highly pureed fruit and vegetables.

The cheap, glorious, globally available comfort food that taught me who I am.

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I love the small baby chickens that producers label spring chickens, poussins or coquelettes. The size – about 500g each (18oz) – is plenty for one person, and the meat is tender and moist.