Back to work and preparing baby food

It is that time again.... Back To Work...

Back-to-work selfie!

New beautiful dark blue silk top for the occasion! Haha.

Some of you are, no doubt sad and depressed about it (and dreading the early morning alarm clock/ routine/ jam/ madness), while some nutty you can't wait to dive back into the competition!!

In the car.... Prepping mentally for the long day...

I had quite a long break, and so I was somewhere in between. Kinda look forward to it... Few wails but definitely many hails!

Wail to ward rounds and the intimidating Q&As.

Wail to three-point U-turn in a narrow alley in hospital compound. (really stresses me out in the mornings!)

Hail to good variety of food (enough of kampua noodles).

Hail to good music on radio (enough of the Traxx FM's fake accent).

Hail to funny fun colleagues and organized teamwork!

Hail to modern civilization!

Hail to busy tireless hurstling lifestyle!

Hail to sales and retail therapies!

Hail to engaging social life! 

More selfie!

Bought this vibrant geometric pattern top at Pratunam Bangkok last two years! Only have the chance to wear after delivery...

With hair down

How was your first week back at week?

Mine?

HAVOC! Havoc havoc!
Havoc!

Even without the early morning pumpings, I still have to rush and become a mad woman before leaving the house.

Because I insist on making food for Baby Maya for the day. -_- Pushing own limits!

I don't want to retard her process of weaning, at the same time, I don't want her to eat outside salt-ajinomoto-loaded hygiene-unguaranteed food. So, I rather sacrifice my beauty sleep and wake up earlier to fulfil my desire. It's satisfying knowing that I am still giving and trying to provide her with the best that I can. It gives me a peace of mind knowing what she is having and eating.
I would probably just splurge more on facial sessions and masks to make up for the lack of sleep... *wink*

Which is why...... I have decided to cook in batches and freeze the rest for the whole week so she can eat them for lunch! Most of the working mums (that I know online) are doing that, even the recipe book and guides reckon it is safe and probably better to freeze ('freezing in' the nutrients and stalling bacteria harbouring & multiplying), then thaw when needed, than to simply refrigerate them (food oxidizes faster). 

Fresh produce for the week's menu: Salmon, carrots, cauliflower, potatoes... 

Introducing my best kitchen helper for this task - Phillip Avent 2-in-1 steamer and blender!!!
Super love this~~ ❤️ Makes cooking fun, pleasurable and so much easier...
With this, steaming and blending can be done in one same setting.
Less hassle, less cleaning and one satisfied mother. 

Steaming in process.
Just fill in the water level to your desired time of steaming and turn the knob to "steam" sign.
And just wait! Easy peasy!!!

And when steaming is done, simply flip it over the and turn the knob to "blend" sign and blend till you get your desired food texture!!!
No need to leceh-ly scoop out and transfer here and there...
This is so much neater and convenient!!!

Voila!!! DONE!!!!

Meanwhile while waiting for the food to steam, I also baked some pumpkins. And cauliflower and potatoes. Add a blob of unsalted butter for some taste! Yum yum....

We are at the stage of trying new food texture. So I also boil some of the cauliflower. Boiling gives a more crunchy consistency, let her practise using her jaws more.

The food menu for the whole next week is done!
Each cute little container is a day's lunch. 
Perfect to be eaten just like that, or you can add it into hot white congee to make a flavourful porridge!!! 


Which can only mean that I can laze in bed and spend more time with her in the morning before heading out for work... :DDD ❤️❤️❤️ Awesomeness~~~ 

True to her core, Baby Maya loves loves rice. ❤️ She enjoys her porridge very much.

So, for this weekend special nom nom - chicken fillet and leek porridge!!!

Leeks are very fragrant, rich with minerals and excellently aromatic especially if u sauté with a generous blob of unsalted butter.

Baby Maya loves the strong taste of leeks, I reckon. 

She finished the whole thing! ❤️

Naturally, and weirdly, that gives me the glow and pure gratification. ❤️❤️❤️

Personally, I feel that you don't have to serve bland and blah food to babies. Just so long you don't use salt or preservatives in her food. Take advantage of the original essence and natural nourishing goodness of the products to expose your baby to a multitude of taste and smell, so that she doesn't become a picky eater. I'm still trying to convince her that the fishy salmon is yummy good. Haha. Perseverence is the key! Haha. Good luck!

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