When our little boy started weaning, we had big notions. We wanted his first tastes to be perfect—fresh, organic vegetables, real ingredients, the works. We wanted to be those parents. But like everyone else, reality hit us hard. Between full-time jobs, sleepless nights, and just trying to keep the house standing, the idea of finding time to cook from scratch every single day wasn’t just difficult; it was laughable.
We wanted him to eat the freshest whole foods, but we honestly didn’t have the energy to peel sweet potatoes at 7 PM.
So we started batch cooking purees, freezing them in simple cubes. It was such a small change, but it was a lifesaver. We could serve up a nutritious, homemade meal in minutes. Less stress, less waste, and more time to actually sit on the floor and play with him.
When our little girl came along, this wasn’t just a routine anymore; it was our survival strategy. That’s when Little Messers was born.