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Annabel Karmel's New Complete Baby and Toddler Meal Planner

by: Annabel Karmel

January 24, 2008
We simply refer to this book as 'The Food Bible'. I have used it constantly since starting to wean my daughter. She is now over one and I'm still getting my money's worth out of it. Some of the recipes have become family favourites! Simple, practical recipes which are tasty, what more could you ask. I found I picked about 5 or 6 from each age range and kept cooking batches, adapting to suit what i had in the cupboard, and to my daughters changing tastes. Good practical advice and a great starting point for weaning and cooking for a family.

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Top 100 Baby Purees: 100 Quick and Easy Meals for a Healthy and Happy Baby

by: Annabel Karmel

September 01, 2005
I bought this book for my son's first solid food and I wasn't dissapointed. Although you probably don't need a recipe to make an apple pure, once you're past the first stage, it's getting more interesting. I cooked my son many meals from that book and served them (not mashed) to his Daddy too - they both loved them! Gives you ideas how to combine flavours and you can get surprised.

Presentation is nice and although I owe some other cook books for children - this one is by far my favourite one.

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Annabel Karmel's New Complete Baby and Toddler Meal Planner

by: Annabel Karmel

March 25, 2004
great recipes (shame no pics tho - i do like a recipe book to have pics) which we are still using in our house (not just the toddler recipes) cos they're healthy, low on salt, sugar ecetera and as littlun has got older we've just stopped pureeing them.

good buy and plenty of scope for improvisation if you don't have the exact ingredients

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Mummy and Me Cookbook

by: Annabel Karmel

February 01, 2008
great recipes (shame no pics tho - i do like a recipe book to have pics) which we are still using in our house (not just the toddler recipes) cos they're healthy, low on salt, sugar ecetera and as littlun has got older we've just stopped pureeing them.

good buy and plenty of scope for improvisation if you don't have the exact ingredients

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Annabel Karmel's Complete First Year Planner

by: Annabel Karmel

May 01, 2003
I was highly unimpressed by this book, because of the poor editing. It cannot even decide (from one page to the next) what constitutes a serving of vegetables.

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Annabel Karmel's Favourite Family Recipes

by: Annabel Karmel

April 07, 2005
I am a huge Annabel Karmel fan and each of her books is eagerly awaited by myself. This particular book is the most used out of all the recipe books in my kitchen, so much so that I had to order another copy as the first one fell to bits! I know there are a couple of fiddly recipes in the book (such as the basketweave chicken breasts, which I don't even look at!) but the others more than make up for it. All the pasta recipes in particular have been staple meals in my household for the past three or so years. The cake section is also fantastic as I do a lot of baking, the ideas for decorations are excellent. I urge you to try the Divinely Decadent Fruity Dark Chocolate Bars, they are gorgeous.

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Feeding Your Baby and Toddler

by: Annabel Karmel

December 21, 2007
I think this book is great. My baby is 9 months old and she loves all the recipes in this book, having been quite a fussy eater before I started cooking these recipes. They are all easy to follow and make and I have to admit that sometimes find myself quite pleased if she leaves a mouthful or two so that I can have some too!!

The only downside for me is that I couldn't find any reference to how big a 'portion' is. But I've had the same problem with all the other baby cook books I have or have referred to.

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Annabel Karmel Family Cookbook Winter & Christmas 2008

by: Annabel Karmel

September 30, 2008
Another fantastic offering from Annabel Karmel. The recipies are easy to follow and there's plenty of choice for whatever age your child is. I would highly recommend this as a great present for any Annabel Karmel fan.

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Annabel Karmel's Superfood for Babies and Children

by: Annabel Karmel

June 01, 2001
I had this on my Amazon Wish List when I was pregnant with my son, who is now 18 months old. Along with Annabel's Top 100 Baby Purees it has been my bible since I started weaning him. The whole book is well laid out, easy to follow, packed with nutritional information and well illustrated. I have tried so many recipes from it that it would be hard to list them all... but my son particularly loves the fish pie, spaghetti bolognese and finger licking chicken balls! This really is a must buy for any mum, but particularly a new one who needs some good guidance.

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Lunchboxes

by: Annabel Karmel

August 14, 2003
I am a huge Annabel Karmel fan and I buy all of her books. I did enjoy this one, although I don't use the recipes for lunchboxes as my children wouldn't eat the suggestions for sandwiches, etc. They got teased by their friends for bringing "healthy" food to school, which was a real shame! They do like the items from the "sweet" section, though! I recommend this book to anyone who needs a bit of inspiration for making packed lunches as it is crammed full of delicious and mouthwatering recipes!