Baby Food and Beyond [Spiral-bound] Alison Holst

**Baby Food and Beyond** by beloved Kiwi cooking guru Alison Holst is the no-nonsense guide every frazzled parent needs. This practical spiral-bound cookbook tackles the journey from first purees to family meals, proving that feeding tiny humans doesn't require a culinary degree or Pinterest-perfect presentation.

Holst's refreshingly straightforward approach covers everything from introducing solids to dealing with picky eaters, all while keeping your sanity intact. Her recipes are gloriously simple, using ingredients you actually have in your pantry (shocking concept, right?). The spiral binding makes it kitchen-friendly – flip through one-handed while wrestling a squirmy toddler.

Perfect for new parents, grandparents, or anyone navigating the wild world of child nutrition, this preloved copy from Patina Paperbacks offers time-tested wisdom from New Zealand's most trusted home cook.

**Reader Reviews:**
"Finally, a baby food book that doesn't make me feel like a failure! Holst's recipes actually work and my kids eat them."

"Practical, unpretentious, and genuinely helpful. This book lived on my kitchen counter for years."