REVIEW: Chopsy Baby is reviewing… Annabel Karmel’s 20th anniversary edition of best -selling book The Complete Baby and Toddler Meal Planner

Queen of weaning, Annabel Karmel’s Complete Baby and Toddler Meal Planner has been a staple guide to feeding babies for two decades. Now the book is back with its familiar guidance and mouth-watering recipes along with new illustrations and brand new recipes – 200 of them.

Annabel says: “I’m very proud to be releasing the revised 20th anniversary edition of my first cookery book. Taking my own experiences with my son when he was a baby, and using them to create recipes that all children can enjoy, has been extremely rewarding and I’m looking forward to creating more nutritious recipes for generations to come. In the last 20 years, babies’ eating habits have changed dramatically and have moved out of the ‘dark ages’ with access to fresher and healthier baby food.”

Reviewed by…
Chopsy Baby

The success of Annabel’s book lies in its simplicity, easily digested advice and meal plans to help new parents through weaning. This stage in a baby’s development is uncharted territory for most parents and if there is a better guide to help steer people through it, we have never found it.

For the novice cook, the book covers everything you need to know about basic cooking. It is delivered in short paragraphs which are ideal for time-strapped parents.

At the same time, the book does not patronise experienced cooks, simply offering them some really tasty recipes to try.

The book takes the mystery out of what foods are suitable to feed children at each stage and in what consistency. The meal planners are also super useful for parents without a clue of what to feed a baby and when.

Annabel knows how to make food appealing to young children both visually and in taste. For parents who may be struggling with an older fussy eater, or one who only eats junk, go back to basics and try some of these recipes. Even better, make them with your child and introduce an early love and cookery and respect for food. 

Annabel Karmel is the ultimate super-mum in the kitchen. This book will break down any fears and barriers you may have when it comes to preparing meals from scratch. With her clever book she makes it look easy, and, it is.

Best of all…
It’s packed full of quick and easy to prepare wholesome recipes accessible to all abilities.

Could improve…
Nothing

Basically…
No home should be without Annabel Karmel’s Complete Baby and Toddler Meal Planner. Buy it, use it, pass it on.

You can buy from…

The New Complete Baby and Toddler Meal Planner
Published by Ebury Press
£14.99
Available to buy in book stores nationwide
www.annabelkarmel.com.