Feeding Baby

As owners of the internationally known Patina family of restaurants as well as the parents of twin boys, renowned chef Joachim Splichal and his wife, Christine, have perfected the art of preparing healthy food quickly. In Feeding Baby, the Splichals feature 90 recipes, nutritional advice, and parenting anecdotes straight from their home kitchen. Don"™t let the fact that they run gourmet restaurants intimidate you, because the Splichals focus on simple, delicious, and easy-to-prepare meals that both children and adults will love, including Salmon with Couscous and Roasted Green Onion, Brown Rice with Hazelnuts and Apples, and Pear Honey Compote with Vanilla Bean. Organized by meals appropriate for the first three years of your child"™s life, Feeding Baby will make mealtimes a snap, leaving more time for you to enjoy your family. Joachim Splichal is acknowledged as one of the country"™s premier restaurateurs and master chefs. Christine Splichal thrives in her role as operations visionary of The Patina Group, which includes 22 upscale restaurants. The Splichals raise their five-year-old twin boys in Los Angeles, California.