Go Mediterranean

One of the first dining out experiences I had with Jack was at Fadi's on the corner of Knox & Central Expressway.  The dining room is open, there are plenty of highchairs, and more than enough vibrant colors in the room to keep my little maven's curiosity while Mom & Dad eat.  But the best thing about Fadi's for Jack is the food!  Lowfat, plenty of soft items, great textures as his eating capabilities mature, bold spices and everything is cooked in heart healthy olive oil.  By eight months Jack was eating hummus, eggplant, soft potatoes and baba ganoush.  I know it help to develop his palate and definitely encourage him to dig into his plate. Jack is not afraid of any food,and I think introducing him to all types of food before he was a year old really helped develop his love and appreciation of his meals.  So venture out Mamas - go for the wild, go for the fresh and just let your maven use his hands. It is messy, but I smile everytime I think about him shoveling uber soft eggplant to his mouth at 8 months. Heads up everyone, I have started writing for the Examiner.com - check out my 1st article -which is of course about Fadi's! I am the Dallas Healthy Restaurant Examiner!  Hope you suscribe and enjoy!