Now that L is all about eating solid foods, I’m starting to think it might be healthier for her (and cheaper for us) if I make the stuff myself.

Along these lines, a good friend (and fellow new parent) recommended some food mills today, like this one from Bed, Bath & Beyond and this one from Buy Buy Baby. I had never heard of a food mill until this recommendation. So I ask you parents who’ve done this before: To what extent are they worthwhile?

And a follow-up: If we do go the food mill route, which foods best lend themselves to steaming and straining/pureeing in this fashion?

A second follow-up: Once I get really good at making baby food, I think I’d be a great contestant for Top Chef/Stay-at-Home Dads. Does such a show exist on the ABC Family channel?

Casting agents, you heard it here first.