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Apr 2022
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How to Sous Vide Meat Safely for BLW wit...

KATIE FERRARO
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#219: Ever wonder what other ways you can use to cook meat for your baby during baby-led weaning? In this episode Iliana Cruz, an owner of a meat processing plant specializing in the sous vide cooking method is here to describe how using this method of cooking can help prepare meat with perfect texture and consistency for BLW.    Shownotes with all the lin ... Show More
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