We started Margot on food after her 6 month appointment.  So far she's eaten rice cereal, butternut squash, sweet potatoes, carrots, sweet peas and zucchini.  I've been making her food.  Why wouldn't I, it's super easy, and then I know exactly what's going in it.  She's done really well with everything.  As of right now, I don't think there is anything she doesn't like.    I'm trying to get her to try as many vegetables prior to introducing fruits, because after she tastes the sweetness of the fruit she might not want to go back to boring veggies! :)  Green beans and pears are coming up next.   We've also started teaching her how to drink out of a sippy cup.  Well I should say, we're letting her dribble the water all down her chin, but she's having fun with it.