Ruby eating broccoli

As part of our solid foods trouble-shooting, we decided to try out baby-directed feeding where the baby feeds herself. Tonight I steamed some broccoli and gave Ruby a stem. At first she nibbled it cautiously, unsure if it was food or toy, but soon she was whole-heartedly chomping on it. She gnawed on it for a good half hour and would have continued to if I hadn't taken it away. I wonder if she gets used to using broccoli as a chew toy, if she will then be more receptive to a broccoli puree.

P.S. Steve and I got matching Droids, and it's made posting on-the-go much easier.