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PEANUT BUTTER MOLASSES COOKIES

December 12, 2015 | 3 Comments

CINNAMON REMINDS ME OF WINTER

Fresh out of the oven – I have dogs at my feet!

(gluten-free) Peanut Butter Molasses Cookies

Ingredients
1/2 cup Peanut Butter
1/4 cup Molasses
1 teaspoon Cinnamon
2 cups White Rice Flour

Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
2. In a large bowl add all ingredients and mix well. I add water until desired consistency is achieved.
3. Knead dough into ball and roll onto a heavily floured surface 1/4 inch thick.

Cut with the cookie cutter of your choice.

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4. Place on your prepared cookie sheet and bake for 10 to 15 minutes. Cool and refrigerate.
Makes 3 to 4 dozen rounds.

Fresh out of the oven - I have dogs at my feet!

Fresh out of the oven – I have dogs at my feet!

Recipe courtesy of Doggy Dessert Chef – we LOVE her

Enjoy!
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Categories: RECIPES, TRICKS, TREATS & TRAINING Tagged: Dog Biscuits, Love, Treats

COOKING WITH CORI

December 11, 2015 | 31 Comments

INGREDIENTS THAT ARE HARMFUL TO PETS

After her second daughter was born,  Cori Doern left a career as a producer in Toronto’s world-class post-production industry and moved from the city to the country.  Cori traded cutting video for cutting vegetables and creates soup stock instead of film stock.

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Cori presented a jar of home-made soup to her daughter’s schoolteacher as a thank-you gift. Within weeks, Cori had sold 250 jars to local soup lovers. By the end of the year, she was supplying liquid gold to cafés in the Greater Toronto Area. By 2011, Cori had received a tremendous amount of critical acclaim.

The Toronto Star and Toronto Life deemed Cori’s soups “Delectable.”

Cori began offering take-away meals out of her kitchen in Sutton and by April 2013, overwhelming demand from a growing chorus of Georgina foodies prompted Cori to open the doors of Cori’s Café, at 132 High Street in Sutton, to the public. She prepares fresh soups, salads, and sandwiches for lunch five days a week and scrumptious dinners from Thursday to Saturday.

Cori’s Café has received more than a handful of awards,  including Small Business of the Year award for 2013, Small Business Georgina 2014, Small Business York Region 2015, and the Café was voted Best Salads and Best Desserts by Georgina Advocate readers for both 2013 and 2014.

Cori has embraced country living to the fullest and is part of a team of residents passionate about local, organic farming.

During several visits to the café, and over many delicious meals, Cori and I discussed her love of food and my love of animals.  During one of these conversations, Cori suggested I join her as a guest on the television show she hosts.  ‘Cooking with Cori’ is where this talented individual has come full circle to television again, sharing her passion for cooking and healthy ingredients and produce (noun, not verb) on-screen.

The show is featured on Rogers TV, Georgina Cable 10. This episode will air in the New Year.

I was thrilled to participate and speak about the importance of nutrition for our companions and what foods to avoid sharing with our companions – foods that may be toxic to them.

FIVE……FOUR……THREE……TWO……ONE!

When creating feasts for friends and family, we are easily distracted.  We focus on conversations with our guests, constantly aware of our timing (what needs to go in the oven and when), and being a wonderful host or hostess. “Who needs more wine”?

When distracted, we might be less inclined to notice when pieces of food drop to the floor, never mind WHAT TYPE of food item!

Feeding scraps to dogs can be dangerous. Some human foods may cause digestive problems for our dogs and cats, and some can even be life-threatening.

A good habit to get into is teaching your dog ‘on your bed’ or crate (if you use a crate) while you’re busy in the kitchen and while eating (until the family has finished with food at the table) and again during clean-up.

 All pet parents should learn and teach dogs the training commands: ‘leave it,’ and ‘give’ or ‘drop.’

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Foxy Apron – a gift from Penny Latham of Honeysuckle Cottage Sales (link below)

Dangerous food items for your pet

  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Dairy – Dogs do not have the digestive enzymes to break down the sugars in cow’s milk, so drinking milk can cause gas, bloating, diarrhea, and vomiting in dogs.
  • Apple seeds
  • Apricot pits
  • Avocados
  • Cucumber (peel is toxic)
  • Cherry pits
  • Chocolate—toxic to dogs, cats, and ferrets—and any candy containing the toxic sweetener Xylitol
  • Coffee (grounds, beans, and chocolate-covered espresso beans)
  • Garlic
  • Grapes and Raisins
  • Gum (can cause blockages and sugar-free gums may contain the toxic sweetener Xylitol)
  • Hops (used in home beer brewing)
  • Macadamia nuts
  • Moldy foods
  • Mushroom plants
  • Mustard seeds
  • Onions and onion powder
  • Peach pits
  • Potato leaves and stems (green parts)
  • Rhubarb leaves
  • Salt and salty foods – Processed foods, such as sausages, deli meat, and canned soup, contain a lot of salt. Too much salt can cause electrolyte imbalance, kidney disease, and seizures in dogs.
  • Tea (because it contains caffeine)
  • Tomato leaves and stems (green parts)
  • Walnuts
  • Xylitol (artificial sweetener that is toxic to pets)
  • Yeast dough

List compiled from various sources.

During the show we also discussed:

  • The link between our health and diet, and the environment (Endocrine system, and diabetes)
  • Excess itching in dogs (especially ears) and upset stomach could be a sign of food allergies or intolerances.
  • Congo Raw diet available locally. Owner Mathew will discuss your concerns before suggesting a protein for your dog.
  • Nutrience Subzero is a Canadian, grain-free product that contains pieces of freeze-dried, Canadian-sourced protein.  Nutrience Subzero is now available at PetSmart Canada.
  • Consult your veterinarian and try switching to a ‘grain-free’ or ‘raw’ diet.

AND CUT!!!

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That’s all we have time for on today’s show. Please visit us tomorrow – we will post the recipe for Reese’s favourite (gluten-free) PB & Molasses cookies. You won’t want to miss it!

Still in need of a unique Christmas gift?

Check out the gorgeous aprons available at Honeysuckle Cottage Sales!

Thanks,

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Categories: HENRY SAYS, "HELLO" - A Must Read Children's Book Tagged: Dog Biscuits, Health, Nutrition, Recipes for Dogs, Training

PUMPKIN POWER – Delicious & Nutritious

October 5, 2015 | Leave a Comment

Autumn

See ‘Pumpkin & Peanut Butter Biscuit’ Recipe (below)

There’s no denying fall has arrived. Although we will miss the summer sun and days spent on the Lake, we look forward to enjoying the splendor that comes with this new season. Colourful leaves to run through and roll around and frolic in, and the cooler, fresh autumn air – preferable to some dogs depending on their coats. Fall presents new ‘sniffing scentsations,’ and the gorgeous, bountiful (fall) affair made available to us by our local farmers. Including squash and pumpkins!

Pumpkins are delicious and provide a generous source of nutrition for people and their pets!

The Health benefits of Pumpkin (source)

  • low calorie vegetable. 100 g fruit provides just 26 calories and contains no saturated fats or cholesterol
  • rich in dietary fiber, anti-oxidants, minerals, vitamins. The vegetable is one of the food items recommended by dieticians in cholesterol controlling and weight reduction programs.
  • contains many anti-oxidant vitamins such as vitamin-A, vitamin-C and vitamin-E.
  • The fruit is a good source of B-complex group of vitamins like folates, niacin, vitamin B-6 (pyridoxine), thiamin and pantothenic acid.
  • It is also rich source of minerals like copper, calcium, potassium and phosphorus.
  • Pumpkin seeds indeed are an excellent source of dietary fiber and mono-unsaturated fatty acids, which are good for heart health. In addition, the seeds are concentrated sources of protein, minerals and health-benefiting vitamins. For instance, 100 g of pumpkin seeds provide 559 calories, 30 g of protein, 110% RDA of iron, 4987 mg of niacin (31% RDA), selenium (17% of RDA), zinc (71%) etc., but no cholesterol. Further, the seeds are an excellent source of health promoting amino acid tryptophan. Tryptophan is converted to GABA in the brain.
Fall Bounty

Fall Bounty

The healing properties in pumpkins are often used to settle stomach upsets, constipation, or diarrhea in dogs (and cats). Simply add a tablespoon of pureed pumpkin into their normal meal.

Substituting pumpkin with a portion of your dog’s normal food, also aids weight loss without loss of nutrition. Pumpkin is low calorie and rich in fiber, giving the ‘full’ feeling as well as helping to regulate digestion.

There are also healing properties in the oil found in pumpkins and their seeds. Dogs suffering from joint discomfort or urinary conditions may benefit from having pumpkin added to their diets. To avoid choking, hand-feed pumpkin seeds as a treat one at a time (in moderation), or grind the seeds and add a small amount in with your companion’s food.

Pumpkins are also extremely hydrating as they consist of ninety percent water! Foods that dehydrate your companion contribute to upset stomachs. It is good practice to monitor your pet’s intake of water. Knowing if there is an increase or decrease in consumption may be helpful information for your veterinarian.

We would like to share with you one of our favorite recipes. We simply substitute a portion of the peanut butter with pumpkin. Due to allergies, we also use Brown Rice Flour.

Delicious & Nutritious

Delicious & Nutritious

Pumpkin is available in a can all year long! Be sure to choose an all-natural brand that does not have added sugar or other preservatives.

Enjoy!

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Categories: HEALTH & WELLNESS, TRICKS, TREATS & TRAINING Tagged: Autumn, Dog Biscuits, Health, Recipe, Seasonal, Treats

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