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CAROB DOG TREATS – TWO WAYS

April 10, 2020 | 10 Comments

EASTER TREATS THAT ARE SAFE FOR DOGS

With three dogs in the house, that bunny keeps his distance, every year. The fact that everyone is ‘social-distancing’ makes no difference in that regard.

Easter Treats

Usually, Easter is a time for families to come together. Sadly, for most, that is not possible due to the COVID-19 virus. What is most important at this time is that we stay safe, keep each other safe, and reach out to loved ones to let them know we are thinking of them. In addition to the phone, there are different ways to stay connected; Facetime, Skype, email, and snail-mail I plan to sit quietly with a cup of tea and write little notes to send people to (hopefully) put a smile on their faces.    

I love to cook and bake. As my plans to host family members have changed, the dog’s luck has too!

Eager Bunny

#BAKINGFORDOGS

CAROB IS A SAFE ALTERNATIVE TO CHOCOLATE

Carob contains as much vitamin B1 as asparagus or strawberries; the same amount of niacin as lima beans, lentils, or peas; and more vitamin A than eggplant, asparagus, and beets. It’s also high in vitamin B2, calcium, magnesium, and iron, making these treats a not so guilty pleasure for your companions. 

Most people know that chocolate is toxic for dogs, especially cocoa, cooking chocolate, and dark chocolate, which contain the highest levels of theobromine. Milk chocolate and white chocolate contain the least amount. Due to the high level of theobromine found in the darker chocolates mentioned above, even a tiny amount could be fatal for dogs.

If you suspect your dog has ingested chocolate (milk, or dark), contact your vet or the PET POISON HELPLINE immediately.  

MONITOR INTERACTION OF CHILDREN (chocolate Easter Eggs), AND DOGS, AT ALL TIMES! 

I hope your dogs enjoy the following Easter treats.

Note: I use gluten-free oats and natural peanut butter. Please ensure your peanut butter does not contain Xylitol, a sweetener that is EXTREMELY TOXIC to dogs.

CAROB-DIPPED BUNNY TAILS AND NUTBARS

The base of this recipe is oat, apple, and peanut butter cookies (included). 

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CAROB ICED DOG TREATS

CAROB ICED DOG TREATS

Ingredients

  • Cookies:
  • 1 3/4 cup oat flour (add more until not sticky)
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened apple sauce
  • 1/4 cup natural peanut butter
  • To Decorate:
  • 1/2 cup carob chips
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened, shredded coconut
  • 1/4 cup unsalted peanuts, chopped into small pieces

Instructions

Preheat oven to 325F
Mix 1.5 cups of oat flour plus other two ingredients in a bowl using hands
Dust work area with remaining oat flour
Place dough on work area and roll to 1/4" thickness
Use preferred cookie cutter and cut out your biscuits (roll and cut as required)
Place on parchment paper in over for 20 to 30 minutes until hard and golden brown
Remove and let cool before decorating
Place topping ingredients in shallow bowls
Melt carob chips in microwave until they soften-remove and stir to melt remainder of chips
Working quickly: dip top of cookie-end in carob, and then press into one of the other toppings
Repeat process until all cookies complete
Enjoy!
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This recipe was created by Sadie at herandherdogs.com

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Stay home, stay safe, and have a happy Easter,

 

 

 

Categories: RECIPES Tagged: Carob, Easter Treats For Dogs, Holidays, Peanut Butter, Recipes for Dogs, Treats

HOW WE CELEBRATED JACK’S GOTCHA DAY!

July 5, 2017 | 20 Comments

PB, BANANA & JELLY (BLUEBERRY, NOT GRAPE) ICE CREAM
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Jack and his pack

I can’t remember how long it took before Jack became brave enough to jump up on the bed. He still doesn’t sleep with the rest of the pack but morning is his absolute favourite time of day. He dive bombs us with kisses and tail wags until my husband, and I are awake and in fits of laughter. Jack acts as though it has been forever since he last saw us and this is the happiest of reunions.

He is very polite and waits nicely for his breakfast and dinner – two of his favourite words. Other favourites include T-R-E-A-T-S and W-A-L-K.

Jack loves his brothers Henry and Ricky (Rooster) and his sister Reese. They are older and don’t engage in his attempts at play, but he is happy running around the garden and simply ‘being’ with his pack.

He is guessed to be around six years of age now. His puppy mill start is mostly behind him although there are still things that frighten him and cause him to become anxious. We will continue to work through those situations.

Jack is a sweet, fun-loving dog and it has been a pleasure working with him and seeing his abundance of personality come to light.

I am blessed to have these beautiful companions in my life.

To celebrate Jack’s Gotcha Day, I served everyone (feline and canine) a salmon breakfast. Shortly after eating, we went for a beautiful walk along the Lake.

Jack, Henry, and Reese spent the afternoon at the spa (groomer) before coming back home for dinner. While they were being pampered, I made them a surprise to celebrate the occasion.

This PB, Banana & (blueberry) Jelly ice cream was a huge hit! I hope your pups enjoy it as much as mine did. Oh, and my husband enjoyed a piece too!

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PB, Banana & Jelly Ice Cream

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Yield: It depends what mold you use. See notes.

PB, Banana & Jelly Ice Cream

Ingredients

  • 1/3c all natural peanut butter
  • 1c plain greek yogurt
  • 1 ripe banana
  • 1/4c blueberries
  • 1/4c water
  • coconut whip cream and a blueberry to garnish

Instructions

Blend all ingredients except blueberries until smooth. Add blueberries for a quick spin (I like to see the flecks of blue and purple in the final product, so I barely blend the fruit).

Notes

I was able to make six ice cream servings using my silicone muffin tray. Picture shown. Also, I made twelve medium sized dog bone shaped ice cream bars (another silicone mold).

Substitute blueberries for strawberries if you prefer.

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This recipe was created by Sadie at herandherdogs.com

 

 

 

 

Categories: RECIPES Tagged: Gotcha, Love, Recipes for Dogs, Rescue

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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