Are you ready for the summer? The sweet days of Memorial Day weekend, July 4th, fishing, camping & hiking at Mt. Katahdin or Acadia National Park. Amazing Lobster Rolls and Lobster Festival in Rockland. Actually letting the dogs go in the water without the worry of a gator or snake biting them. We will be staying another year in Florida with plans to go to Orlando and Universal Studios along with trying to stay out of the heat of another Florida Summer. Many people ask me why I want o move back to Maine..it’s too cold! ( I am assuming they paid attention to the gator thing) My theory is I hibernate in Florida during the summer why can’t I hibernate in Maine during the winter? Maine is where my family is, my Godson, where the house are not literally 5 feet from each other. A basic house doesn’t cost at least $200,000. Do you know what $200,000 will buy you in Maine! Maine is a very special place and I wish I had taken more advantage of it when I lived there before.
In this weeks posting we have some great Human Treat Recipes and some of my taste testers (Phoenix & Skye) favorite treats. Please feel free to email us if you have any suggestions or questions. Enjoy!
Human Treats Recipes
Deep South Chocolate Pie
Serving Size : 8
Preparation Time :0:35
1 1/4 cups sugar
3 tablespoons cocoa
1 1/2 cups milk
4 egg yolks
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 stick margarine
--- Meringue: ---
4 egg whites
8 tablespoons sugar
4 tablespoons cornstarch
1 pinch cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla -- optional
Beat egg yolks. Mix sugar, flour, cocoa and milk together. Blend and add to
egg yolks. Chip up the margarine into small pieces and add to the egg mixture;
add vanilla and blend. Cook over medium heat until margarine is melted, stirring
constantly. Pour into unbaked pie crust and bake in preheated 350-degree oven
until firm and pastry is browned (about 30 minutes). Check since time will vary.
MERINGUE: In large mixing bowl, combine egg whites and pinch of cream of
tartar. Beat until stiff but not dry. If you desire, add 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract.
Mix 8 tablespoons sugar with 4 tablespoons cornstarch and gradually add to egg
whites. Beat well for at least five minutes, as mixing too little will cause the
meringue to separate. Spread on top of pie, sealing to edges. Bake for few
minutes until meringue is light golden brown. Cool a few minutes before slicing.
Serving Ideas : Best when served chilled.
Pet Tips
Hurricane Readiness Tips For Your Pets
Shelters for pets usually are filled on a first-come/serve basis.
The SPCA & Humane Society offer shelter for donations. Contact a shelter as soon as you are aware of the need and before the actual weather emergency.
Have a plan. Know where you will take your pet in case of an emergency.
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Go to friends/family who live on high ground |
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If you take your pets to shelters you will need proof of vaccinations, Dogs: Rabies vaccine, Distemper/Parvo, Bordetella, Corona Virus. Cats: Rabies vaccine, FeLek, Rhino/Calici Virus, Panleukopenia. |
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A collar and leash |
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Adequate size pet carrier - not made of cardboard, |
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If your pet is on medications,contact your veterinarian hospital for your pet to be sheltered there. |
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Food supplies for about 5-7 day |
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Food & Water dishes - non breakable |
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Animal waste bags |
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Label all your pets belongings |
USE A PET SHELTER AS YOUR LAST CHOICE - THERE ARE ALMOST 10 TIMES MORE ANIMALS IN MOST COUNTIES THEN SPACE AVAILABLE FOR BOARDING.
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Owners should carry water for pets. Cats & small dogs ~ 1 quart/day - Large dogs ~ 1 gallons/day - these are just estimates.
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If your pet is on medication that can be administered by anyone, owners should be sure to have at least a two week supply on hand. If it is imperative that your pet takes its medication, I recommend placing it in a Veterinary Hospital for proper administration.
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Use good judgment for your pets safety by having a PLAN. |
Boarding fees should be the same as any other time, even in a weather emergency, so don't let anyone raise their fees just because there is a hurricane warning. If they do, contact the proper authorities.
The best plan is TO HAVE A PLAN. Don't be caught with out one.
Be Safe this Hurricane Season - Your Pets are Worth it!! This is a time when your pet really will depend on you for it's safety.
Create your PLAN today so you won't be sorry. Chances are you won't have to use it, but if you need to, you will have it. PLAN your evacuation for you and your pets.
Pet Treat Recipes
Veggie Vittles
• 1 egg -- beaten
• 1/3 cup applesauce
• 1 cup vegetables --*see Note
• 1 cup cooked rice
• 1 tablespoon brewer's yeast
Mix all ingredients well. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto a greased cookie sheet. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for about 12 minutes, or until lightly browned and firm. Cool. Store in the fridge, or freeze.
Note: mashed or grated small. Any desired veggies can be used, such as zucchini, peas, carrots, potatoes, etc...
Trail Dog Grub
• 2 Cups Amaranth -- Cooked
• 1 Cup Lentils, Cooked
• 1 Cup Vegetables -- *See Note
• 2 Tablespoons Cod Liver Oil
• 1 Pound Buffalo
• 1 Cup Beef Broth
Cut Buffalo meat to size for your dog, add to Stock Pot along with beef broth, vegetables and cod liver oil, cook 10 minutes. Add Water if more moisture is needed during cooking.
Add cooked amaranth, cooked lentils mix well. Allow to cool and serve.
*Note: Chopped to size for your dog, Assorted Veggies, carrot, kale, sweet potato, asparagus, zucchini etc
Shih Tzu Sushi
• 1 can salmon, canned, pink -- reserve liquid
• 1 cup brown rice
• 2 cups water -- plus salmon liquid
• 1 whole egg, hard-boiled -- chopped
• 1/2 cup peas and carrots, frozen -- or more if desired
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley -- chopped
• 2 tablespoons cod liver oil
• 1 package Nori Sheets -- *see Note
Drain salmon, reserve liquid for rice. do not remove bones or skin, flake with fork. Defrost peas and carrots.
In a sauce pan add salmon liquid, water, brown rice, cook. let cool to touch.
In a mixing bowl add salmon, brown rice, chopped egg, peas and carrots, and parsley, cod liver oil. Mix well.
place one nori sheet on a flat surface and spread mixture 1/4 inch over nori, leave 1/4 inch edge of nori and dampen with water. And roll. repeat till nori sheets are used, or mixture is gone.
Individually wrap in plastic wrap, refrigerate till ready to serve.
Cut rolls into size for your doggie.
Note: Nori Sheets is dried seaweed found in the oriental section of your grocery store or specialty shop. This recipe freezes well also
Ravioli Woofer Stuffing
• 3 tablespoons whole wheat flour
• 3/4 cup cottage cheese, 2% fat
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup cooked Atlantic salmon --finely diced
• 2 tablespoons parsley sprig --finely chopped
Prepare the PoodleRice and Meat Dinner
• 1 cup meat --*see Note 4 cups rice
• 1 cup vegetables --*see Note
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 cloves garlic
Boil all ingredients together in a large pot. Be sure that pork is cooked all the way through. Cool food off and serve.
Note: choose one: hamburger, ground pork (cook all the way through), ground chicken, ground turkey, or liver
Note: choose one or more of these: sweet potato, regular potato, green beans, carrots, spinach
For Variety: Noodles and Meat Same ingredients as Rice and Meat Dinner, except for this: Boil 1 pound noodles separately. Mix noodles in with meat and vegetable mixture when ready to serve. Italian and Chinese noodles will both work.
Try to substitute mackerel (a fish) for meat in some meals. I usually buy the canned stuff which has little bones in it. They can eat these bones. A little of the canned stuff goes a long way though--it has a lot of salt!
Potatoes Au Canine Or Feline
• 3 cups boiled potatoes -- sliced
• 2 tablespoons vegetables --grated
• 1/2 cup Creamed cottage cheese
• 1 tablespoon Nutritional Yeast
• 2 tablespoons Grated carrots
• 1/4 cup Whole milk
• 1/4 cup Grated cheese
Layer in a casserole dish the first 5 ingredients. Then pour the milk on top of all; sprinkle with cheese. Bake about 15 minutes at 350 until cheese melts and slightly browns. Serve cool.
Notes: As a potato substitute, you can use 3 cups of cooked oatmeal or 3 cups cooked brown rice.
Poodle Pasta
• 3 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
• 8 ounces beef liver
• 3 whole egg
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 8 tablespoons butter --optional
Puree beef liver in blender until smooth. Add eggs and blend for about a minute.
Put flour in a large mixing bowl and make a well in the center of the flour.
Pour liver and egg mixture into well along with olive oil. Mix well until thoroughly combined.
Turn dough out on floured board and knead well for at least 5 minutes or until smooth and shiny.
Wrap dough in plastic wrap and let dough rest in refrigerator for at least 1 hour, no longer than 2 days.
When ready to make pasta, divide dough into 8 equal portions, approximately 4 oz. each.
Form into desired pasta shapes with hands or use pasta machine.
Cook in rapidly boiling water until al dente. For thin noodles, approximately 10 minutes, for thicker noodles a few minutes longer.
Drain noodles and toss with 1 tablespoon butter per serving, if desired.
Instead of butter, try tossing noodles with 1 tablespoon olive oil, canola oil or other oil high in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids.
Yield: "2 pounds"
Serving Ideas : Toss cooked pasta with finely shredded fresh vegetables such as carrots, zucchini, broccoli, sweet potatoes, etc. before serving. Mix cooked pasta with 2 tablespoons low-fat cottage cheese and/or yogurt per serving for a smooth, creamy sauce.
Mutt's favorite rice n' hamburger
• 2 cups rice
• 1/2 pound hamburger meat
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1 clove garlic
• 1/2 cup carrots or broccoli or spinach
• 4 cups water
Put all ingredients into a large pot, boil until done, then cool off and serve. I feed my dogs this kind of meal or a variation every day, instead of store-bought food. They've got shiny coats, are full of energy and love eating dinner again!
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