tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9376236097360126632024-03-13T08:10:36.740-07:00Rascal's KitchenGood noms are essential to happy dogs! We love our happy home and wish all animals had a forever home! We live in the country and have rescued & rehomed several animals over the years. We want to help those less fortunate and what better way than a good animal treat cookbook! I'll taste test!!!Rascal B Coolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09164696276817383901noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-937623609736012663.post-54805737645781474702010-08-12T07:12:00.000-07:002010-08-12T07:12:46.885-07:00Cover Story<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_f9cToZV5esE/TGQAg67Ym5I/AAAAAAAAAEM/0CPs9xZwVkQ/s1600/Pawpawty+cover.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" ox="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_f9cToZV5esE/TGQAg67Ym5I/AAAAAAAAAEM/0CPs9xZwVkQ/s320/Pawpawty+cover.JPG" width="298" /></a></div>It’s been a long haul but our PawPawty Cookbook is almost ready for the final proofing! If you haven’t sent in your recipe, there is still a couple of days to get it in! Always on the lookout for yummy noms! Please be sure to send us a pic or two so we can see all of our happy faces! <br />
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The only part of the cookbook that is not ready is the cover! Mom just can’t decide….(her brain’s been a little overworked lately) !!! She really needs your help on this. What do y’all think? Personally, I’d like to see an edible cover, peanut butter flavor, but Mom says that is out of the question! So please leave a comment or drop us a line at Catsndogsdiva@gmail.com and let us know what you think the cover should look like!Rascal B Coolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09164696276817383901noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-937623609736012663.post-92054396449632166252010-08-03T18:49:00.000-07:002010-08-03T18:49:57.746-07:00Last Call for Recipes!!!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_f9cToZV5esE/TFjG_MNhYYI/AAAAAAAAAEE/Cflw6e03LeM/s1600/Let+Sleeping+Dogs+Lie.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" bx="true" height="310" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_f9cToZV5esE/TFjG_MNhYYI/AAAAAAAAAEE/Cflw6e03LeM/s400/Let+Sleeping+Dogs+Lie.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Hey pals, this is your last chance to contribute to the Pawpawty Cookbook. Mom’s been working hard on getting it ready for the publisher and I’m exhausted from all the taste testing! We need all the recipes by August 13th! Don’t be left out. Watch for information on how you can help with the Cookbook cover! Details soon!<br />
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Don't forget to check the tab at the top for lots of yummy COLD treats for these hot summer days!Rascal B Coolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09164696276817383901noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-937623609736012663.post-79092800889087477142010-06-22T07:25:00.000-07:002010-06-22T07:25:30.432-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_f9cToZV5esE/TCDBVzEve4I/AAAAAAAAADs/pVA9IMz224o/s1600/Need+to+test.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ru="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_f9cToZV5esE/TCDBVzEve4I/AAAAAAAAADs/pVA9IMz224o/s320/Need+to+test.JPG" /></a></div><br />
We're eager to do some more taste testing! We do a very good job and have loved the nommy recipes we have received! Don't forget that we are still trying to gather recipes for the Pawpawty Cookbook to benefit animal charities around the world. Please send us a recipe to add! We'd like to have you join us! We are getting excited to see this coming together. We will be updating on Twitter and Facebook, so please see my new Facebook page at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=100001190431602">http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=100001190431602</a> All the profits from the sale of the cookbook will go to the Pawpawty charities. If you are not familiar with the pawpawties held on Twitter, please check out their website: <a href="http://web.me.com/lynnh/PawPawty/PawPawty_Home.html">http://web.me.com/lynnh/PawPawty/PawPawty_Home.html</a> <br />
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<strong><em><span style="color: red;">Also any of my pals out there that are baking and selling treats, we'd love it if you'd share a recipe and also how to order your special treats! Lots of animal parents are much too busy and need a source for yummy, ‘good for you’ treats! So email your information to Mom at </span><a href="mailto:catsndogsdiva@gmail.com"><span style="color: blue;">catsndogsdiva@gmail.com</span></a><span style="color: red;"> We’d love pictures too! Love to see all my pals enjoying their noms!</span></em></strong><br />
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We’ve only got a few more weeks to get everything rounded up and ready for proofreading and the final trip to the publisher. This is a great way for us to give a small gift that keeps on giving! So email your recipe to Mom at <a href="mailto:catsndogsdiva@gmail.com">catsndogsdiva@gmail.com</a> Thank You!<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">3/4 cup hot water</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 cup whole rolled oats</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">3 eggs</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1/2 cup vegetable shortening</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1/2 cup natural granola (non wheat)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Combine applesauce, water and oats and let stand 15 minutes. Beat in the shortening, cinnamon and granola. Transfer batter to greased 9" square pan. Smooth and flatten with spatula.</span></div><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1/2 cup peanut butter</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 mashed banana</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1/2 cup yogurt </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">3 oz cream cheese </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Mix to spreading consistency. Decorate with 3 tbs. carob chips and 1/4 tsp oil melted in microwave for 1 minute at 50% power. Remove from microwave and stir til smooth. Transfer to plastic bag, snip corner and decorate!</span></div>Rascal B Coolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09164696276817383901noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-937623609736012663.post-32162341624786284702010-05-21T09:49:00.000-07:002010-05-24T17:13:49.263-07:00Taste Testing!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_f9cToZV5esE/S_a5KE_kKUI/AAAAAAAAAC8/IpePRfJdbwU/s1600/Playing.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="265" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_f9cToZV5esE/S_a5KE_kKUI/AAAAAAAAAC8/IpePRfJdbwU/s400/Playing.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Taste testing is in full swing and the time has come to make a final appeal to all my anipal friends! We only have about another month to collect recipes for our Pawpawty Cookbook! So if you are one of the ones that have been putting it off, now is the time! We also need some 'reviews' and 'testers'! If you would like to try a recipe that is not on the blog, please email <a href="mailto:Catsndogsdiva@gmail.com">Catsndogsdiva@gmail.com</a> and let us know what you like, we’ll send you a different one! The recipes are all pretty fast and easy and don't require a lot of special ingredients, so urge your human to give one a try! Be sure to take your picture enjoying the results so you can be included in our book. This will make a great Holiday gift! <br />
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A big, big 'thanks' to all who have sent in recipes and photos! We look forward to hearing from the rest of you in the coming weeks. This project is going to be well worth the effort! Each month the proceeds will go to the Pawpawty Charity of the month and our shelter and rescue pals will thank you! Let us hear from you at <a href="mailto:Catsndogsdiva@gmail.com">Catsndogsdiva@gmail.com</a> .Rascal B Coolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09164696276817383901noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-937623609736012663.post-47570502631994639122010-04-20T11:46:00.000-07:002010-04-20T11:46:58.740-07:00There is Still Time!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_f9cToZV5esE/S831pgn0CvI/AAAAAAAAACs/f9zEAo3zn00/s1600/still+time.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_f9cToZV5esE/S831pgn0CvI/AAAAAAAAACs/f9zEAo3zn00/s320/still+time.jpg" width="298" wt="true" /></a></div>A big ‘Thank You’ to all of you who have sent in recipes for our Pawpawty Cookbook. Animal charities everywhere will benefit from your willingness to share them with us. For those of you who have not yet sent in your recipes, there is still time. You may use the comment section or send an email to <a href="mailto:Catsndogsdiva@gmail.com">Catsndogsdiva@gmail.com</a> . We still have a month or two to work with and look forward to all of you participating! If you like, just comment or send a review of some of the recipes on the site here!Rascal B Coolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09164696276817383901noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-937623609736012663.post-55945726242312994412010-04-02T10:00:00.000-07:002010-04-02T10:05:53.235-07:00The Ball's in Your Court!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_f9cToZV5esE/S7YfZQB3o4I/AAAAAAAAACk/Pd5s7cJKXsk/s1600/100-0034_IMG.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" nt="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_f9cToZV5esE/S7YfZQB3o4I/AAAAAAAAACk/Pd5s7cJKXsk/s320/100-0034_IMG.JPG" /></a></div>The ball’s in your court pals! Time to get things rolling. The Pawpawty Cookbook is in high gear! We need all dogs, cats, guinea pigs, teddy bears, frogs, ferrets, birds, rodents and any other persuasions we call anipals and all friends of anipals to help us put this together.<br />
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We are looking forward to hearing from all of you who want to participate in this great venture to benefit animal charities everywhere. All proceeds from this venture will be added monthly to the selected Pawpawty charity. We hope to have an ebook version available very soon and the hard copy ready for the next holiday season. We would encourage everyone to help out by sending us a recipe for a nommy treat your humans fix for you. It doesn’t need to be fancy, just something that really sets the tail wagging or the whiskers licked! You can also participate by trying one of our recipes and sending us your thoughts, comments and reviews. We need to have pictures of all you anipals to include too! I’m hoping that some of our anipals that have crossed the Rainbow Bridge can send us a recipe and photo too. The banquets there sound like a real dream come true! <br />
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My humans have been a bit under the weather lately and I know the bugs of the season are making their rounds. Time is precious, this is a busy time of year for many, but please take a few minutes to send your contribution to the Pawpawty Cookbook so we can start looking seriously at the details of editing and publishing. It’s a long process! Send human recipes to <a href="mailto:Smokeypoodle@gmail.com">Smokeypoodle@gmail.com</a> and the animal recipes to <a href="mailto:Catsndogsdiva@gmail.com">Catsndogsdiva@gmail.com</a> <br />
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<em>A few more recipes for you to try, the first is a hearty bacon biscuit that my son Buck loves!</em><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">3/4 cup whole wheat flour </div><div style="text-align: center;">1/2 tsp. baking soda </div><div style="text-align: center;">1/2 tsp. salt </div><div style="text-align: center;">1 cup softened butter, or lard</div><div style="text-align: center;">2/3 cup brown sugar </div><div style="text-align: center;">1 egg, slightly beaten </div><div style="text-align: center;">1 1/2 tsp. vanilla </div><div style="text-align: center;">1 1/2 cups oatmeal, uncooked </div><div style="text-align: center;">1 cup (4 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese </div><div style="text-align: center;">2/3 cup wheat germ </div><div style="text-align: center;">1 tbs. flax seed</div><div style="text-align: center;">1/2 lb. bacon, cooked crisp & drained </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">1/2 lb Ground beef </div><div style="text-align: center;">1 Carrot, finely grated </div><div style="text-align: center;">1 tbs. Grated cheese </div><div style="text-align: center;">1/2 tsp. Garlic powder </div><div style="text-align: center;">1/2 c Whole wheat bread crumbs </div><div style="text-align: center;">1 Egg, beaten </div><div style="text-align: center;">1 tbs. Tomato paste </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 cup yellow cornmeal </div><div style="text-align: center;">1 cup oatmeal </div><div style="text-align: center;">1/4 tsp. baking powder </div><div style="text-align: center;">1/2 tsp. garlic powder </div><div style="text-align: center;">1 small can tuna with oil</div><div style="text-align: center;">1/3 cup water </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Process oatmeal to make a coarse flour. Set aside. In food processor, mix tuna with the oil, and water then add all the rest of the dry ingredients. Pulse until mixture forms a ball, Pulse to knead for 2-3 minutes. Knead on floured surface till it forms a soft ball of dough. Roll out to a 1/8"-1/4" thickness. Cut into shapes. Bake on lightly greased cookie sheet, at 350 for 20-25 minutes. Cool completely.</div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">3 cups minced parsley </div><div style="text-align: center;">1/4 cup carrots, chopped very fine </div><div style="text-align: center;">1/4 cup chopped broccoli </div><div style="text-align: center;">1/4 cup shredded mozzarella or parmesan cheese </div><div style="text-align: center;">2 tablespoons olive oil </div><div style="text-align: center;">2 3/4 cups whole wheat flour </div><div style="text-align: center;">2 tablespoons bran </div><div style="text-align: center;">2 teaspoons baking powder </div><div style="text-align: center;">1/2 to 1 cup of water </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Preheat oven to 350 degrees, rack on middle level. Lightly grease a large baking sheet. Stir together parsley, carrots, cheese, and oil. combine all the dry ingredients and add to veggies. Gradually add 1/2 cup of water, mixing well. Make a moist but not wet dough. If needed, add a little more water. Knead for one minute.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Roll dough out to 1/2 inch thickness. Using cookie cutter or a glass, cut out the shapes and transfer them to the baking sheet. Gather the scraps and re-roll and cut. Bake for 20-30 minutes until biscuits have browned. Store in airtight container.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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The human & animal ebook version is set for this spring.. (very close!). Send your human recipes to <a href="mailto:SmokeyPoodle@gmail.com">SmokeyPoodle@gmail.com</a> & your anipal recipes to <a href="mailto:Catsndogsdiva@gmail.com">Catsndogsdiva@gmail.com</a> We hope to start getting a hardback version of the Pawpawty Cookbook all set up this summer with lots of photos of you guys enjoying your favorite treats! Your comments and opinions will help us decide which recipes are worthy of the title of Anipal Favorites! Dogs, cats and assorted critters worldwide look to the Twitter anipals for expert opinions….especially on good, yummy noms!!! If you need a recipe to try out, check these out:<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">8-ounce can of tuna in oil, drained </div><div style="text-align: center;">2-ounces cooked skinless boneless fish </div><div style="text-align: center;">1 carrot, cooked and mashed </div><div style="text-align: center;">1 large egg, beaten </div><div style="text-align: center;">2 tablespoons shredded cheese </div><div style="text-align: center;">2 tablespoons oatmeal </div><div style="text-align: center;">2 tablespoons tomato paste </div><div style="text-align: center;">2 teaspoons active dry yeast </div><div style="text-align: center;">½ teaspoon dried catnip </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">2 cups brown rice flour</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 Tablespoon baking powder</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 cup natural peanut butter</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 cup low-fat milk</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Rascal B Coolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09164696276817383901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-937623609736012663.post-55709931929820744962010-02-18T06:59:00.000-08:002010-02-18T07:06:38.574-08:00Race to the Finish!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_f9cToZV5esE/S31XZ9xcXSI/AAAAAAAAACU/w66z23GgBq4/s1600-h/Avaresting.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ct="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_f9cToZV5esE/S31XZ9xcXSI/AAAAAAAAACU/w66z23GgBq4/s320/Avaresting.jpg" /></a></div>The holidays were so busy we kinda got sidetracked. Now we’re ready to go! We’ve got the holiday stuff all cleaned up and had a nice rest and recuperation! Ready to fire up the presses and get this done! If you want to be included, please send in YOUR favorite anipal treat recipe, a comment or review (We value your anipal opinion! Like to think we have a unique perspective!), anything your human might have to say about it, (they do DO all the work making them….love you Mom!), and a picture you’d like us to use, (or your Twitter avatar is good too.) My email is <a href="mailto:Catsndogsdiva@gmail.com">Catsndogsdiva@gmail.com</a> <br />
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If your people have any good human recipes, (we can share some of them, right?) Have them send the recipe and some info, photos, etc. To Smokey Bonser at <a href="mailto:SmokeyPoodle@gmail.com">SmokeyPoodle@gmail.com</a>. <br />
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Looks like we might have a pawpawty cookfest of some sort this spring, so lets get this going.Rascal B Coolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09164696276817383901noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-937623609736012663.post-34714424755869470642009-12-04T17:14:00.000-08:002009-12-09T15:53:12.921-08:00Happy Healthy Holidays !!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_f9cToZV5esE/SxkWB5GkZjI/AAAAAAAAABg/Iu2KM7a55cw/s1600-h/Rascal.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" er="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_f9cToZV5esE/SxkWB5GkZjI/AAAAAAAAABg/Iu2KM7a55cw/s400/Rascal.JPG" /></a><br />
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</div>Our taste kitchens are busy and we would like to thank those who sent us some really yummy recipes. We are trying and retrying so many delicious noms. It’s not too late to include your favorite recipe in our Pawpawty Cookbook! Include them in your comments or email me at <a href="mailto:Catsndogsdiva@gmail.com">Catsndogsdiva@gmail.com</a> . Send a photo also and we’ll include you photo with your recipe! Fellow taste testers all across Twitterland have full tummies and are becoming experienced gourmet ‘nom’ critics. Our coats are getting shinier in the process! Good nutrition is very important! We hope to include a few helpful ideas to help you help you furry friend maintain great health while eating nommy treats! If any of you would like to contribute, please feel free to point us in the direction of your favorite website on animal nutrition. Here is a good place to find some good articles on nutrition and environmentally friendly ideas for us anipals! <br />
http://<a href="http://www.raiseagreendog.com/Learn_How_To_Help_Your_Dog_Be_Green.html">www.raiseagreendog.com/Learn_How_To_Help_Your_Dog_Be_Green.html</a><br />
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The Holiday season is in full swing. Busy shoppers, warm greetings and ‘bundle up’ weather is the standard. Kitchens across the world are full of those great seasonal smells! No matter where or how you celebrate this holiday season, the spirit of giving is predominant. In this day and age when we are able to reach across borders and oceans, let us not forget that every little bit helps. The power to help others less fortunate lies within our hearts. So even if you cannot give great amounts, give what you can with full knowledge that your contribution is important. The real power is in the numbers, not the dollars. There are many worth causes that can use your help. A link to the Santa Paws Drive is at the left on this page so please click and give to help shelter animals this season. Even a dollar will help!To read about the Santa Paws Drive click here:<br />
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The purple paw gives free food to shelter animals every day…..for FREE! Just the time it takes to click this link will add up to help feed our friends on a daily basis! What a great way to help even when things are tight!<br />
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Giving always makes your Holidays happier! So however you celebrate, make giving a part of your Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, Feliz Navidad, Nadolig Liawen, God Jul, Feliz Natal, Buon Natale, Nollaig Shona, Frohe Weihnachten, Joyeux Noel, Vrolijk Kerstfeest ! From me and the kids!<br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">The smells are starting to waft out of the kitchen and taste testing has begun. The four kids & I have begun helping in earnest by having a doggie stew made from a recipe sent in by Johann ( @JohannTheDog )! We love our noms! Bailey ( @baithecatahoula ), Bruno ( @BrunoTheDog ), Sid ( @SidTheCatahoula), Bosco ( @BigBoyBosco ) & even Bailey’s human Dad have all been taste testing the delicious recipes! We are awaiting their review of the peanut butter & cinnamon and the pumpkin, peanut butter & cinnamon treats! If you’d like to try something and give a review, let us know, we’ll give you a recipe to try out! Or send us a recipe and a review!<br />
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Have gathered several recipes but need some more! Dog dishes, cat dishes and other critter dishes would be most welcome. Just think of your yummiest noms and let me know how you like them served up just for you! I know some of us can be ‘picky’ or as I like to think of it ‘have sophisticated palates’. It’s these little differences that make us all expert nommers in our own right! So just jot me a note at our family kitchen email catsndogsdiva@gmail.com Let us hear from you! Bone Appetite!<br />
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Thanks to all my great Pawpawty pals who have enthusiastically responded to the request for help with our Pawpawty cookbook. Looks like it is well on its way to being a great source of noms! I don’t want anybody to be left out! <br />
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Was thinking last night while my humans were enjoying a lovely Italian dinner…..do anipals in different countries have different types of treats? So much of what my Mom fixes is based on what is available locally and in season. I’m sure it must be the same elsewhere. So I’d like anipals from other countries to feel free to pitch in with their favorites and give our cookbook a true international flavor! <br />
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We also need noms for our critter friends not of the canine or feline species! Let’s hear from you too!Rascal B Coolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09164696276817383901noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-937623609736012663.post-35614299236729371822009-10-23T05:07:00.000-07:002009-10-23T07:48:00.282-07:00Good Noms Are Essential!<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_f9cToZV5esE/St-cu-gGOBI/AAAAAAAAAAM/2LxsVHbrSlQ/s1600-h/000_0366.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395203209478682642" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_f9cToZV5esE/St-cu-gGOBI/AAAAAAAAAAM/2LxsVHbrSlQ/s400/000_0366.JPG" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><br />
<div>I am establishing this blog for the purpose of exchanging information on a Pawpawty Cookbook! We are all grateful for yummy treats and love to have home cooked noms! I am so excited about this opportunity to help our less fortunate pals in shelters and rescues all over the world. This cookbook can be our way of saying how thankful we are for our loving homes.<br />
We all have such great fun at the monthly Pawpawty. The menu is always stocked with yummy noms and we’d like to translate some of these into real life treats for us to enjoy as we Twitter away!<br />
This is a huge undertaking for me as my only other job is looking after our 4-legged stock, rolling in smelly stuff, zooming around the grounds and generally lounging about the place. We are trying to keep the production costs at a minimum, so I am asking for a little help from all the anipal and anipal parents out there in Twitterland. If you can volunteer your time or talents, please let us know! We need recipes for dog, cat and other critter treats! We will need reviews of recipes. For busy anipal parents, I’d also like to include a section where people can find pre-made treats that are extra nommy and can be ordered. We will need some help with graphics, layout and photos. Of course any publishing help would be a very welcome luxury! My Mom, Joanne has volunteered to collect and organize all the recipes and help with anything else she can. The kids & I eagerly volunteer to be taste testers, but even with our voracious appetites, we will need help!<br />
We already have a couple of retailers interested in carrying the cookbook and there seems to be a lot of interest. This will be a fun undertaking and a great potential to do something positive for the many animal charities out there that don’t get a lot of publicity through conventional channels.<br />
So please share your ideas, vision and recipes for this book. If you have an idea for an adaptation of any of the Pawpawty menu items, that would be a most welcome idea. I’m looking forward to this effort and hope we can all have a lot of fun and satisfaction in this adventure.<br />
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