Casual Review:
Cool little device. However a 7 inch screen is pretty small. It's hard to appreciate how small that really is until you're perched over one, squinting away with your fingers all bunched up trying to use the equally small keyboard.
Windows CE is not like a small version of XP... it's another beast altogether that was designed for "embedded" applications and things like smart phones and pocket PC's. It is NOT the same as using your work or home PC.
I don't believe that you can browse/use sites that are heavy with Flash technology (videos and games on sites like youtube, facebook or Flash game sites.)
I don't think you can upgrade the browser or install anything normal either. It seems like more of a hobby device to mess with for fun versus something that can be used for regular computing.
In general, if you're looking at netbooks, the other potential deal breaker is the OS. Many of them have Linux installed, but they also have issues with flash and can't run other windows apps that you may take for granted.
How to post to your Blogger blogs with your Blackberry:
Log in to your Blogger Profile, then click the Settings tab, and then Email & Mobile.
On the screen in "Posting Options" you will see a mail to blog email address in this format:
name.blank@blogger.com.
You will use your username first, and then instead of blank you will use a secret word that you will not share with anyone... right? You don't want someone else to be able to post to your blog!
The other option is to choose whether you will want your posts to be published right away, or saved as drafts for you to edit and publish later online.
Save your settings.
Now, whenever you send an email from your BlackBerry device to the email address that you personalized above it will either be posted right away to your blog, or saved for editing (depending upon which you chose)
Hint: if you don't want the "sent from my blackberry device" tagline to appear after each post you send, go into your email options on the Blackberry and remove it or replace it with somethingbetter
Want to learn How To To Delete Multiple Messages on your Blackberry?
Use this easy method:
1) Enter the SMS/MMS Area:
2)Open the menu and choose search
3) Choose the SMS Inbox (or whatever is is you want to delete items from)
4) Open menu and choose search again, this will start the search
5) The search results will display
6) Open the menu and choose Delete Prior
7) Choose Delete
8) Choose what you want to do
9) Ta Da! All gone...
10) Lather, rinse, repeat for the Outbox or anything else that you want to get rid of.
Good Luck!
This is a REALLY interesting article from Time Magazine:
First Comes Love, Then Comes Obesity?
The best/worst part of the article:
"...the study notes that unmarried women who have been living with their sweeties for five years or less run a 63% increased risk of obesity. What about unmarried men? On average, they have no increased risk during cohabitation.
"With women, we saw incremental risk after one year," says Penny Gordon-Larsen, one of the two nutrition epidemiologists at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) who conducted the study. "The longer she lived with a romantic partner, the more likely she was to keep putting on weight." Meanwhile, the risk of obesity among guys — married and unmarried — spikes only between the first and second years of living together."
Hate this?:
Me too!
Here are some very easy instructions on removing the blogger navigation bar:
1) Log in to your blogger account
2) Click on the "Layout" link on the blog that you want to modify:
3) Click on the "Edit Html" link:
4) In the text box with all the code, put this additional code right before the "Variable Definitions" section:
Code:
Screen shot:
5) Save it and now you’re done! View your blog and there should no longer be a navigation bar
Hypoallergenic Cat Info
The prefix hypo means “low” or “less than,” so a hypoallergenic cat is one that typically produces fewer allergens than a “regular” cat. There’s presently no such thing as a truly hypoallergenic cat breed—one that produces no allergens at all or that can’t cause an allergic reaction in humans - though a number of breeds do seem to have fewer allergenic effects in certain people than in others.
Here are some links that appear to point to "yes":
http://www.keittasiberians.com/hypoallergenic.html
http://www.siestadream.com/aler.htm
http://www.howardforums.com/archive/topic/816537-1.html
http://www.helium.com/items/1316282-hypoallergenic-cats
http://au.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090401134818AAo3T84
http://www.textfiles.com/science/choosing.cat
http://www.siberian-cat-breeder.com/siberian_cats_news.html
Many people would love to get a better job. And most of
these same people have the proper training and skills to achieve
this goal. Unfortunately, so many job hunters have very poor
communication skills. They are unable to clearly tell potential
employers about their job qualifications. In short, they do not
have good job seeking skills. In many cases, this prevents them
from getting a high paying job that they could easily do. Often,
the job will go to someone who is less skilled but who has
written a eye-catching resume.
Often, job seekers have a few mistaken opinions about
potential employers. They believe that employers are able to
easily separate the qualified job applicants from the less
qualified applicants. But this is likely not true. Sometimes
there are from 30 to 300 resumes for the same job. So the
interviewer first does a fast screening of all the resumes to
eliminate as many as possible. The "good" resumes usually make it
through the screening process. Many times the best job candidate
is screened out due to a poor resume.
In today's business world there is often many qualified
applicants applying for the same job. What if, out of all of
those who apply, one job seeker turns in a skillful resume? Who
do you think stands the best chance of getting the job? It's the
one with the "best" resume, of course. This is so often true even
through some of the other applicants may be better qualified for
the job.
In order to get a good job you must communicate to the
employer that you are ready, willing, and able to do the job. So
if you are capable of producing a top notch job resume, you
definitely increase your chances of getting a better job.
Virtually every potential employer will want to see a resume
from you. The resume will determine who gets a job interview.
Your resume is a mini-statement about yourself. After reading
your resume the employer should have a better "feel" for you as a
person and as a potential employer. It serves to get acquainted
with the employer so that they can decide if they want to know
more about you.
The resume is the first step, your introduction to an
employer. First impressions really do count. If you make a poor
first impression, you'll never get to step two -- the job
interview.
To the purpose of your resume is to make a good first impression.
In effect, your resume should tell the employer that you have
good abilities and are truly interested in working. This report
will help you make that good first impression. And it could very
well help you to get the better job you're looking for.
RESUME BASICS
All good resumes follow the same general basic guidelines. While
there is some flexibility in these guidelines, you don't want to
stray too far from them. You want a resume that is bold,
exciting, and enticing. But not too much so. You also want a
resume that is somewhat conservative. In other words, it must be
bold. Not flashy. You must show that you have confidence in your
abilities, but not sound like a braggart. You must sound eager to
do the job, but not desperate. So there is a fine line that you
must walk in order to produce the best possible resume.
You want to use intelligent language. However, you don't
want to try and impress the employer with long, flowery, or
uncommon words or phrases. Use everyday language whenever
possible. Of course, if you are applying for a highly technical
position, it's acceptable to use some of the special terms used
in that particular profession. But as a rule you should keep it
simple and straight to the point.
The word resume comes from the French word "resumer" which
means to summarize. So the exact purpose of a resume is to
summarize your experience, knowledge, and accomplishments.
Therefore, you must avoid being too wordy. Say exactly what you
mean in the least number of words possible.
The length of your resume is important. Resumes should be
from 1 to 3 pages long. Don't be tempted to make your resume
longer than 3 pages, even if you have a lot to tell. Remember, a
resume is supposed to be a summary. A resume that is too long
simply will bore the reader. There will be so much material that
nothing will stand out and be remembered.
RESUME APPEARANCE
The overall appearance of your resume is also important. A
sloppy looking resume will greatly lessen your chance of getting
a job interview. The first thing that an employer, or personnel
manager, evaluating your resume will notice is it's appearance.
There are several different things that can be easily done to
increase the overall appearance of your resume.
The first of these appearance factors is the paper that your
resume is printed on. There are many different kinds of paper
other than regular typing paper. You could make an improvement by
using a colored paper. I suggest a subdued color like brown, off-
white, or gray.
Next, you could use a better grade of paper. Go to a local
office supply store and examine the different types of writing
paper. You'll notice some big differences. Pick out a nice
looking, more expensive grade of paper for your resume.
The next thing to consider is the quality of the material
that is typed onto the resume. Never use a low quality typewriter
to type your resume. If necessary, rent a good quality
typewriter. Then make certain that it has a fresh ribbon in it.
It's very important that you make sure the writing on your resume
looks good. This means clean, crisp, and sharp looking letters.
Another good way to produce a top looking resume is by
having it typeset. If your resume was produced using a computer
and saved on a disk, you can hire a commercial typesetter who can
use this file. Or, you can locate another computer user who owns
a laser printer. Laser printers can produce a good grade of
typeset documents. The other alternative is to find a local word
processing service that can typeset your resume for you.
You can use the typeset master copy of your resume to make
more copies. But be certain that you use a top notch copying
machine. Otherwise, you'll still end up with poor looking
resumes. Another alternative is to have the typesetter produce as
many original copies as you need to ensure that they all look
good.
A third aspect of your resumes appearance is more
subjective. It takes into account such things as the letter
spacing, how each section is arranged, and it's overall
appearance. Some resumes simply look better because of the way
they have been designed. At the end of this report, you'll see an
example of a properly prepared resume.
Never overcrowd the resume. Leave some "white space" so that
important points can appear to pop out. Never submit a resume
with handwritten corrections. You can highlight sections of a
resume by using a different typeface or size or by using
"bullets."Â If possible, use larger letters for the headings used
in the separate sections of the resume.
Never try to be too fancy by using wild colors, cute
graphics, and so forth. Don't be overly creative. A simple,
straightforward, factual resume will do nicely. Make it stand
out, but stay conservative.
Another phase of your resumes appearance is it's accuracy.
Make sure there are no misspelled words! Mistakes will create the
wrong image.
Make sure that the punctuation is correct. And make sure
that all of your columns line up. See that all of your facts are
correct. Don't say you attended 3 years of college, but only show
two years worth of grades. Potential employers will note all
inaccuracies and wonder why they appear in your resume.
OPTIONAL DATA
There is a variety of personal data that may be somewhat
controversial if included in your resume. In the past it was
acceptable to include all kinds of personal data, but times and
laws have changed. Affirmative Action laws have made it illegal
to discriminate based on such things as age, sex, marital status,
race, religion, and so forth. Therefore, most experts recommend
against placing this kind of personal data into your resume.
Your salary requirements should not be listed in the resume,
if you can avoid it. The reason is that if you put too low of a
salary, you might be paid less than the real value of the job. If
you put down a figure that's too high, you may not get considered
for the job. If an employer likes you, it may be possible to
negotiate a higher salary during the interview stage.
Another thing that your resume doesn't need is your
photograph. Potential employers can decide if they are interested
in you after reading your resume. They can see what you look like
during the interview.
RESUME STYLES
There are several styles of resumes along with numerous
variations. Your experience and the kind of job you are applying
for will help to determine the style of resume you use. The two
basic styles are: Chronological Resumes and Functional Skills
Resumes. Some of the variations include the main themes of
business, academic, general, student, standard, professional, or
engineering.
A Chronological Resume lists work experience in reverse
chronological order (the most recent experience first). It
includes some descriptive text about each position, usually
described in about one paragraph.
This type of resume offers several advantages: it is widely
accepted, they are easy to read, and they show a clear pattern of
your development. The disadvantages include: it does not
highlight your major accomplishment(s), nor do they effectively
show your other skills.
Functional Skills Resumes highlight your skills and
accomplishments rather than providing a chronological record of
your job history. Your accomplishments and skills are listed at
the beginning. Your job history is listed at the end of the
resume.
This type of resume allows you to call attention to your
achievements. The major disadvantage is that employers may find
it difficult to follow your work experience.
Many people discover that a combination of these two kinds
of resumes is the best way to go. You may want to try several
different types of combinations before settling upon a final
design.
WRITING YOUR RESUME
Some specific topics that your resume should cover are:
(1) Job Objective -- lets the employer know that you are
interested in a specific type of work. This can be done in 2 or 3
sentences.
Example: work in an analytical chemistry laboratory that
focuses on environmental samples. Oversee and coordinate the
activities of other lab technicians.
(2) Summary of Qualifications -- is a short paragraph that
summarizes your experience and skills. Example: I have 8 years
experience working on all p samples for metals C. Used CLIP and
SW846 methods hases of analytical chemistry.
Including work with a wide variety of instruments and computers.
Was second-in-command of a lab with 8 technicians.
(3) Professional Skills -- is the section where you give
specific details about your qualifications. Example:
INSTRUMENTS OPERATED
A. Atomic Absorption Spectrometer
B. Microwave Digestion System
C. Polarograph
D. Laser Fluorimeter
E. IBM Computers
ADMINISTRATION
A. Supervised 8 technicians when the Department head
was absent.
ANALYSIS
A. Waste oils for metals
B. Water and soil
(4) Work Experience -- in this section you give a one
paragraph summary for each of your previous jobs. This should
include starting and ending date, reason for leaving, job title
and duties, and any special accomplishments for each of the jobs.
(5) Education -- gives a summary of all schools attended,
degrees earned, and special seminars or training courses that you
have attended.
(6) Honors and Awards -- it's a good idea to list any
special awards you have received.
(7) Personal -- information about your hobbies and
activities should be included.
(8) Others -- professional organizations that you belong to,
computer or programming skills, articles or books published.
(9) References -- you can state something like, "references
available upon request," or list at least 3 on your resume.
It's important to include all of the basic information on
your resume. But, what is also important, is the way you say it.
Don't use dull, lifeless statements. Instead use action words.
Here are some typical action words:
Accelerated, achieved, advised, approved, assisted, built,
calculated, completed, conceived, controlled, coordinated,
created, decreased, defined, designed, developed, directed,
earned, edited, engineered, evaluated, found, generated,
implemented, improved, invented, managed, operated, organized,
planned, proved, revised, scheduled, tested, trained, verified,
wrote.
These words give the correct impression that you have been
responsible for do different kinds of jobs tasks. In other words,
you weren't just a follower. Of course, you should always be
truthful. Don't try to oversell yourself by claiming you did
things that you didn't do.
As you can see, a resume is really a very simple document.
It is not that difficult to produce a good resume, if you follow
the simple steps outlined in this report. By dividing it into
sections it becomes a much easier job. These different sections
also help you to stay organized. If you have worked on a special
project or had a lofty responsibility on a previous job, you may
want to include that in a section all by itself. Example: "I
organized a training department for AMCO Scientific and was
responsible for overseeing the production of training lessons."
Another good way to get familiar with proper resume writing
techniques is to review a good resume. There's an example
included in this report. You can use it as a model. Then produce
several different resumes for yourself until you find the best
possible combinations for your specific skills. You may also want
to have a friend to read your resume and point out any problems.
UNCOVERING JOBS
Many people do not have good job hunting skills. They are
not experts at locating job openings for which they may be
qualified. Here are some ideas to help you uncover those jobs.
NEWSPAPER ADS -- usually draw the greatest number of
applicants, so you'll end up with a lot of competition. If you
have no geographic restrictions, you may want to check out of
state newspapers.
Find a way to make your resume stand out so that it isn't
lost among the many applicants. Here are a couple of ideas:
(1) Send a customized cover letter with your resume.
(2) Call before you send the resume in. If possible, talk to
the person who will be doing the interview or who you'll be
working for. If this isn't possible, talk to the personnel
director about the job and let them know that your resume is
coming. This will help them to remember your name and may help
you get through the resume screening process.
PRIVATE EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES -- these are agencies that try
to match employees and employers. These agencies vary in the way
they work. Some can be very helpful. Others are somewhat
unscrupulous.
Your best chance is to go with an agency that specializes in
your field. Beware of agencies that continually run the same ad
because, often, they are just trying to build a list of
candidates. I recommend that you only use agencies that don't
require you to pay a fee.
TRADE JOURNALS AND PERIODICALS -- Are often the best places
to look. This is one of the primary means of job advertisement
for some types of professions. Example: The magazine
Environmental Science continually carries ads for environmental
professionals.
Other good places to look include: trade shows and
professional conventions, personnel offices, college placement
offices, friends you have who are in the same profession as you.
Another method is to simply go through the yellow pages and
look for companies which may need a person with your skills. Then
contact these companies by phone and follow-up by sending in your
resume.
Job seeking is a skill that requires persistence. You must
not become discouraged. Keep making plenty of contacts. Sooner or
later, you'll find the job that's right for you.
THE JOB INTERVIEW
Most people are nervous when they go to a job interview.
However, by preparing beforehand you won't have anything to worry
about. Believe it or not, occasionally the person conducting the
interview is nervous, too!
Most interviewers will make a decision within the first 5 to
10 minutes of the interview. There are a number of steps that you
can take that will greatly improve your chances of getting the
job.
The first (and perhaps the most obvious) thing to consider
is your appearance. No matter what type of job you apply for, you
should dress appropriately. A nice suit is your best bet. Dark
blue or a gray pinstripe are the best colors. Don't wear a loud
tie. Make sure all of your clothes are wrinkle free and that your
shoes are polished.
Women should wear a conservative suit dress. Avoid excessive
jewelry, make-up, perfume and bright nail polish.
Interview do's and don'ts:
(1) Arrive early. If you arrive late, you'll be rushed and
the interviewer may consider you unreliable.
(2) Walk briskly, with purpose, and stand up straight.
(3) Don't smoke, chew gum, slouch, read a novel, or other
similar activities while you are waiting in the lobby. If some of
the company's literature is available, read that instead.
(4) Give the interviewer a firm handshake, and don't be
afraid to look him or her in the eye.
(5) Be prepared. Carry an extra copy of your resume and
academic record.
(6) Don't talk too much ... or too little.
(7) Above all, try to be natural and relaxed. Be yourself.
Questions that the interviewer may ask you include: what
are your career goals? How many sick days have you taken in the
past two years? What are your strong points? Do you have any
hobbies? Why do you want this job? Tell me about yourself. What
did you like most or like least about your last job? Do you have
any questions? She or he may also ask you some specific
questions that relate to equipment or procedures you'll need to
use on the job. This is a way of determining your overall
knowledge and skills.
Before and during the interview ...
(1) Be positive and enthusiastic.
(2) Try to focus upon your accomplishments and achievements
in past jobs.
(3) Find out as much as possible about the job duties and
requirements of the position you are applying for. This will help
you to be able to ask further questions.
(4) Find out as much as possible about the company.
(5) If you are really interested in the job, let the
interviewer know about it.
(6) Questions you need to ask include: when will the job
start? To whom do I report? What would a typical day be like?
(7) Don't be too concerned about salary and benefits at
first. If you are selected, they will make you a salary offer.
Toward the end of the interview you can ask about benefits.
AFTER THE INTERVIEW
There are a number of things that you can do after the
interview that will make you an even more attractive job
candidate. Here are a few tips:
(1) Write a thank you letter. If you really want the job,
say so in the letter.
(2) If you have not heard anything within 8 to 10 days, you
may want to call. Assure them that you are not trying to be
pushy, but that you are just interested.
If you aren't hired, you can still send a thank you letter
to the company and ask them to keep you in mind for any other
similar job openings. Also, you may want to ask the interviewer
for a specific reason as to why you weren't hired. This
information will help you as you search for other jobs.
CONCLUSION
Getting a good job that you want is not always easy. There
are many qualified people after every top paying position that is
available. But if you use the strategies described in this
report, you'll stand a much better chance of success. Be
persistent and don't sell yourself short. You could end up with a
much better job in a very short period of time.
SAMPLE RESUME
Jerry Jobseeker
12345 Main St.
Anytown, U.S.A.
555-5555
SKILLS
Professional Skills: Experienced in operating a wide variety of
analytical instruments including, Flame and
Furnace AA, Microwave digestion, Laser
flourimeter, and more.
Familiar with the full range of EPA and CLIP
methods and protocols for inorganic analysis
Expert with IBM-PC computers and have over
ten years of computer experience.
BUSINESS
EXPERIENCE
1971 to 1977 Austin Powder Company, McAuthur, Ohio
Chemistry
Chemist:
Performed a wide range of chemical analysis
on raw materials, finished products and
competitor's samples. Used classical wet
chemistry methods.
1977 to 1982 Mead Paper Company, Chillicothe, Ohio
Mead Research
Paper Technologist:
Worked to improve paper formulations, solve
problems, and improve quality using pilot
plant and mill studies. Performed a wide
range of paper tests, wrote reports, and
evaluated results.
1982 to Present Martin Marietta, Piketon, Ohio
Senior Chemist:
Performed a full range of analytical methods
for metals on all types of samples (soil,
water, air, waste samples). Responsible for
quality control and in charge of department
supervising 14 technicians when supervisor
was absent.
EDUCATION
Ohio University, Athens, Ohio
BS in Chemistry, 1971
Minor: History, Math
GPA: 2.4 Concentrated in inorganic chemistry
PROFESSIONAL
SOCIETIES
1975 to Present American Chemical Society
PERSONAL DATA I am very active with a number of hobbies
including: golf, gardening, baseball,
computers, and writing. I have authored a
number of books about computers and various
chemical related subjects.
REFERENCES Available upon request.
You might see a hurdle to leap over. Or a hoop to jump through. Or a barrier to knock down. That is how many people think of resumes, application forms, cover letters, and interviews. But you do not have to think of them that way. They are not ways to keep you from a job; they are ways for you to show an employer what you know and what you can do. After all, you are going to get a job. It is just a question of which one.
Employers want to hire people who can do the job. To learn who these people are, they use resumes, application forms, written tests, performance tests, medical examinations, and interviews. You can use each of these different evaluation procedures to your advantage. You might not be able to make a silk purse out of a sow's ear, but at least you can show what a good ear you have.
Creating Effective Resumes and Application Forms
Resumes and application forms are two ways to achieve the same goal: To give the employer written evidence of your qualifications. When creating a resume or completing an application form, you need two different kinds of information:
Facts about yourself and facts about the job you want. With this information in hand, you can present the facts about yourself in terms of the job. You have more freedom with a resume--you can put your best points first and avoid blanks. But, even on application forms, you can describe your qualifications in terms of the job's duties.
Know thyself. Begin by assembling information about yourself. Some items appear on virtually every resume or
application form, including the following:
- Current address and phone number--if you are rarely at home during business hours, try to give the phone number of a friend or relative who will take messages for you.
- Â Job sought or career goal.
-  Experience (paid and volunteer)--date of employment, name and full address of the employer, job title, starting and finishing salary, and reason for leaving (moving, returning to school, and seeking a better position are among the readily accepted reasons).
- Education--the school's name, the city in which it is located, the years you attended it, the diploma or certificate you earned, and the course of studies you pursued.
- Other qualifications--hobbies, organizations you belong to, honors you have received, and leadership positions you have held.
- Office machines, tools, and equipment you have used and skills that you possess.
Other information, such as your Social Security number, is often asked for on application forms but is rarely presented on resumes. Application forms might also ask for a record of past addresses and for information that you would rather not reveal, such as a record of convictions. If asked for such information, you must be honest. Honesty does not, however, require that you reveal disabilities that do not affect your overall qualifications for a job.
Know thy job. Next, gather specific information about the jobs you are applying for. You need to know the pay range (so you can make their top your bottom ), education and experience usually required, hours and shifts usually worked. Most importantly, you need to know the job duties (so that you can describe your experience in terms. of those duties). Study the job description. Some job announcements, especially those issued by a government, even have a checklist that assigns a numerical weight to different qualifications so that you can be
certain as to which is the most important; looking at such announcements will give you an idea of what employers look for even if you do not wish to apply for a government job. If the announcement or ad is vague, call the employer to learn what is sought.
Once you have the information you need, you can prepare a resume. You may need to prepare more than one master resume if you are going to look for different kinds of jobs. Otherwise, your resume will not fit the job you seek.
Two kinds of resumes. The way you arrange your resume depends on how well your experience seems to prepare you for the position you want. Basically, you can either describe your most recent job first and work backwards (reverse chronology) or group similar skills together. No matter which format you use, the following advice applies generally.
- Use specifics. A vague description of your duties will make only a vague impression.
- Identify accomplishments. If you headed a project, improved productivity, reduced costs, increased     membership, or achieved some other goal, say so.
- Type your resume, using a standard typeface. (Printed resumes are becoming more common, but employers do not indicate a preference for them.)
- Keep the length down to two pages at the most.
- Remember your mother's advice not to say anything if you cannot say something nice. Leave all embarrassing or negative information off the resume--but be ready to deal with it in a positive fashion at the interview.
- Proofread the master copy carefully.
- Have someone else proofread the master copy carefully.
- Have a third person proofread the master copy carefully.
- Use the best quality photocopying machine and good white or off-white paper.
The following information appears on almost every resume.
* Name.
* Phone number at which you can be reached or receive
messages.
* Address.
* Job or career sought.
* References--often just a statement that references are
available suffices. If your references are likely to be
known by the person who reads the resume, however, their
names are worth listing.
* Experience.
* Education.
* Special talents.
* Personal information--height, weight, marital status, physical condition. Although this information appears on
virtually every sample resume I have ever seen, it is not important according to recruiters. In fact, employers are
prohibited by law from asking for some of it. If some of this information is directly job related--the height and
weight of a bouncer is important to a disco owner, for example--list it. Otherwise, save space and put in more
information about your skills.
Reverse chronology is the easiest method to use. It is also the least effective because it makes when you did
something more important than what you can do. It is an especially poor format if you have gaps in your work history,
if the job you seek is very different from the job you currently hold, or if you are just entering the job market.
About the only time you would want to use such a resume is when you have progressed up a clearly defined career ladder and want
to move up a rung.
Resumes that are not chronological may be called functional, analytical, skill oriented, creative, or some other
name. The differences are less important than the similarity, which is that all stress what you can do. The advantage to a
potential employer--and, therefore, to your job campaign--should be obvious. The employer can see immediately
how you will fit the job. This format also has advantages for many job hunters because it camouflages gaps in paid employment
and avoids giving prominence to irrelevant jobs.
You begin writing a functional resume by determining the
skills the employer is looking for. Again, study the job
description for this information. Next, review your experience
and education to see when you demonstrated the ability sought.
Then prepare the resume itself, putting first the information
that relates most obviously to the job. The result will be a
resume with headings such as "Engineering," "Computer
Languages," "Communications Skills," or "Design Experience."
These headings will have much more impact than the dates that
you would use on a chronological resume.
Fit yourself to a form. Some large employers, such as fast
food restaurants and government agencies, make more use of
application forms than of resumes. The forms suit the style of
large organizations because people find information more
quickly if it always appears in the same place. However,
creating a resume before filling out an application form will
still benefit you. You can use the resume when you send a
letter inquiring about a position. You can submit a resume even
if an application is required; it will spotlight your
qualifications. And the information on the resume will serve as
a handy reference if you must fill out an application form
quickly. Application forms are really just resumes in disguise
anyway. No matter how rigid the form appears to be, you can
still use it to show why you are the person for the job being
filled.
At first glance, application forms seem to give a job
hunter no leeway. The forms certainly do not have the
flexibility that a resume does, but you can still use them to
your best advantage. Remember that the attitude of the person
reading the form is not, "Let's find out why this person is
unqualified," but, "Maybe this is the person we want." Use all
the parts of the form--experience blocks, education blocks, and
others--to show that that person is you.
Here's some general advice on completing application
forms.
* Request two copies of the form. If only one is provided,
photocopy it before you make a mark on it. You'll need
more than one copy to prepare rough drafts.
* Read the whole form before you start completing it.
* Prepare a master copy if the same form is used by several
divisions within the same company or organization. Do not
put the specific job applied for, date, and signature on
the master copy. Fill in that information on the
photocopies as you submit them.
* Type the form if possible. If it has lots of little lines
that are hard to type within, type the information on a
piece of blank paper that will fit in the space, paste the
paper over the form, and photocopy the finished product.
Such a procedure results in a much neater, easier to read
page.
* Leave no blanks; enter n/a (for "not applicable") when the
information requested does not apply to you; this tells
people checking the form that you did not simply skip the
question.
* Carry a resume and a copy of other frequently asked
information (such as previous addresses) with you when
visiting potential employers in case you must fill out an
application on the spot. Whenever possible, however, fill
the form out at home and mail it in with a resume and a
cover letter that point up your strengths.
Writing Intriguing Cover Letters
You will need a cover letter whenever you send a resume or
application form to a potential employer. The letter should
capture the employer's attention, show why you are writing,
indicate why your employment will benefit the company, and ask
for an interview. The kind of specific information that must be
included in a letter means that each must be written
individually. Each letter must also be typed perfectly, which
may present a problem. Word processing equipment helps.
Frequently only the address, first paragraph, and specifics
concerning an interview will vary. These items are easily
changed on word processing equipment and memory typewriters. If
you do not have access to such equipment, you might be able to
rent it. Or you might be able to have your letters typed by a
resume or employment services company listed in the yellow
pages. Be sure you know the full cost of such a service before
agreeing to use one.
Let's go through a letter point by point.
Salutation. Each letter should be addressed by name to the
person you want to talk with. That person is the one who can
hire you. This is almost certainly not someone in the personnel
department, and it is probably not a department head either. It
is most likely to be the person who will actually supervise you
once you start work. Call the company to make sure you have the
right name. And spell it correctly.
Opening. The opening should appeal to the reader. Cover
letters are sales letters. Sales are made after you capture a
person's attention. You capture the reader's attention most
easily by talking about the company rather than yourself.
Mention projects under development, recent awards, or favorable
comments recently published about the company. You can find
such information in the business press, including the business
section of local newspapers and the many magazines that are
devoted to particular industries. If you are answering an ad,
you may mention it. If someone suggested that you write, use
their name (with permission, of course).
Body. The body of the letter gives a brief description of
your qualifications and refers to the resume, where your sales
campaign can continue.
Closing. You cannot have what you do not ask for. At the
end of the letter, request an interview. Suggest a time and
state that you will confirm the appointment. Use a standard
complimentary close, such as "Sincerely yours," leave three or
four lines for your signature, and type your name. I would type
my phone number under my name; this recommendation is not
usually made, although phone numbers are found on most
letterheads. The alternative is to place the phone number in
the body of the letter, but it will be more difficult to find
there should the reader wish to call you.
Triumphing on Tests and at Interviews
A man with a violin case stood on a subway platform in The
Bronx. He asked a conductor, "How do you get to Carnegie Hall?"
The conductor replied, "Practice! Practice! Practice!"
Tests. That old joke holds good advice for people
preparing for employment tests or interviews. The tests given
to job applicants fall into four categories: General aptitude
tests, practical tests, tests of physical agility, and medical
examinations. You can practice for the first three. If the
fourth is required, learn as soon as possible what the
disqualifying conditions are, then have your physician examine
you for them so that you do not spend years training for a job
that you will not be allowed to hold.
To practice for a test, you must learn what the test is.
Once again, you must know what job you want to apply for and
for whom you want to work in order to find out what tests, if
any, are required. Government agencies, which frequently rely
on tests, will often provide a sample of the test they use.
These samples can be helpful even if an employer uses a
different test. Copies of standard government tests are usually
available at the library.
If you practice beforehand, you'll be better prepared and
less nervous on the day of the test. That will put you ahead of
the competition. You will also improve your performance by
following this advice:
* Make a list of what you will need at the test center,
including a pencil; check it before leaving the house.
* Get a good night's sleep.
* Be at the test center early--at least 15 minutes early.
* Read the instructions carefully; make sure they do not
differ from the samples you practiced with.
* Generally, speed counts; do not linger over difficult
questions.
* Learn if guessing is penalized. Most tests are scored by
counting up the right answers; guessing is all to the
good. Some tests are scored by counting the right answers
and deducting partial credit for wrong answers; blind
guessing will lose you points--but if you can eliminate
two wrong choices, a guess might still pay off.
Interviews. For many of us, interviews are the most
fearsome part of finding a job. But they are also our best
chance to show an employer our qualifications. Interviews are
far more flexible than application forms or tests. Use that
flexibility to your advantage. As with tests, you can reduce
your anxiety and improve your performance by preparing for your
interviews ahead of time.
Begin by considering what interviewers want to know. You
represent a risk to the employer. A hiring mistake is expensive
in terms of lost productivity, wasted training money, and the
cost of finding a replacement. To lessen the risk, interviewers
try to select people who are highly motivated, understand what
the job entails, and show that their background has prepared
them for it.
You show that you are highly motivated by learning about
the company before the interview, by dressing appropriately,
and by being well mannered--which means that you greet the
interviewer by name, you do not chew gum or smoke, you listen
attentively, and you thank the interviewer at the end of the
session. You also show motivation by expressing interest in the
job at the end of the interview.
You show that you understand what the job entails and that
you can perform it when you explain how your qualifications
prepare you for specific duties as described in the company's
job listing and when you ask intelligent questions about the
nature of the work and the training provided new workers.
One of the best ways to prepare for an interview is to
have some practice sessions with a friend or two. Here is a
list of some of the most commonly asked questions to get you
started.
* Why did you apply for this job?
* What do you know about this job or company?
* Why did you choose this career?
* Why should I hire you?
* What would you do if... (usually filled in with a
work-related crisis)?
* How would you describe yourself?
* What would you like to tell me about yourself?
* What are your major strengths?
* What are your major weaknesses?
* What type of work do you like to do best?
* What are your interests outside work?
* What type of work do you like to do least?
* What accomplishment gave you the greatest satisfaction?
* What was your worst mistake?
* What would you change in your past life?
* What courses did you like best or least in school?
* What did you like best or least about your last job?
* Why did you leave your last job?
* Why were you fired?
* How does your education or experience relate to this job?
* What are your goals?
* How do you plan to reach them?
* What do you hope to be doing in 5 years? 10?
* What salary do you expect?
Many jobhunting books available at libraries discuss ways
to answer these questions. Essentially, your strategy should be
to concentrate on the job and your ability to do it no matter
what the question seems to be asking. If asked for a strength,
mention something job related. If asked for a weakness, mention
a job-related strength (you work too hard, you worry too much
about details, you always have to see the big picture). If
asked about a disability or a specific negative factor in your
past--a criminal record, a failure in school, being fired--be
prepared to stress what you learned from the experience, how
you have overcome the shortcoming, and how you are now in a
position to do a better job.
So far, only the interviewer's questions have been
discussed. But an interview will be a two-way conversation. You
really do need to learn more about the position to find out if
you want the job. Given how frustrating it is to look for a
job, you do not want to take just any position only to learn
after 2 weeks that you cannot stand the place and have to look
for another job right away. Here are some questions for you to
ask the interviewer.
* What would a day on this job be like?
* Whom would I report to? May I meet this person?
* Would I supervise anyone? May I meet them?
* How important is this job to the company?
* What training programs are offered?
* What advancement opportunities are offered?
* Why did the last person leave this job?
* What is that person doing now?
* What is the greatest challenge of this position?
* What plans does the company have with regard to...?
(Mention some development of which you have read or heard)
* Is the company growing?
After you ask such questions, listen to the interviewer's
answers and then, if at all possible, point to something in
your education or experience related to it. You might notice
that questions about salary and fringe benefits are not
included in the above list. Your focus at a first interview
should be the company and what you will do for it, not what it
will pay you. The salary range will often be given in the ad or
position announcement, and information on the usual fringe
benefits will be available from the personnel department. Once
you have been offered a position, you can negotiate the salary.
The jobhunting guides available in bookstores and at the
library give many more hints on this subject.
At the end of the interview, you should know what the next
step will be: Whether you should contact the interviewer again,
whether you should provide more information, whether more
interviews must be conducted, and when a final decision will be
reached. Try to end on a positive note by reaffirming your
interest in the position and pointing out why you will be a
good choice to fill it.
Immediately after the interview, make notes of what went
well and what you would like to improve. To show your interest
in the position, send a follow-up letter to the interviewer,
providing further information on some point raised in the
interview and thanking the interviewer once again. Remember,
someone is going to hire you; it might be the person you just
talked to.
If you are
-- involved in counseling others about job opportunities,
-- thinking about a career,
-- contemplating a career change,
-- involved in education planning,
-- involved in worker training, or displaced worker
retraining,
-- or simply interested in knowing about the world of work
and how it is likely to change, you should examine these
two job outlook publications:
Occupational Outlook Handbook
Probably the most widely used career resource; found in 9
out of 10 secondary schools. Updated every 2 years, it
describes what workers do on the job, where they work, how much
they earn, the training and education they need, and job
outlook for about 200 occupations.
Occupational Outlook Quarterly
It helps to keep you informed about changing career
opportunities, and provides practical, "how-to-do-it"
information on choosing and getting today's and tomorrow's
jobs.
If these publications aren't available in your local
public library or high school media center, you may want to
purchase them for your own use. Here's how to order:
Send orders to:
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Publications Sales Center
P.O. Box 2145
Chicago, IL 60690
or to:
Superintendent of Documents
U.S. Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402
This is a letter published by Dr. Hardy Limeback, BSc, PhD, DDS
Associate Professor and Head, Preventive Dentistry
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Dr. Hardy Limeback, BSc, PhD, DDS
Associate Professor and Head, Preventive Dentistry
124 Edward St., Toronto, Ontario, M5G-1G6
Fax (416) 979-4936
Tel(416) 979-4929
E-mail:hardy.limeback@utoronto.ca
April, 2000
To whom it may concern:
Why I am now officially opposed to adding fluoride to drinking water
Since April of 1999, I have publicly decried the addition of fluoride, especially hydrofluosilicic acid, to drinking water for the purpose of preventing tooth decay. The following summarize my reasons.
New evidence for lack of effectiveness of fluoridation in modern times.
1. Modern studies (published in the 1980's 1990's) show dental decay rates are so low in North America that the effects of water fluoridation cannot be measured. Because of the low prevalence of dental decay, water fluoridation studies today must be carefully conducted to correct for mobility of subjects between fluoridated and non-fluoridated areas, access to fluoride from other sources, the lack of blinding and problems with the `halo' effect. Even when very large sample sizes are used to obtain statistically significant results, the benefit of water fluoridation is not a clinically relevant one (the number of tooth surfaces saved from dental decay per person is less than one half). Recent studies show that halting fluoridation will either result in only a marginal increase in dental decay which cannot be detected or no increase in dental decay at all.
2. The major reasons for the general decline of tooth decay worldwide, both in non-fluoridated and fluoridated areas, is the widespread use of fluoridated toothpaste, improved diets, and overall improved general and dental health (antibiotics, preservatives, hygiene etc).
3. There is now a better understanding of how fluoride prevents dental decay. What little benefit fluoridated water may still provide is derived primarily through topical means (after the teeth erupt and come in contact with fluorides in the oral cavity). Fluoride does not need to be swallowed to be effective. It is not an essential nutrient. Nor should it be considered a desirable `supplement' for children living in non-fluoridated areas. Fluoride ingestion delays tooth eruption and this may account for some of the differences seen in the past between fluoridated and non-fluoridated areas (i.e. dental decay is simply postponed). No fluoridation study has ever separated out the systemic effects of fluoride. Even if there were a systemic benefit from ingestion of fluoride, it would be miniscule and clinically irrelevant. The notion that systemic fluorides are needed in non-fluoridated areas is an outdated one that should be abandoned altogether.
New evidence for potential serious harm from long-term fluoride ingestion.
1. Hydrofluorosilicic acid is recovered from the smokestack scrubbers during the production of phosphate fertilizer and sold to most of the major cities in North America, which use this industrial grade source of fluoride to fluoridate drinking water, rather than the more expensive pharmaceutical grade sodium fluoride salt. Fluorosilicates have never been tested for safety in humans. Furthermore, these industrial-grade chemicals are contaminated with trace amounts of heavy metals such as lead, arsenic and radium that accumulate in humans. Increased lead levels have been found in children living in fluoridated communities. Osteosarcoma (bone cancer) has been shown to be associated with radium in the drinking water. Long-term ingestion of these harmful elements should be avoided altogether.
2. Half of all ingested fluoride remains in the skeletal system and accumulates with age. Several recent epidemiological studies suggest that only a few years of fluoride ingestion from fluoridated water increases the risk for bone fracture. The relationship between the milder symptoms of bone fluorosis (joint pain and arthritic symptoms) and fluoride accumulation in humans has never been investigated. People unable to eliminate fluoride under normal conditions (kidney impairment) or people who ingest more than average amounts of water (athletes, diabetics) are more at risk to be affected by the toxic effects of fluoride accumulation.
3. There is a dose-dependent relationship between the prevalence/severity of dental fluorosis and fluoride ingestion. When dental decay rates were high, a certain amount of dental fluorosis was considered an acceptable `trade off' of providing an `optimum' dose of 1.0 ppm fluoride in the water. However, studies published in the 1980's and 1990's have shown that dental fluorosis has increased dramatically in North America. Infants and toddlers are especially at risk for dental fluorosis of the front teeth since it is during the first 3 years of life that the permanent front teeth are the most sensitive to the effects of fluoride. Children fed formula made with fluoridated tap water are at higher risk to develop dental fluorosis. A relatively small percentage of the children affected with dental fluorosis have the more severe kind that requires extensive restorative dental work to correct the damage. The long-term effect of fluoride accumulation on dentin colour and biomechanics is also unknown. Generalized dental fluorosis of all the permanent teeth indicates that the bone is a major source of the excess fluoride. The effect of this excess amount of fluoride in bone is unknown. Whether stress bone fractures occur more often in children with dental fluorosis has not been studied.
4. A lifetime of excessive fluoride ingestion will undoubtedly have detrimental effects on a number of biological systems in the body and it is illogical to assume that tooth enamel is the only tissue affected by low daily doses of fluoride ingestion. Fluoride activates G-protein and a number of cascade reactions in the cell. At high concentrations it is both mitogenic and genotoxic. Some published studies point to fluoride's interference with the reproductive system, the pineal gland and thyroid function. Fluoride is a proven carcinogen in humans exposed to high industrial levels. No study has yet been conducted to determine the level of fluoride that bone cells are exposed to when fluoride-rich bone is turned over. Thus, the issue of fluoride causing bone cancer cannot be dismissed as being a non-issue since carefully conducted animal and human cancer studies using the exact same chemicals added to our drinking water have not been carried out.
The issue of mass medication of an unapproved drug without the expressed informed consent of each individual must also be addressed. The dose of fluoride cannot be controlled. Fluoride as a drug has contaminated most processed foods and beverages throughout North America. Individuals who are susceptible to fluoride's harmful effects cannot avoid ingesting this drug. This presents a medico-legal and ethical dilemma and sets water fluoridation apart from vaccination as a public health measure where doses and distribution can be controlled. The rights of individuals to enjoy the freedom from involuntary fluoride medication certainly outweigh the right of society to enforce this public health measure, especially when the evidence of benefit is marginal at best.
Based on the points outlined briefly above, the evidence has convinced me that the benefits of water fluoridation no longer outweigh the risks. The money saved from halting water fluoridation programs can be more wisely spent on concentrated public health efforts to reduce dental decay in the populations that are still at risk and this will, at the same time, lower the incidence of the harmful side effects that a large segment of the general population is currently experiencing because of this outdated public health measure.
Sincerely,
Dr. Hardy Limeback BSc PhD (Biochemistry) DDS
Head, Preventive Dentistry
Make every effort to know and comply with basic traffic laws. Get a copy of the driver's license manual from your state licensing authority and review its contents. Don't attract attention to your vehicle by having loud exhaust, windows tinted too dark, etc. Anything that causes a police officer to look at your vehicle will make it more likely he will notice expired tags or inspection sticker, or other deficiency.If your state has a mandatory seatbelt law; wear your seatbelt. If you forget to put it on, don't wait until you see a police officer to remember to put it on. This will only cause the officer to notice you when he might not have otherwise. The fact that you just put it on may not be enough to avoid a citation. If he spots you without it on or sees you putting it on, you can be cited. You might only get a warning for having put it on, but this is a gamble. If the officer is working a special seatbelt detail you can count on a ticket. DON'T CALL ATTENTION TO YOURSELF!
Keep your vehicle in good condition, and all equipment such as brakes, lights, etc. in working order. Burned out headlights or tail lights just can't be missed at night. emember; once the officer has you stopped he can find other things to talk to you about like the driver's license you left at home, or the insurance card you can't find, etc.
Make a complete stop at stop signs. Your state may require you to stop at a line or at a point, before entering the intersection, where you can clearly see traffic. Either way, you must stop. Make sure the intersection is clear before starting out. Accidents at intersections with stop signs are "bought and paid for" by the driver having the stop sign. This is true even if you stop.
Be prepared to stop at yield signs if necessary. Unless you can clearly see traffic, and know no vehicles are coming, treat the yield sign like a stop sign.
Do not drive faster than the flow of traffic unless that flow is below the speed limit. Passing other vehicles always draws attention. It may appear momentarily that you are speeding, even if you aren't. The police officer may quickly realize that you're not speeding just about the same time he notices you're not wearing your seatbelt, your inspection sticker has expired, etc., etc., etc. By now you should be getting the idea: DON'T CALL ATTENTION TO YOURSELF!
If you are stopped for a traffic violation, try to prevent or at least minimize the damage. An officer may be assigned to a certain location to watch for a certain violation due to numerous accidents at that location. If you commit the violation in question at that location your chances of getting out of a
ticket are slim. A short argument of the facts is okay, but don't get carried away. This is especially true if have other deficiencies you don't want noticed. Consider this: if you've committed a violation, the officer is supposed to write you a ticket. Depending on the circumstances, however, you may get a verbal or written warning. If you jump out of the car with verbal abuse, you will always get a ticket.
Don't rely too much on your radar detector. If you're the only car on the road for a long stretch, or you're the first car in a convoy of vehicles, you're going to be the target vehicle for the radar unit over the next hill. The officer is not going to let the cat out of the bag and leave the radar on continuously for you to detect. He'll have it in the "stand-by" mode. It's warmed up, calibrated, and ready to go, but it's not emitting a signal. He won't activate it till you come over the hill. Your radar detector will beep at the same time the radar automatically locks your speed on the digital display. Anyone within a mile or so behind you with a detector will be warned, but not you! Sometimes officers will leave the unit on and transmitting, knowing that there are plenty of non-detector equipped speeders to be caught, but don't count on this.
GENERAL TIPS
- Don't get noticed!
- Watch your speed!
- Make complete stops at stop signs.
- Keep lights in good repair.
- Carry all required documents: Driver's license, title, registration, insurance.
- Don't have loud mufflers.
- Don't have windows tinted too dark.
- Don't carry over sized loads.
- Don't overload vehicle with passengers, especially the front seat.
- Don't throw things from the vehicle.
- Don't give the officer a hard time for doing his job.
- If you think you been "locked-on" by radar, slow down. It may not help, but it won't hurt either.
- Police officers can spot expired inspection stickers, license plates, and other deficiencies from a great distance!
Sandstone is made of sand that has been deposited by water or wind and that has been compacted for millions of years. You can make your own sandstone in about a week or two.
Materials Needed:
½ cup of water
2 paper cups
2½ tablespoons of Epsom salts (available at drug stores)
½ cup of dry sand
spoon
Directions:
1. Put 1½ inches of water in the bottom of one of the paper cups.
2. Dissolve the Epsom salts in the water. Stir until almost all the salt has disappeared. The salt will cement the particles of together, just as certain minerals cement sand particles together in real sandstone.
3. Put 1½ inches of sand in the bottom of the other paper cup.
4. Pour the salt mixture into the sand and stir until the sand is completely wet.
5. Let the wet mixture sit untouched for about one hour. Then carefully pour off all the water that has risen to the top. You will need to pour off the excess water several times during the first day of the activity. Keep the paper cup in a place where no one will touch it for at least a week. Do not cover the cup.
6. When the sandstone has dried completely, tear the paper cup away from it. If you find that the sides and bottom are still damp, let the sandstone sit untouched until it is completely dry. It will have the texture of real sandstone.
This is another one of those "I don't know where I found these" posts...
Antiseptic Wash
1 drop Peppermint Essential Oil
1 drop Thyme
1 drop Eucalyptus
1 drop Wintergreen
1 tbls. 190 proof Ethy Alcohol
6 tbls. distilled water
Wine Based
1/2 c. myrrh tincture
1/2 c. peppermint tincture
6 cups wine
Herbal Antiseptic
1 pint vodka
2 tbsp. eucalyptus
2 tbsp cardamon
2 tbsp. rosemary or spearmint
1 tbsp. thyme
1 tbsp wild bergamot
Set for 1 month strain, use
Clove wash
3 tbsp cloves in 600ml water. Boil 1 hour. Strain, use
Mint and rosemary
600ml water
1 tsp fresh mint
1 tsp rosemary
1 tsp aniseed
1 tsp tincture of myrrh
boil water, infuse 20 minutes. strain
Mouthwash
20g green aniseed
10g star aniseed
5g cloves
5g cinnimon sticks
10g angelica
200ml vodka
3 drops peppermint
Set for 2 weeks. 1 tsp with water for wash
O.k. So, I wanted to use some kind of paper time management system. But, the big name companies charge waaaay too much. I could have expensed a Daytimer or the Franklin Covey planners and paper to the company that I work for. However, I just couldn't do that with a clear conscience. It's just paper and ink after all...
This is the result of me trying to save a buck.
Free 8.5 x 11 planner pages for you to print:
Free Planner - Time Management - 8.5 x 11 - Checklist with Notes
Free Planner - Time Management - 8.5 x 11 - Goal(s) Planning
Free Planner - Time Management - 8.5 x 11 - Notes
Free Planner - Time Management - 8.5 x 11 - Potential Project(s)
Free Planner - Time Management - 8.5 x 11 - Project Planning
Free Planner - Time Management - 8.5 x 11 - Waiting For
Free Planner - Time Management - 8.5 x 11 - Web Design & Project Planning
Free Planner - Time Management - 8.5 x 11 - Project Index
Alfalfa Hearts
2 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup soy flour
1 teaspoon bone meal -- optional
2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
1 tablespoon lecithin -- optional
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
3 tablespoons alfalfa sprouts -- chopped
1 cup brown rice -- cooked
3 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 cup water
Combine flours, bone meal, yeast, lecithin, salt, garlic powder and alfalfa leaves. Add rice and oil. Combine well.
Add 1/4 cup water and mix well. Dough should be very easy to handle, not crumbly. Add more water if needed to achieve proper consistency.
Lightly flour board or counter and roll out dough to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut with 2 1/2 inch cutter. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Makes 3 dozen.
Source: Dog Fancy, Jan 1998
An Apple a Day Dog Treat
2 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup unbleached flour
1/2 cup cornmeal
1 apple -- chopped or grated
1 egg -- beaten
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon brown sugar, packed
3/8 cup water
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray cookie sheet with vegetable oil spray. Lightly dust work surface with flour. Blend flours and cornmeal m large mixing bowl. Add apple, egg, oil, brown sugar and water; mix until well blended.
On floured surface, roll dough out to 7/8-inch thickness. Cut with cookie cutters of desired shape and size. Place treats on prepared sheet.
Bake in preheated oven 35 to 40 minutes. Turn off oven. Leave door closed 1 hour to crisp treats. Remove treats from oven.
Store baked treats in airtight container or plastic bag and place in refrigerator or freezer.
MAKES 2 to 2 1/2 dozen
Apple Cinnamon Doggie Biscuits
1 package apple, dried
1 teaspoon Cinnamon -- (I usually just shake some in)
1 Tablespoon parsley, freeze-dried
1 Tablespoon Garlic Powder
1 cup ice water
1/2 cup Corn Oil
5 cups flour
1/2 cup powdered milk
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon corn oil
Put the apples in a food processor so that pieces are small. Combine in a bowl all of the ingredients -- can add oil or water if dough is too dry. Using a rolling pin roll out dough to about 3/16" thick (can make thinner or thicker). Using a cookie cutter -- cut into shapes -- place on cookie sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for approx 20 -25 minutes (until golden).
NOTE: if you substitute corn meal just subtract about 3/4 cup from flour and add Corn meal
Source: "Shared By Barb H. for Zoey"
Apple Crunch Pupcakes
2 3/4 cups water
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 tablespoons honey
1 medium egg
1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup apple, dried
1 tablespoon baking powder
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a small bowl, mix together water, applesauce, honey, egg, and vanilla. In a large bowl, combine flour, apple chips, and baking powder. Add liquid ingredients to dry ingredients and mix until very well blended. Pour into greased muffin pans, Bake 1 1/4 hours, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out dry. Store in a sealed container.
Makes 12 to 14 pupcakes
Aunt Bianca's Dog Biscuits
2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup nonfat dry milk powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 egg -- beaten
Flavoring: Meat drippings, broth or water from canned tuna (enough to make a stiff dough).
Combine flour, powdered milk and garlic powder in a medium sized bowl. Add beaten egg, flavoring and mix well with hands. Dough should be very stiff. If necessary add more flavoring.
On a well floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut with shaped cookie cutters of your choice.
Place biscuits on cookie sheets and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
Baby Food Doggie Cookies
3 jars baby food, meat, beef, strained -- *see Note
1/4 cup cream of wheat -- *see Note
1/4 cup dry milk
Combine ingredients in bowl and mix well. Roll into small balls and place on well-greased cookie sheet. Flatten slightly with a fork. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 15 min. until brown.
Cool on wire racks and STORE IN REFRIGERATOR. Also freezes well.
NOTE: Carrot, Chicken or Beef baby food. substituting wheat germ for cream of wheat.
Bacon Bites
3 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup milk
1 egg
1/4 cup bacon grease -- or vegetable oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
4 slices bacon -- crumbled
1/2 cup cold water
Mix ingredients together thoroughly. Roll out on a floured surface to 1/2 - 1/4" thickness. Bake for 35-40 minutes in a 325 degree oven.
Bacon Bits for Dogs
6 slices cooked bacon -- crumbled
4 eggs -- well beaten
1/8 cup bacon grease
1 cup water
1/2 cup powdered milk -- non-fat
2 cup graham flour
2 cup wheat germ
1/2 cup cornmeal
Mix ingredients with a strong spoon; drop heaping tablespoonfuls onto a greased baking sheet. Bake in a 350 oven for 15 minutes. Turn off oven and leave cookies on baking sheet in the oven overnight to dry out.
Baker's Bagels
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup unbleached flour
1 package yeast -- 1/4 ounce
1 cup chicken broth -- warmed
1 tablespoon honey
1. Preheat oven to 375°.
2. In large bowl combine the whole wheat flour with the yeast. Add 2/3 cup chicken broth and honey and beat for about 3 minutes. Gradually add the remaining flour. Knead the dough for a few minutes until smooth and moist, but not wet (use reserve broth as necessary).
3. Cover the dough and let it rest for about 5 minutes. Divide the dough into about 15-20 pieces, rolling each piece into a smooth ball. Punch a hole into each ball with your finger or end of spoon and gently pull the dough so the hole is about an 1/2" wide. Don't be too fussy here, the little bagels rise into shape when they bake.
4. Place all the bagels on a greased cookie sheet and allow to rise 5 minutes. Bake for 25 minutes. Turn the heat off and allow the bagels to cool in the oven.
Source: "Ann Shaw"
BARF Breakfast (med size dog)
1/4 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup yogurt
1/4 cup vegetables -- *see Note
250 mgs vitamin C -- for dogs. Crushed
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon kelp seaweed powder -- *see Note
1 teaspoon alfalfa powder -- *see Note
1 digestive enzyme -- for dogs Optional
1 teaspoon flax seed oil -- *see Note
1/4 cup kibble -- optional
Soak rolled oats in yogurt overnight. Mix all ingredients and serve. Add kibble if desired.
Note: shredded, lightly steamed or pureed. carrots, celery, spinach, yams and/or broccoli, apples etc.
Note: items can be purchased at health food store or pet store.
BARF Dinner (med size dog)
3/4 pound Raw Meat -- *see Note
1 egg -- raw
1/2 clove garlic -- chopped
2 tablespoons yogurt
1 teaspoon honey
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon flax seed oil -- *see Note
1 teaspoon kelp seaweed powder -- *see Note
1 teaspoon alfalfa powder -- *see Note
250 mgs vitamin C -- for dogs
1/4 cup kibble -- optional
Mix together and serve.
*Note: raw beef chunks (not ground), raw chicken, mackerel, or lamb etc. twice a week use liver or kidney.
Note: found in health food store or pet store
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Barking Barley Brownies Recipe
1 1/4 pounds beef liver -- or chicken liver
2 cups wheat germ
2 tablespoons whole wheat flour
1 cup cooked barley
2 whole eggs
3 tablespoons peanut butter
1 clove garlic
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt -- optional
Pre heat oven to 350.
Liquefy liver and garlic clove in a blender, when its smooth add eggs and peanut butter. Blend till smooth.
In separate mixing bowl combine wheat germ, whole wheat flour, and cooked Barley. Add processed liver mixture, olive oil and salt. Mix well. spread mixture in a greased 9x9 baking dish. Bake for 20 minutes or till done.
When cool cut into pieces that accommodate your doggies size.
Store in refrigerator or freezer.
Basenji Stew
4 small parsnip -- **see Note
2 whole yellow squash -- cubed
2 whole sweet potatoes -- peeled and cubed
2 whole Zucchini -- cubed
5 whole tomatoes -- canned
1 can garbanzo beans, canned -- *see Note 15 oz
1/2 cup Couscous
1/4 cup Raisins
1 teaspoon Ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon Ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon Ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon Ground cumin
3 cups Water -- *see Note
** kohlrabi may be substituted for the parsnips.
*Chick-peas
*or 3 cups chicken stock
Combine all the ingredients in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes.
Place over cook brown rice or barley
Beef and Rice Moochies
1 jar babyfood, dinner, vegetables and beef, strained
2 1/2 cups flour, all-purpose
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup rice
1 package unflavored gelatin
1 whole egg
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup powdered milk
1 package yeast
1/4 cup warm water
1 beef bouillon cube
Dissolve yeast in warm water. Mix dry ingredients in large bowl. Add yeast, egg, oil, baby food and dissolved beef bouillon. Mix well. Mixture will be very dry, knead with hands until it forms a ball. Roll out on floured surface to 1/4 inch thickness, cut in 1 or 2 inch circles. Bake on un-greased cookie sheet 30 minutes at 300 degrees.
Store in refrigerator.
Beef Twists
3 1/2 cups flour, all-purpose
1 cup cornmeal
1 package unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup milk
1 egg
1/4 cup corn oil
1 jar Baby food, meat, beef, strained
1 beef bouillon cube
3/4 cup boiling water -- or beef stock
Dissolve bouillon cube in water. Sift dry ingredients in large bowl. Add milk, egg, oil, beef and beef bouillon. Stir until well mixed. Roll out on a floured surface to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut in 1/4 inch by 3 inch strips, twisting each stick 3 turns before placing on cookie sheet. Bake 35-40 minutes at 400 degrees.
Store in refrigerator.
Source: "Kelli Kukulka"
Birthday Cake for Pups
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup soft butter
1/2 cup corn oil
1 jar baby food, meat, beef, strained
4 eggs
2 strips beef jerky -- (2 to 3)
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease and flour an 8x5x3 inch loaf pan. Cream butter until smooth. Add corn oil, baby food, and eggs. Mix until smooth.
Mix dry ingredients into beef mixture until batter is smooth. Crumble beef jerky and fold into batter. Pour batter into loaf pan. Bake 1 hour and 10 minutes. cool on wire rack 15 minutes. Ice with plain yogurt or cottage cheese.
Store uneaten cake in refrigerator.
Source: "Kelli Kukulka"
Biscuits For Dogs
1 cup oatmeal -- uncooked
1/3 cup margarine
1 tablespoon beef bouillon granules
5 1/2 cups hot water
1 tablespoon garlic powder -- optional
3/4 cup powdered milk
3/4 cup cornmeal
3 cups whole wheat flour
1 whole egg -- beaten
Pour hot water over oatmeal, margarine, and bouillon; let stand for 6 min.
Stir in milk, cornmeal, and egg. Add flour, 1/2 c. at a time; mix well after each addition. Knead 3 - 4 min., adding more flour it necessary to make a very STIFF dough. Roll or pat dough to 1/2" thickness. Cut into dog bone shapes with cookie cutter.
Bake at 325 degrees for 50 min. on baking parchment Allow to cool and dry out until hard.
Store in container.
BJ'S Peanutty Pupcicles
1 ripe banana
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup wheat germ
1/4 cup chopped peanuts
Mash banana's and peanut butter, stir in wheat germ. Chill 1 hour. Place in container, store in refrigerator or freezer.
Bone A Fidos
2 1/4 teaspoons dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water -- (liquid measure)
1 pinch sugar
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups whole wheat flour
2 cups cracked wheat
1 cup rye flour
1/2 cup nonfat dry milk
4 teaspoons kelp powder
4 cups beef broth -- or chicken
GLAZE:
1 large egg
2 tablespoons milk
Equipment: Cookie sheets lined with parchment or aluminum foil; rolling pin; 3-31/2" bone cutter or 2 1/2" round cookie cutter.
Place 2 oven racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven. Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
Sprinkle the dry yeast or crumple the compressed yeast over the water (110 degrees if dry yeast, 100 degrees if compressed yeast). Add a pinch of sugar and allow the yeast to sit in a draft-free spot for 10 - 20 minutes. The mixture should be full of bubbles. If not, the yeast is too old to be useful.
In a large bowl, place all the dry ingredients and stir to blend them. Add the yeast mixture and 3 cups of the broth. Using your hands, in the bowl, mix to form the dough, adding more broth if needed to make the dough smooth and supple. Half a batch at a time, knead the dough briefly on a lightly floured counter. (Keep the second batch of dough covered with a moist towel while shaping and cutting the fast.)
Roll out the dough into an 18 x 13 x 1/4" rectangle. Cut it into desired shapes, using a 3 - 3 l/2-inch bone cutter or a 2 l/2-inch round cookie cutter. Re-roll the scraps. Repeat the procedure with the remaining dough.
For an attractive shine, lightly beat together the egg and milk. Brush the glaze on the cookies. Bake for 45 to 60 minutes or until brown and firm.
For even baking rotate the cookie sheets from top to bottom three quarters of the way through the baking period. Use a small, angled metal spatula or pancake turner to transfer the cookies to wire racks to cool completely.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature. The dough must be used immediately. The baked cookies will keep for many months.
Allow cookie sheets to cool completely between batches.
Bone Bonanza
1/2 pound ground beef -- uncooked
1/4 cup chicken broth
1/3 cup black beans, cooked -- mashed
1/3 cup cottage cheese
1 teaspoon soy sauce
Combine ground meat and chicken broth in a bowl. Add the black beans and cottage cheese. Add soy sauce. Mix all of the ingredients together thoroughly. Mold the mixture into bone shapes and place on a cookie sheet. Bake for 45 minutes in a 375 degree oven. Let cool.
Source: "Daniel Brower"
Boo's Biscuits
3 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
2 cup Quaker oats
1 cup milk
1/2 cup hot water
2 beef or chicken bouillon cubes
1/2 cup meat drippings
Dissolve bouillon cubes in hot water. Add milk and drippings and beat.
In a separate bowl, mix flour and oatmeal. Pour liquid ingredients into dry ingredients and mix well. Press onto an ungreased cookie sheet and cut into shapes desired. Bake at 300 degrees for 1 hour. Turn off heat and leave in the oven to harden. Refrigerate after baking.
Bow Wow Biscuits
2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup wheat germ
1/2 cup powdered milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
8 tablespoons bacon grease -- or margarine
1 egg -- beaten
1 teaspoon brown sugar
2 tablespoons beef broth -- or chicken
1/2 cup ice water
6 slices Bacon -- crumbled, optional
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded -- optional
In a big mixing bowl, mix all the ingredients thoroughly to form a dough. Roll the dough out with a rolling pin and use a cookie cutter to make shapes for cookies, Bake cookies at 350 degrees for 20 - 25 min.
Bow Wow Burritos Recipe
1 tablespoon canola oil
12 ounces cooked beef -- *see Note
1 clove garlic -- minced
3 tablespoons chunky peanut butter
2 cup sweet potatoes, mashed -- canned
1 cup black beans, canned -- rinsed
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 teaspoons beef bouillon -- powder
6 flour tortillas -- (10-inch)
2 tablespoons cilantro -- chopped
6 tablespoons monterey jack cheese -- shredded
6 tablespoons vegetables -- *see Note
Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat until hot. Add garlic; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until tender. Stir in peanut butter, sweet potatoes and beans; mash slightly. Add cumin, cinnamon and chili powder, beef bouillon; mix well. Reduce heat to low; add beef, cover and simmer 2 to 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally.
Meanwhile, heat tortillas according to package directions. To serve, spoon and spread scant 1/2 cup mixture across center third of each tortilla with one piece of meat in center.
Top each with 1 tablespoon sour cream, 1 teaspoon cilantro, I tablespoon Cheese spread to cover mixture.
Fold sides of each tortilla 1 inch over filling. Fold bottom 1/3 of tortilla over filling; roll again to enclose filling.
*Note: Beef or chicken cut into 1/2 inch strips, or "meatless" meat for the vegetarian doggies.
*Note: Optional... Shredded veggies for added nutrition, carrots, green beans, broccoli etc.
Serving Ideas : Add 1 Teaspoon Dog Oil Supplement and 1 teaspoon Dog Powder Mix Supplement for added nutrition before folding burritos.
Copyright: "Doggie Connection"
Bread Machine Dog Biscuits
3/4 cup Beef stock -- *see Note
1 egg
3 tablespoons oil
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/3 cup Bulgur -- *see Note
1/3 cup Bran
1/4 cup nonfat dry milk
1/4 teaspoon Garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons yeast
Place ingredients in bread pan according to manufacturers directions and press "Dough" cycle.
When machine beeps, remove dough to lightly floured countertop and with a rolling pin, roll dough out to 1/4" thickness.
Using a dog bone cookie cutter (or any small seasonal cookie cutters), cut out dog biscuits and place on a lightly greased cookie sheet or one sprinkled with cornmeal. Re-roll scraps and repeat till all dough is used up. Place in a warm location and let rise 30 minutes.
Bake at 325 for 30 minutes until brown and no longer soft. Place on a rack to cool. Store in an airtight container.
* Chicken, Vegetable Or use hot water and 2 or 3 -bouillon cubes.
**If you don't have bulgur try substituting something like a 7-grain cereal.
Source: "Linda Rehbergg"
Breath Busters Biscuits
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1 1/2 cups Bisquick (r) baking mix
1/2 cup mint leaves -- loosely packed
1/4 cup milk
4 tablespoons margarine
1 egg
1 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup -- or corn syrup
Combine all ingredients in food processor, process until well mixed, mint is chopped, and a large ball forms. Press or roll on non-stick surface (floured board or ceramic) to a thickness of 1/4-1/2". Cut into 1x2" strips or with bone-shaped cookie cutter and place on non-stick cookie pan. Bake at 375° for 20 minutes or until lightly browned.
Cool and store in air-tight container.
Makes about 30 medium biscuits.
Source: "Carol Schwartz " Buster"
Buddy Boys Dog Biscuits
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup nonfat dry milk powder
1/2 cup oats, rolled (raw) -- quick cooking
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
1 teaspoon sugar
Cut in 1/3 cup shortening until mix is coarse crumbs. Stir in 1 egg. Dissolve 1 tablespoon instant chicken or beef bouillon granules in 1/2 cup water. Stir liquid into flour mix with a fork. Form dough into a ball and knead on floured board for 5 minutes. Divide ball in half and roll each portion until 1/2 inch thick. Use a cookie cutter or shape biscuits. Put 6 on a plate and microwave at medium for 5 to 10 minutes or until firm and dry to touch. Turn biscuits over after 1/2 cooking time.
Bulldog Banana Bites
2 1/4 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup powdered milk -- nonfat
1 egg
1/3 cup banana -- ripe, mashed
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 beef bouillon cube
1/2 cup water -- hot
1 tablespoon brown sugar
Mix all ingredients until will blended. Knead for 2 minutes on a floured surface. Roll to 1/4 " thickness. Use a 2 1/2" bone shaped cookie cutter (or any one you prefer). Bake for 30 minutes in a 300 degrees oven on ungreased cookie pans.
Source: "Betsey Roberts in Florida"
Bulldog Brownies
1/2 cup shortening
3 tablespoons honey
4 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 cup carob flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Frosting
12 ounces nonfat cream cheese
2 teaspoons honey
Cream shortening and honey together thoroughly. Add remaining ingredients. Beat well. Bake in a greased cookie sheet (10x15") for 25 minutes at 350 degrees. Cool completely.
FROSTING: Blend together. Spread frosting over cool brownies. Cut into 3 inch or 1 1/2 inch squares.
Canine Carrot Cookies
2 cups carrots -- boiled and pureed
2 eggs
2 tablespoons garlic -- minced
2 cups unbleached flour -- *see Note
1 cup rolled oats
1/4 cup wheat germ
*or rice flour or rye flour.
Combine carrots, eggs and garlic. Mix until smooth. Add dry ingredients. Roll out on heavily floured surface and cut into bars or desired shapes. Bake at 300 degrees for 45 minutes or to desired crunchiness. The centers will continue to harden as they cool. Brush with egg white before baking for a glossy finish
Canine Cookies #1
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup powdered milk -- non-fat
1/3 cup bacon grease -- *see Note
1 egg -- lightly beaten
1 cup cold water
In a bowl, combine flour and milk powder. Drizzle with melted fat. Add egg and water; mix well. Gather dough into a ball. On floured surface, pat out dough. Roll out to 1/2 inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes.
Gather up scraps of dough and repeat rolling and cutting. Bake on ungreased baking sheets in 350 degree oven for 50 - 60 minutes or until crispy.
Note: Beef fat or Chicken fat can be used
Makes about 36 - 2 1/2 inch biscuits. Store in the fridge.
Source: Canadian Living Magazine
Canine Cookies #2
1/2 cup nonfat dry milk
1 egg -- well beaten
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups wheat flour
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion salt
1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
1/2 cup water
6 tablespoons gravy
2 jars baby food, meat, beef, strained
Combine ingredients and shape into ball. Roll out on floured board, Use extra flour if needed. Cut with knife or cookie cutter. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 min. Cool. Should be quite hard.
Canine Cookies #3
1/2 cup dry milk
1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 egg -- well beaten
1/2 cup water
2 1/2 cups flour
6 tablespoons gravy
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1 jar baby food, meat, beef, strained -- or more if needed
Combine and shape into ball and roll on floured board. Use extra flour if needed. Cut to desired shape, Bake at 350 degrees for 25 - 30 min. Cool. Should be hard.
Canine Meat and Grain Menu
2 cups cooked brown rice
2/3 cup Lean beef
2 teaspoons lard -- or veggie oil
1/4 cup vegetables -- no onion
*Supplements
Recipe is from Natural Health for Dogs and Cats, by Richard Pitcairn, D.V.M., Ph.D., & Susan Hubble Pitcairn
Mix the above. You can cook the meat if you want to, use your judgment. Serve slightly warm.
*For supplements, add 2 tsp. powder and 1 tsp. oil to feed daily- now this is for a 5-15 lb. dog, and the book instructs to use double supplements for a puppy.
Posted to FOODWINE Digest by S & A on Feb 17, 1998
Carob Cornered Crunchies
2 1/4 cups whole wheat flour
1 egg
1/4 cup applesauce
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 beef bouillon -- or chicken
1/2 cup hot water
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon molasses
1 cup carob bar -- about
Mix all ingredients together until well blended. Knead dough two minutes on a lightly floured surface. Roll to 1/4" thickness. Bake on an ungreased cookie sheet for 30 minutes in a 300 degree oven. Cool.
Melt carob chips in microwave or saucepan. Dip cool biscuits in carob or lay on a flat surface and brush carob over the biscuits with a pastry brush. Let cool.
Champion Cheese & Veggies Chews
1/2 cup grated cheese -- room temp.
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 teaspoons applesauce
1/2 cup vegetables -- what ever you like
1 clove garlic -- crushed
1 cup whole wheat flour
nonfat milk
Mix cheese, oil and applesauce together. Add veggies, garlic, and flour. Combine thoroughly. Add just enough milk to help form a ball. Cover and chill for one hour. Roll onto a floured surface and cut into shapes. Bake in a preheated 375 degree oven for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool.
Source: "Samantha & Rory <-- a terrier who eats them up!"
Cheese and Bacon Dog Biscuits
3/4 cup Flour
1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
1/2 teaspoon Salt
2/3 cup Butter
2/3 cup Brown Sugar
1 Egg
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups oatmeal
1 cup Cheddar Cheese -- shredded
1/2 cup Wheat Germ
1/2 pound Bacon -- or bacon bits
Combine flour, soda and salt; mix well and set aside. Cream butter and sugar, beat in egg and vanilla. Add flour mix mixing well. Stir in oats, cheese, wheat germ and bacon. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350 for 16 minutes. Cool and let the critters enjoy!
Cheese And Garlic Dog Cookies
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1 1/4 cups cheddar cheese -- grated
1/4 pound margarine -- corn oil
1 clove garlic -- crushed
1 Pinch salt
Cream the cheese with the softened margarine, garlic, salt, and flour. Add enough milk to form into a ball. Chill for 1/2 hour. Roll onto floured board. Cut into shapes and bake at 375 for 15 minutes or until slightly brown, and firm.
MAKES 2 to 3 dozen, depending on size.
Source: "Patricia and Larry Brown in PA"
Cheese N Garlic Bites
1 cup wheat flour
1 cup cheddar cheese -- grated
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon butter -- softened
1/2 cup milk
Mix flour and cheese together. Add garlic powder and softened butter. Slowly add milk till you form a stiff dough. You may not need all of the milk. Knead on floured board for a few minutes. Roll out to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into shapes and place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 350 degrees oven for 15 minutes. Let cool in oven with the door slightly open until cold and firm. Refrigerate to keep fresh.
Cheesey Dog Cookies
2 cups All-Purpose flour -- un-sifted
1 1/4 cups cheddar cheese -- shredded
2 cloves Garlic -- finely chopped
1/2 cup Vegetable oil
4 tablespoons Water -- (4 to 5)
Combine everything except water. Whisk in food processor until consistency of cornmeal. Then add water until mixture forms a ball. Roll it into 1/2" thickness and cut into shapes. Bake on ungreased cookie sheets about 10 min. (depending on size of shapes) at 400. Cool and store in refrigerator.
Source: "Mrs. P. Wood, Owner of an Italian Greyhound that loves these treats."
Cheesy Carrot Muffins
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 cup cheddar cheese -- Shredded
1 cup carrot -- grated
2 large eggs
1 cup milk
1/4 cup canola oil
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a muffin tin or line it with paper baking cups. Combine the flours and baking powder and mix well. Add the cheese and carrots and use your fingers to mix them into the flour until they are well-distributed. In another bowl, beat the eggs. Then whisk in the milk and vegetable oil. Pour this over the flour mixture and stir gently until just combined. Fill the muffin cups three-quarters full with the mixture. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the muffins feel springy. Be sure to let the muffins cool before letting your dog do any taste testing! One muffin for medium to large dog, half a muffin for a toy or small dog.
Source: "Dogs, The Ultimate Care Guide"
Copyright: "Weldon Owen, Inc. 1998"
Chewy Cheesy Chihuahua Pizza
Crust
2 cups cake flour
1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour
1/4 cup olive oil
1 egg
1 cup water
1 teaspoon baking soda
Sauce & Toppings
1 tomato
1 cup tomato puree
1 clove garlic
1/4 cup parmesan cheese -- grated
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon basil
2/3 cup cooked rice
Crust: Mix all ingredients together. Knead on a lightly floured surface. Spray a regular sized, 12 " pizza pan with nonstick spray. Next, spread the dough to the edges of the pan, forming a lip around the ends. Set aside.
Sauce & Toppings: In a food processor, blend tomato, tomato puree and garlic. Spoon the mixture over the pizza crust. Sprinkle the cheese and spices evenly over sauce. Cut the pizza into slices with a pizza cutter or sharp knife.
Bake in a 325 degree oven for 25 minutes. Take out and sprinkle rice evenly over pizza. Return to oven and bake 25 minutes more.
Yield: one 12 inch pizza.
Chewy Chihuahua Cookies Recipe
1 1/2 cups oat bran
1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 3/4 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 cups cooked chicken -- chopped fine
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 large egg
1/2 cup amaranth
1 cup low sodium chicken broth
Add amaranth to low sodium chicken broth, bring to boil reduce heat to simmer and simmer for 20 minutes with lid on. All the liquid may not absorb this is fine. Allow to cool.
Pre-heat oven to 375. In large mixing bowl add oat bran, whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder and mix well. When amaranth has cooled add to bowl, then add low sodium chicken broth, cooked chicken, canola oil and egg and mix.
When amaranth has cooled add to bowl and mix.
Spoon mixture on baking sheet to accommodate the size of your dog. Bake 15 minutes for 1 1/2 inch to 3 inch cookies. Bake 15 minutes for 1 1/12 inch small muffins or 20 to 30 minutes for regular size muffins of 2 1/2 inch diameter.
Store leftovers in air-tight container freezer or fridge
Serving Ideas : Use low sodium beef broth and cooked low fat beef or lamb in place of chicken.
Copyright: "Doggie Connection"
Chicken Flavored Dog Biscuits
2 1/2 teaspoons dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water
1 teaspoon salt -- optional
1 egg
1 cup chicken broth -- slightly warmed
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup rye flour -- optional
1/2 cup cornmeal
1 cup cracked wheat
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add salt, one beaten egg, and the warmed chicken broth. Add all flour except the all-purpose flour and mix well. Slowly add all-purpose flour until a stiff dough is formed and it can be kneaded by hand. Knead for only a couple minutes, just enough to get the dough to hold together.
Roll out dough about 1/4" thick and cut with cookie cutters, Place biscuits on a large cookie tray and place directly in a 300 degree oven, they don't need to rise. Bake for 45 min. and then turn off the oven. You can let them sit in the oven overnight and in the morning they will be real hard and good for your dog's teeth.
You could also vary this recipe by adding milk for a milk-bone type biscuit or shortening for a little extra fat. Try different liquids and even honey or molasses, Check with your veterinarian for any other nutritional suggestions.
Chicken Garlic Birthday Cake
1 chicken bouillon cube
1 cup Whole-wheat flour
2 cups Wheat germ
1/2 cup Cornmeal
2 Eggs
1/2 cup Vegetable oil
1 tablespoon Minced garlic
2 cups water
vegetable oil spray -- Garlic Flavor
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Dissolve bouillon cube in warm water. Combine flour, wheat germ, cornmeal, eggs, oil, garlic and water. Spray two cake pans with garlic-flavored oil, and sprinkle with flour. Bake 50 minutes. After removing cake from oven, turn upside down and let cool.
MAKES two small cakes
Chow Chow Chicken
2 chicken thighs -- or white meat
1 stalk celery -- sliced thick
3 carrot -- peeled and halved
2 small potato -- peeled and cubed
2 cups rice -- uncooked
Place chicken pieces in large pot. Cover with cold water (5 -6 cups). Add carrots, celery, and potatoes to water. Add salt to taste if you want. Cover and simmer on low heat about 2 hours until the chicken becomes tender. Add the rice, cover and cook over low heat for about 30 minutes until the rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed. Remove soup from heat. Pull the chicken meat off the bone ( if will practically fall off), discard bones. Return shredded pieces to pot. Stir well. Let cool. Store in the refrigerator or freeze.
Source: "Deborah Smith in KY"
Chow Chow Stew Recipe
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 pounds beef -- *see Note
2 cups cabbage -- chopped
3 cloves garlic -- minced, up to 4
18 ounces canned sweet potatoes -- drained and chopped
14 1/2 ounces canned tomato wedges -- undrained
1 1/2 cups tomato juice
3/4 cup apple juice
1 teaspoon ginger root -- up to 2, grated
2 cups green beans, frozen -- cut crosswise
1/3 cup peanut butter
6 cups cooked brown rice
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook Beef, Add the cabbage and garlic; cook, stirring, until the cabbage is tender-crisp, about 5 minutes. Stir in the sweet potatoes, tomatoes, tomato juice, apple juice, ginger. Reduce the heat to medium-low; cover. Simmer until hot and bubbling, about 6 minutes.
Stir in the green beans and simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Stir in the peanut butter until well-blended and hot, about 1 minute. Spoon over rice.
*Note: Low Fat, or use chicken, lamb, fish. Liver can be used as well.
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Classic Canine Cookies
4 cups whole wheat flour
1/4 cup cornmeal
1/4 cup cooked rice
1 egg
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Juice from a small orange
1 2/3 cups water
Mix all ingredients together well. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead. Roll out dough to about 1/8 inch thickness and cut out desired shapes... doggy bones, paws, balls, etc... have fun!
Dipping Sauce:
#1
3 cups vanilla chips
1 Tbsp. spinach powder
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. vegetable oil
#2
3 cups carob chips
1 tsp. vegetable oil
1 tsp. turmeric powder
Melt chips in a double boiler or microwave. Add oils and seasonings. Dip tips of cookies, when cooled, into desired sauce and place on a pan lined with wax paper until set.
Source: "Mrs. P. Wood, Owner of an Italian Greyhound that loves these treats."
Corgi Crumpets
2 1/2 cups cornmeal
1 1/2 cups cake flour
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 egg
2/3 cup honey
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 small apple
1 1/3 cups water
1/2 cup rolled oats
Preheat oven to 350. In a bowl, mix all ingredients except the apple and rolled oats. Grate apple into mixture. With an ice cream scoop, fill into muffin pans lined with paper baking cups and sprinkle with oats. Bake for 40 minutes.
Joyce R. 7/98
Darlene's Favorite Dog Cookie
2 cups rye flour
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2/3 cup warm water
1/2 cup white flour
1/4 cup cornmeal
Mix well. I usually add about 1/4 tsp. either vanilla or mint flavor.
Roll out to 1/4" thick. Cut into shapes (I usually use about a 3-4" bone-shape cutter). Bake on lightly greased cookie sheet for 30 minutes at 350 degrees.
My favorite dog "cookie"
Divine Doggy Dinner
1/2 pound ground beef -- or turkey, chicken, lamb
1/4 cup cooked rice
1 small potato
1/4 cup green beans -- about 5-8 beans
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Brown the meat in a pan. When completely cooked, drain the fat. Add the cooked rice; mix well. Set aside. Cut the potato and beans into small bite-sized pieces. Place in a pot with water; bring to a boil. Simmer until veggies are tender (about 15-20 minutes). Drain. Add the vegetables to the meat mixture. Add garlic powder; toss thoroughly under low heat. Let the dinner cool thoroughly before serving to prevent burning.
Yield: about 2 dinners
Source: "Carl & Lucy Schirmer in Delaware"
Dixie's Delights
1 ripe banana
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup wheat germ
1/4 cup unsalted peanuts -- chopped
In a small bowl, mash banana and peanut butter together using a fork. Mix in wheat germ. Place in refrigerator for about an hour until, firm. With your hands, roll rounded teaspoonfuls of mixture into balls. Roll balls in peanuts, coating them evenly. Place on cookie sheet in freezer. When completely frozen, pack into airtight containers and store in freezer.
You may want to double this recipe so your pet can share!
Source: "Ann Shaw"
Dog and Cat Mini Cakes
2 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup soybean flour
1 cup skim milk -- or water
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon canola oil -- or sunflower
1 teaspoon sea salt
Mix dry ingredients. Add liquid and honey. Mix and let the dough rest in a warm place for 15 minutes. Add oil and allow to sit another 1/2 hour. Take walnut size portions of dough and flatten into small cakes. Bake in oven at 400 for 1/2 hour.
For cats, roll dough into 1/4" thickness and bake on a sheet scored into small sections 1/4" square or smaller.
YIELD: 12 Servings
Source: "Shampoo-chez Good Earth Petalog 1995"
Dog Biscuits #1
2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/2 cup powdered milk
6 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg -- beaten
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup ice water
Combine the flour, milk, salt, garlic powder and sugar. Cut in butter until mixture resembles cornmeal. Mix in egg; then add enough ice water to make a ball. Pat dough to 1/2" thick on a lightly oiled cookie sheet. Cut out shapes with a cookie cutter or biscuit cutter and bake on cookie sheet for 25 minutes at 350 degrees. Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack.
To vary the flavor and texture, at the time the egg is added, add any of the following: 1 c. purred cooked green vegetables or carrots; 6 T. whole wheat or rye kernels; 3 T. liver powder. (The last two items are available in health food stores.)
Butter, margarine, shortening, or meat juices may be used.
Dog Biscuits #2
1 envelope dry yeast
1 cup rye flour
1/4 cup warm water
1/2 cup nonfat dry milk
1 pinch sugar
4 teaspoons kelp powder
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
4 cups beef or chicken broth
2 cups whole wheat flour
2 cups cracked wheat or 1 c. cornmeal
GLAZE: 1 large egg 2 tablespoons milk
Place 2 oven racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven. Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Sprinkle the dry yeast or crumble the compressed yeast over the water. Add the pinch of sugar and allow yeast to sit in a draft-free spot for 10 - 20 minutes.
The mixture should be full of bubbles. If not, the yeast is too old to be useful. Stir well to dissolve the yeast. In a large bowl, place all the dry ingredients and stir well to blend them. Add the yeast mixture and 3 cups broth.
Using your hands, in the bowl, mix to form the dough adding more broth if needed to make the dough smooth and supple. Half a batch at a time, knead the dough briefly on a lightly floured counter. (Keep the second batch of dough covered with a moist towel while shaping and cutting the first.)
Roll out the dough into 18 x 13 x 1/4" rectangle. Cut into desired shapes using 3 1/2" one cutter or 2 1/2" cookie cutter. Re-roll the scraps. Repeat procedure with remaining dough.
For an attractive shine, lightly beat together the egg and the milk.
Brush the glaze on the cookies. Bake for 45 - 60 min. or until brown and firm. For even baking, rotate the cookie sheets from top to bottom 3/4 of the way thru the baking period. Use a small, angled metal spatula to transfer the cookie to wire racks to cool completely before using for the next batch.
Dog Biscuits #3
3 1/2 cups flour
4 teaspoons salt
2 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup dry milk
1 cup rye flour
1 egg
1 cup cornmeal
1 package dry yeast (1 T.)
2 cups cracked wheat
1 pint chicken stock
(Ingredients not generally available at grocery stores may be found at health food stores.)
Dissolve yeast in 1/4 c. warm water. Add chicken stock and pour into dry ingredients. Knead for 3 minutes, working into a stiff dough. Roll dough into a 1/4" thick sheet and cut with cookie cutters (cutters shaped like dog biscuits are available). Bake in 300 degree oven for 45 min., then turn oven off and leave biscuits in oven overnight. In the morning the biscuits will be bone hard.
NOTE: This dough is extremely stiff to work with, but the end product is excellent!
Dog Biscuits #4
2 3/4 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup powdered milk
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 egg
6 tablespoons vegetable oil
8 tablespoons water -- (8 to 10)
2 jars baby food, Meat, Beef, Strained -- *see Note
Mix all ingredients together and knead for 3 min. Roll out to 1 inch thick. Use a dog bone shaped cookie cutter, and place biscuits on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 min.
MAKES approx. 2 dozen doggie biscuits
Note: Strain. Use beef, chicken or lamb
Dog Biscuits #5
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup white flour
1/2 cup powdered milk
1/2 cup wheat germ
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons shortening
1 egg -- slightly beaten
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/2 cup cold water
A special treat for your dog, cutters may be purchased at kitchen specialty stores.
Stir dry ingredients well and then cut in the shortening. Stir egg and brown sugar into the flour mixture. Blend in water. Knead dough 10 to 12 strokes. Flour surface if dough sticks. Roll dough out to approximately 3/8 inches. Cut with a bone shaped cookie cutter.
Bake at 325 degrees for 30 minutes or until dough is firm to the touch.
Makes about 40.
Dog Biscuits For Your Favorite Dog
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup cornmeal
2/3 cup Brewer's yeast
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 egg yolks
3 beef bouillon -- or chicken
1/2 cup boiling water
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Mix well. Working with half the dough at a time, roll dough to 3/8 inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes.
Bake for 20 minutes on ungreased cookie sheet. Turn oven off but leave biscuits in oven until crunchy.
Makes about 1 pound of dog biscuits that you dog is sure to love.
Dog Bones
2 1/4 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup nonfat dry milk
1 egg
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 beef bouillon cube
1/2 cup hot water
1 Tablespoon brown sugar
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees.
In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients, stirring until well blended. Knead dough 2 minutes.
On a floured surface, use a floured rolling pin to roll out dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Using a bone shaped cookie cutter cut out bones.
Bake 30 minutes on an ungreased baking sheet. Remove from pan and cool on wire rack.
Dog Cookies With Chicken Broth
2 cups whole wheat flour
2/3 cup yellow cornmeal
1/2 cup sunflower seeds -- shelled
2 tablespoons corn oil
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 eggs
1/4 cup low-fat milk
1 egg -- beaten
Heat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, mix together flour, cornmeal and seeds. Add oil, broth and egg mixture. The dough should be firm. Let sit 15-20 minutes. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough 1/4 inch thick. Cut into shapes and brush with beaten egg. Bake for 25-35 minutes, until golden brown. Remove and cool. Store in airtight container.
Dog Oil Supplement Recipe
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup canola oil
1/4 cup cod liver oil
1/4 cup flax seed oil
Place oils in brown bottle and shake well. Store in refrigerator.
Add one to two teaspoons to the dogs food each day. Can be add to dry food as well.
Safflower and Sunflower oil may used as well.
Copyright: "Doggie Connection"
Dog Pooch Munchies
3 cups Whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon Garlic salt
1/2 cup Soft bacon fat
1 cup Shredded cheese
1 Egg -- beaten slightly
1 cup Milk
1. Preheat oven to 400 F. degrees.
2. Place flour and garlic salt in a large bowl. Stir in bacon fat. Add cheese and egg. Gradually add enough milk to form a dough. Knead dough and roll out to about 1 inch thick.
3.Use dog bone cookie cutter to cut out dough. Place on greased cookie sheet. Bake about 12 minutes, until they start to brown. Cool and serve.
Dog Powder Mix Recipe
1 cup brewer's yeast
1 cup bone meal
1/2 cup kelp powder
1/2 cup alfalfa powder
Mix well add to air-tight container. Keep in freezer if desired
add one tablespoon to dogs food each day.
Copyright: "Doggie Connection"
Doggie Bone Treats
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup wheat germ
1/2 cup nonfat dry milk
3 tablespoons vegetable
shortening
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1/3 cup water
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Coat a cookie sheet with nonstick cooking spray. In a large bowl, combine both flours, wheat germ, nonfat dry milk, shortening, brown sugar, and salt; mix until crumbly. Add the egg and water; mix well.
On a lightly floured surface, knead the dough until smooth. Using a rolling pin, roll out to a 1/2-inch thickness. Using a dog bone-shaped cookie cutter or a knife, cut out biscuits. Place on the cookie sheet and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until lightly browned.
Remove to a wire rack to cool completely. Of course, beware of any of your dog's possible allergies to wheat, eggs, or dairy products.
NOTE: I know dogs love these treats because we tested them with real dogs, who couldn't get enough of them! And don't worry if the kids (or even adults) get into them. They're perfectly edible - but not very tasty - for humans.
Source: Mr. Food
Doggie Quiche Recipe
4 whole egg
1 tablespoon heavy cream
2/3 cup milk, skim
3 ounces meat -- *see Note
2 ounces shredded lowfat cheddar cheese -- or other type
1 whole pie crust (9 inch)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder -- optional
1 sprig parsley -- chopped fine
Pre-heat oven to 375F degrees.
Wisk egg, cream, milk together, then pour into pie crust. Add meat, cheese evenly Bake for 30-45 min. Till done. Let it cool.
Sprinkle fresh parsley.
Note: fine chopped, any type of meat they like. Pre cooked, unless you use liver.
Fresh shredded veggies can be used as well.
Copyright: "Doggie Connection"
Doggy Biscuits
1 package dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water
2 cups beef broth -- at room temperature
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup honey
1 egg -- beaten
1/4 cup margarine
1 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups flour
1 cup cornmeal
1 cup wheat germ
2 cups cracked wheat
3/4 cup wheat bran
3/4 cup oatmeal
3/4 cup grated cheddar cheese
3 cups whole wheat flour
TOPPING
1 cup beef broth
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
3 tablespoons oil
In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. In a large bowl, combine beef broth, milk, honey, egg, bacon grease or margarine, and salt. Add yeast/water mixture and mix well. Stir in flour, corn meal, wheat germ, cracked wheat, wheat bran, oatmeal, and cheese. Add whole wheat flour, 1/2 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition. Knead in the final amounts of flour by hand to make a stiff dough. Continue to knead for 4 to 5 minutes.
Pat or roll to 1/2 inch thickness. Cut into bone shapes and place on a greased baking sheet. Cover lightly and let set (rise) for 30 minutes
Recipe By :Chilidog's Kitchen
Doggy Dip
3 tablespoons peanut butter
2 tablespoons honey
1 banana -- *See Note
16 ounces vanilla yogurt
1 tablespoon whole wheat flour
Mix the peanut butter, honey, and fruit together until well blended. In a separate bowl, combine the yogurt and flour, mix well. Add the fruit mixture to the yogurt and blend together. Keep cold in refrigerator.
Use this dip to coat or dip biscuits and treats into. Allow treats to chill in refrigerator until coating is set and firm; this prevents big messes!
Note: Very Ripe, or a large jar of baby food fruit, any flavor
Source: "Karen Cohen in NY"
Elkhound Feast Recipe
4 cups elk -- cut up to the size for your dog, about 2 pounds
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/2 cup bulgur
1/2 cup hot water -- boiling
1/2 cup barley
2 1/2 cups beef broth -- * see Note
1/2 cup parsnips -- julienne
1/2 cup turnips -- julienne
1/2 cup carrots -- julienne
In a large stock pot add canola oil and brown elk. Add beef broth and barley bring to boil reduce heat to simmer, cover. Cook for 40 minutes.
In small bowl add bulgur, pour boiling water into bowl to reconstitute.
When 40 minutes is up add parsnips, turnips, carrots and bulgur stir and cover, cook 10 minutes longer. If needed add more broth or water. When done allow to cool then serve.
Freeze or refrigerate leftovers.
*Note: Or chicken broth
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Ellie's Dog Biscuits
1 cup bran
1 1/2 cups whole meal flour
1/2 cup olive oil -- sunflower or Soya
Olive is great for their coat
1/2 cup sunflower seeds
1 cup oatmeal
1 egg
1 cup milk or water
1 teaspoon brewers yeast
1/2 teaspoon salt or kelp
1/2 cup coconut
1 comfrey leaf -- finely chopped. -- (can add parsley etc.)
Mix everything together and form balls (or shapes!) with your hands.
Place on baking tray and flatten with a fork. Bake slowly at 150 degrees C until hard - about 40 - 45 minutes. I double the recipe and it makes heaps - about 2 trays.
NOTES : I love making these...I don't think Tana minds if they are bone or cat shaped!
-Submitted by Ellie and Tana in New Zealand
Ellie's Dog Loaf
2 1/8 cups water
2 cups brown rice
2 large potatoes
2 large carrots
1 1/8 pounds pumpkin
1 large onion
2 cloves garlic
3/4 bunch silver beet
1 cup whole meal pasta -- or Soya pasta
2 cups rolled oats
1 cup whole meal flour
1 1/8 pounds mince (or liver or fish)
3 eggs
Boil the rice in water for 10 - 15 minutes and chop the veggies (I put them through the food processor) Add the veggies and pasta to the rice and cook for 10 minutes. Turn off the heat and leave to cool (not vital if you're like me and in a rush!) Add mince, eggs, herbs, rolled oats and flour and mix together. Add more oats or flour if mixture is sticky (should be like a fruit cake mix)
Spoon into oiled and floured loaf tins and bake in a hot oven 180 degrees CENTIGRADE for 1 hour.
Remove from tins ,turn oven off and return loaves to oven for 5 - 10 minutes to firm bottom crust.
Take out of oven, leave to cool and use immediately or wrap in foil and freeze.
Makes about 3 - 4 loaves.
-Submitted by Ellie and Tana in New Zealand
Erin's Critter Cookies with Carob
4 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup cornmeal
1 3/4 cups water
1 whole egg
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 whole carob bar
Pre heat oven to 350.
Wash and dry hands. Place all ingredients in a large bowl and mix with your hands. When mixed cut into cute little shapes. Bake for 1 hour. When cookies are cool melt the carob in a bowl in the microwave. Dip ends of cookies in carob. Dogs are barking for more!
Store in refrigerator or freezer.
Source: "Erin C. Ridgefield CT"
Fido's Cheese Nuggets
1 cup Oatmeal -- uncooked
1 1/2 cups Hot Water -- or Meat Juices
4 oz Grated Cheese -- one cup
1 Egg -- beaten
1 cup Wheat Germ
1/4 cup Margarine
1/2 cup Powdered Milk
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1 cup Cornmeal
3 cups Whole Wheat Flour
In large bowl pour hot water over oatmeal and margarine: let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in powdered milk, grated cheese, salt and egg. Add cornmeal and wheat germ. Mix well. Add flour, 1/3 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition. Knead 3 or 4 minutes, adding more flour if necessary to make a very stiff dough. Pat or roll dough to 1/2 inch thickness. Cut into bone shaped biscuits and place on a greased baking sheet. Bake for 1 hour at 300 degrees. Turn off heat and leave in oven for 1 1/2 hours or longer. Makes
approximately 2 1/4 pounds.
Fido's Favorite Treats
1 cup oatmeal
1/3 cup butter
1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
1/2 cup hot water
3/4 cup powdered milk
3/4 cup cornmeal
1 egg -- beaten
3 cups whole wheat flour
Combine oatmeal, butter, and bouillon granules in a large bowl. Pour hot water over this and let stand for 5 minutes.
Stir in powdered milk, cornmeal, and egg. Add flour 1/2 c. at a time, mixing well after each addition. Knead for 3-4 minutes, adding more flour if needed to make a very stiff dough. Pat or roll out dough to 1/2" thickness, then cut into bone shaped pieces. Place in a greased baking sheet.
Bake at 325* for 50 minutes. Allow to cool and dry out till hard.
Frozen Peanut Butter Yogurt Treats
32 ounces vanilla yogurt
1 cup peanut butter
1. Put the peanut butter in a microwave safe dish and microwave until melted.
2. Mix the yogurt and the melted peanut butter in a bowl.
3. Pour mixture into cupcake papers and freeze.
My dogs LOVE these after a nice long walk on a hot summer day!!!!
Source: "Stefanie"
Fruity Yogurt Treats
2 kiwi fruit -- mashed, or jar baby food fruit
8 ounces strawberry yogurt -- or other
Mix together, freeze in ice cube tray. serve.
Plus: these don't damage gums and teeth like ice does!
Gingham Dog and Cat Biscuits
1 cup whole wheat flour
2 tablespoons wheat germ
1/4 cup bran flakes
1/4 cup soy flour
1 tablespoon molasses
2 tablespoons oil -- or fat
1 tablespoon kelp -- or salt
1 teaspoon sage
1/2 teaspoon bone meal
1/3 cup milk -- or water
Mix all ingredients together. Knead and shape into crescents, rounds or sticks for dogs. For cats, roll out and cut into narrow strips or ribbons. Bake 25-30 minutes in a moderate oven (350 degrees) until lightly toasted. Watch the narrow strips as they tend to get done sooner than the others. If the biscuits are not hard enough, leave them in the oven with the heat turned off for an hour or as long as desired.
Glazed Beagle Biscuits
2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
1/3 cup Canola Oil
1 cup boiling water
2 cups rolled oats
3/4 cup cornmeal
1/2 cup milk
1 cup grated cheese
1 egg -- beaten
1 cup rye flour
2 cups white flour
GLAZE:
1 egg
1 tablespoon milk
or more if needed
Add bouillon and oil to boiling water then add oats. Let mixture stand for a few minutes. Stir in the cornmeal, milk, cheese, and egg. Slowly stir in the flours. Knead on a lightly floured surface until the dough is smooth and no longer sticky. Roll out to about 1/4 inch thick and cut into bone shapes. Place on a greased baking sheet. Mix egg and milk, then spoon glaze over biscuits. Turn them over and repeat with other side. Bake at 325 for 45 minutes or until lightly browned on bottom. Turn off the oven and leave biscuits in until cool.
Good for You Gobblers
1 cup white flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 cup sunflower seeds -- chopped
2 tablespoons applesauce
1 tablespoon peanut butter
1/4 cup molasses
2 egg -- beaten
1/4 cup milk
Mix the dry ingredients (flour and seeds) together. Add applesauce, peanut butter and molasses and stir well. In a separate bowl mix the egg and milk together. Add to the dough. Add a little more milk if the mixture is too dry - you want a firm dough. Knead for a few minutes. Roll out to 1/2" thickness. Cut into desired shapes. Bakes at 350 degrees for 30 minutes, or until biscuits are brown and firm.
Source: "Maria Sills in VT"
Goulash for Dogs
1 pound ground beef -- *see Note
2 cups cooked brown rice
2 cans vegetables -- *see Note
2 whole egg -- *see Note
1 can mackerel, canned
2 cloves garlic -- minced
1 pound chicken liver -- or gizzards
Pulverize veggies, either in a blender, processor, grinder, etc. Mix all ingredients together in a big pot. Add enough water to cover, mix well. if you feed raw, which we do, place into containers, enough for one feeding in each, and freeze. We use plastic baggies. If you don't feed raw, cover the pot and simmer for about 2 hrs, stirring occasionally. When it is done cooking, cool, and place into containers or baggies, enough for one feeding in each and freeze. Simply get out in the morning to thaw in the fridge.
Note: ground beef, ground turkey, ground venison, etc.
Note: fresh veggies (about 3 cups)- broccoli, asparagus, sweet potatoes, green beans, carrots, spinach, kale. CUT UP.
Note: shells crushed and added
Dogs get this every evening for dinner, with 1/4-1/2c kibble mixed in, depending on size of dog. feed 1cup per 15 lbs body weight.
Source: "Aimee Fleck"
Greyhound Glaze
GLAZE:
2 eggs
2 tablespoon milk
or more if needed
Mix egg and milk well, then spoon topping glaze over biscuits, bones cookies or other treats you bake. and/or turn them over and repeat with other side, then bake as to the recipe you are adding the glaze to. Add a few minutes of baking if needed to harden more.
Also, food coloring can be added to make decorative biscuits, bones cookies or other treats.
Greyhound Green Bean Grub
1 pound green beans -- fresh or frozen, sliced
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup cheddar cheese -- plus extra
Mix all ingredients together except beans. Place beans in oven casserole, add sauce mixture and stir well. Cover and bake in a 350 degree oven for 25 minutes. Uncover the casserole and sprinkle top with more cheddar cheese. Bake 5 minutes more. Let cool.
*This is great as an occasional treat with regular kibble - plus humans can share also!
Source: "Claire Nobles, Michigan"
Healthy Snacks
1 cup white rice flour
1/4 cup soy flour
1/4 cup egg substitute
1 tablespoon molasses -- unsulphered
1/3 cup milk
1/3 cup powdered milk
2 tablespoons safflower oil
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix dry ingredients together. Add molasses, egg, oil and milk. Roll out flat onto oiled cookie sheet and cut into dally bite-sized pieces. Bake for 20 minutes. Let cool and store in tightly sealed container.
NOTES : from the MSPCA, Boston, MA
Home Made Dog Biscuits
1 package active dry yeast
1 cup warm chicken broth
2 tablespoons molasses
1 3/4 cups all purpose flour -- (1 3/4 to 2)
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1 1/2 cups cracked wheat
1/2 cup cornmeal
1/2 cup non fat dry milk powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon milk
1 egg -- beaten
Dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup warm water, 110 to 115 degrees. Stir in broth and molasses. Add 1 cup only of the all purpose flour, all the whole wheat flour, cracked wheat, cornmeal, dry milk, garlic salt and mix well. On floured board, knead in remaining flour. Roll out 1/2 at a time to 3/8" thick. Cut in desired shapes. Place on ungreased baking sheet, brush tops with beaten egg and milk mixture. Repeat remaining dough. Bake at 300 degrees for 45 minutes. Turn oven off and let dry overnight.
Makes 42 to 48.
Home Made Party Cake
2/3 cup ripe mashed bananas
1/2 cup softened butter
3 large eggs
3/4 cup water
2 cups Unbleached Flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup raisins
Frosting:
2 cup mashed banana
1 tablespoon butter
6 tablespoon carob flour
2 teaspoons vanilla
3 tablespoon unbleached flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
Cake:
In mixing bowl, beat together mashed banana and butter until creamy. Add eggs and water. Beat well. Stir in dry ingredients. Beat until smooth. Add nuts and raisins. Spoon batter evenly into oiled and floured bundt pan. Bake at 350 degrees for about 35 minutes. Cool on wire rack 5 minutes, remove from pan, replace on rack and cool.
Frosting:
Blend thoroughly and spread on cool cake. Sprinkle with chopped pecans. The frosting contains carob, which is a safe (almost tastes like) chocolate substitute.
Source: "Kymythy Schultze, Affenbar Newfoundland's"
Homemade Liver Treats
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup cornmeal
1/2 cup wheat germ
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 pound beef liver
Pre-heat oven to 350.
Liquefy liver in blender, add dry ingredients. Grease cookie sheet. Drop teaspoonfuls of mixture onto cookie sheet and flatten with bottom of glass dipped in water and cornmeal. Bake for 15-20 minutes.
You may store baked or unbaked dough in freezer. This makes a big batch, so share some. They smell absolutely wonderful to dogs. Your family make not like the smell of them baking. I use these for bait for show ring.
Source: "submitted by: Charlotte Wamser"
Hors D'ogs
1/4 cup cheddar cheese -- grated
2 tablespoons saffloweroil
1/2 cup rice krispies(r)
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 cup swiss cheese -- grated
Combine cheeses, garlic and oil. Using plastic wrap, shape mixture into a log about 1 inch in diameter and 8 inches long. Roll log in Rice Krispies. Refrigerate. Slice into half-inch rounds and serve.
from THE DOG CATALOG, 1978 Grosset & Dunlap
Icy Paws
2 cartons plain or vanilla yogurt (32 oz each)
1 small can tuna in water (8oz.)
2 tsp. garlic power
24 3 oz. plastic cups (not paper)
Open yogurt, if they are full to the top use a spoon & scoop out one cup (these will be frozen as plain yogurt). Put half of the can of tuna in each yogurt container add the garlic power (1 tsp. in each) & stir thoroughly.
Use a spoon & scoop the mixture into the cups. Place on a tray & freeze overnight. Makes about 24 treats.
VARIATIONS:
Mix in garlic powder, brewers yeast & fennel seed.
Veggie Delight: Mix in cooked peas or other vegetables.
Chicken Icy Paws: use canned chicken instead of tuna
Potassium Boost: Add in a mashed banana.
Submitted by Gretchen Stone
Idgie's Peanut Butter Dog Biscuits
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup soy flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup peanut butter -- (sugar free smooth or chunky)
3/4 cup milk
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Combine wheat and soy flour, baking powder and salt in mixing bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together peanut butter and milk until well combined and smooth. Fold peanut butter-milk mixture into dry ingredients and mix well to a soft dough.
Turn out dough onto lightly floured surface; knead lightly. Roll dough out to 3/8 - 1/4 inch thick; cut into pieces 1-2 inches square (depending on dog's size). Place 1/2 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 15 minutes or until lightly browned.
Store cooled biscuits in refrigerator. Woof!
Jake's Dog Biscuits
2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup powdered milk
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon brown sugar
6 tablespoons margarine -- or shortening
1 egg -- beaten
3 tablespoons liver powder
1/2 cup ice water
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, combine flour, powdered milk, garlic powder, salt and sugar. Cut in margarine. Mix in egg, then add liver powder. Add ice water until mixture forms a ball. Pat out dough 1/2" thick on a lightly oiled cookie sheet. Cut with any size cutter. Remove scrapes and redo. Bake 30 min.
Source: "The Main Corpse by Diane Mott Davidson"
Lab Liver-Chip Cookie
2 cups Whole wheat flour
1/3 cup Butter -- melted
1 Egg -- beaten
6 tablespoons Water
1/4 cup liver -- dried or jerky-style treats -- chopped
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine flour, butter, egg, and water. Mix well. Blend in liver bits. Turn onto a greased baking pan. Bake 20 to 25 minutes. Cool and cut.
Labrador Loaf Recipe
1 cup Amaranth
1 cup Dates -- dried, chopped
1 cup boiling water -- or beef broth
2 cups whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking powder -- non aluminum sulfate
2 tablespoons canola oil
4 ounces Egg Beaters (r) 99% egg substitute
2 cups beef broth
1/2 pound ground beef, extra lean
Put Amaranth and Dates in a bowl, pour boiling water over and allow to soak 30 minutes. Pre-heat oven to 350.
In a large bowl, mix egg beaters and canola oil and beef broth and beef, mix well. Add whole wheat flour and baking soda, and the soaked Amaranth and Dates. Mix well.
Pour into an oiled loaf pan, bake for 1 hour or till done.
*Note: Use Vegetable Broth and 1/2 Pound of Textured Vegetable Protein for a Vegetarian Diet
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Lhasa Apso Lamb Recipe
1 pound lamb, ground -- cooked
2 cups cooked brown rice
2 cups cooked white rice
1 cup yogurt, skim milk
4 cloves garlic -- crushed
1/4 cup green beans, frozen -- chopped
1/4 cup carrots, frozen -- chopped
1/4 cup kale, frozen -- chopped
Cook Lamb and drain off excess fat if desired. Defrost frozen veggies, but don't cook them and chop to desired size.
In a large bowl mix cooked lamb, cooked rice, chopped vegetables, garlic and yogurt.
Slightly heat if desired to serve.
Refrigerate or freeze portions in zip lock bags. Should yield 3 to 6 servings.
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Liver Brownies
1lb. chicken or beef liver -I prefer the chicken livers, they don't seem to smell as bad J
1/2 lb. PLAIN cornmeal (non rising)
1/2 lb. plain old-fashioned oatmeal
1 can salmon or mackerel (with juice)
1 Cup chicken broth or water
1 Tablespoon minced garlic
1 egg
Dash of salt
1/4 Cup parsley flakes
Place liver, egg, fish, broth, garlic, salt and parsley flakes in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Mix corn and oatmeal's, and then add liver mixture. Mix well. Once mixed, batter should be like a slightly wet brownie mix. Add more broth or water if necessary. Pour mixture onto well-greased cookie sheet and bake at 250 degrees for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Cut into squares while still warm. Cool, and then freeze what you won't use in 1 week or less.
From: "Kristine Travis"
Source: "Janus Great Danes
Liver Treats
1 pound beef liver
All you need are beef livers. Try your local meat packers; they often throw them away. Or you can buy fresh liver from the supermarket. Cut the liver into approximately 1 inch slices.
Place in your food dehydrator for 24 hours*. Use Pam or the equivalent on the drying racks, so the liver won't stick. Let dry for 24 hours.
*Or you could place them on a cookie sheet and bake in a 325 degree oven for about 45 minutes to help dry them out.
Source: "Sid Biddle"
Liver Treats For Dogs
1 pound beef liver
2 garlic cloves
1 Box corn muffin mix
Preheat oven to temperature in corn muffin directions.
Mix liver and garlic in a blender or food processor, then process till liquid. Stir in muffin mix, then scrape onto a baking sheet and pat to app. 1/2-1" thickness. Bake till very firm, but not burned.
Cut into squares, then store in refrigerator or freezer.
Lucy's Liver Slivers
1/2 pound chicken livers -- cooked
1 cup chicken stock
1/2 cup corn oil
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
1 cup powdered milk
1 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup brewer's yeast
1 cup soy flour
1 cup cornmeal
3 cups whole wheat flour
Preheat oven to 350°. In food processor or blender, process chicken livers, chicken stock, corn oil and parsley until smooth. Transfer to large bowl. Add powdered milk, rolled oats, brewer's yeast, soy flour and cornmeal. Mix well. Gradually add whole wheat flour. You'll have to use your hands here, kneading in as much of the flour as it takes to create a very stiff dough.
Roll dough out to 1/4" thick and cut into stick shapes, about 1/2" by 4" (depending on the size of your dog). A pizza cutter works great!
Bake on ungreased cookie sheet for 20 to 25 minutes until lightly browned and crisp. Turn off heat and let biscuits dry out in oven for several hours. Store in the refrigerator.
Massive Mastiff Munchy Muffins
2 carrot
2 3/4 cups water
1 egg
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons honey
1 1/2 banana -- *see Note
4 cups whole wheat flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon nutmeg
Shred the carrot with a hand shredder or in a blender. Mix all wet ingredients together in a bowl, then add the pureed banana. Mix together thoroughly. Set aside. Combine the dry ingredients. Add the wet ingredients to the dry and mix thoroughly, leaving no dry mixture on the bottom. Coat a 12 muffin pan with nonstick spray. Fill each muffin hole 3/4 full. Bake about 1 hour at 350 degrees.
Note: over ripe. Try replacing the banana with one apple for a different flavor!
Meat and Grain Menu
2 cups brown rice -- cooked
2/3 cup meat -- lean
2 teaspoons lard -- or veggie oil
1/4 cup Vegetables -- grated, no onion
*Supplements
Mix the above. You can cook the meat if you want to, use your judgment.
Serve slightly warm.
*For supplements, add 2 tsp. powder and 1 tsp. oil to feed daily- this
is for a 5-15 lb. dog, and the book instructs to use double supplements for
a puppy.
Recipes are from Natural Health for Dogs and Cats, by Richard Pitcairn,
D.V.M., Ph.D., & Susan Hubble Pitcairn
Posted to FOODWINE Digest by S & A on Feb 17, 1998
Meatball Mania
1/2 pound ground beef
2 tablespoons grated cheese
1 carrot -- finely grated
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup bread crumbs -- w/w is best
1 egg -- beaten
1/2 tablespoon tomato paste
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine all ingredients together; mix thoroughly. Roll into meatballs - whatever size is appropriate for your dog.
Place on a cookie sheet sprayed with non-fat cooking spray. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until they are brown and firm.
Cool and store in the fridge or freezer.
Source: "Ruth-Ann Snipes"
Munchie Crunchy Meat Treats
1/2 cup powdered milk -- non-fat
1 egg -- beaten
1 1/2 cups rice flour
1/2 teaspoon honey
1/2 cup water
5 teaspoons chicken broth -- or beef
1 jar baby food, meat, beef, strained -- meat, any flavor
Combine all ingredients well. Form into a ball. Roll dough out on a floured surface. Cut out desired shapes. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 25-30 minutes. Let cool. The treats should be hard and crunchy.
Source: "Laura Davis"
MuttLoaf Recipe
1/2 cup amaranth -- *see Note
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 pounds ground chicken -- or turkey
1/2 cup cottage cheese
2 whole egg
1/2 cup wheat germ
1/4 cup carrot -- finely chopped
1/4 cup spinach -- finely chopped
1/4 cup zucchini -- finely chopped
2 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon olive oil
Add amaranth and chicken broth to sauce pan and bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Set aside and let cool.
Preheat oven to 350.
In a large mixing bowl add meat, cottage cheese, veggies, and eggs. Mix thoroughly. Add wheat germ, cooled amaranth and olive oil mix well.
Add mixture to loaf pan, bake at 350 for 1 hour or until done.
Note: Amaranth can be found in a health food store, if not use barley. Barley will need 4 cups of broth and 50 minutes to cook.
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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!
Source: "Sue Eikenburg and her dogs Ripley and Chewie"
Muttzoh Balls
1 cup natural dry dog food
2 Eggs -- beaten lightly
1 teaspoon cod liver oil
1/3 cup Cold water
2 dashes garlic powder
1/2 cup cream of chicken soup, condensed
Grind dry dog food smooth in a food processor or blender. Lightly beat egg and add oil. Mix all moist ingredients together except soup. Add to dry ingredients. Form into 1/2" balls. In large pan, bring 1 quart water to boiling to which you have added 1/2 cup chicken soup or the 2 bouillon cubes. Drop balls into boiling water. Boil for 3 minutes. Remove from water, drain and cool. Refrigerate.
Peanut Butter and Honey Dog Biscuits
3/4 cup flour
1 egg
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon peanut butter
1/4 cup vegetable shortening
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup rolled oats
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Heat honey and peanut butter until runny (about 20 seconds in the microwave. Mix ingredients together and drop by 1/2 teaspoonful onto cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 8 to 10 minutes. My dog is a Pug, and a half a biscuit is plenty for her. So if you have a bigger or smaller dog, adjust the biscuit size (and the cooking time).
Source: Bruce Greenblatt, Novell Inc.
Peanut Butter Cookies
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup wheat germ
1 cup peanut butter
1 egg
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup water
1/2 teaspoon salt
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Combine flour wheat germ and salt in large bowl then mix in peanut butter, egg oil and water. Roll dough out onto a lightly floured surface till about 1/2 inch thick...then cut out the biscuits using a cookie cutter -- (or make squares). Put the biscuits onto an ungreased baking sheet. Bake 15 mins for the smaller sized cookies and up to 35 mins. for larger shaped ones.
Store in the fridge ...if they last that long!!!!!
Peanut Butter Dog Biscuits
2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup powdered milk -- non-fat
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 whole egg
8 ounces peanut butter
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1/2 cup cold water
Mix above ingredients together, adding water after other ingredients are mixed. Knead for 3 to 5 minutes. Dough should form a ball. Roll to 1/2 inch thick and cut into doggie bone shapes. Bake on a lighgrs. Drop by tablespoons onto ungreased cookie sheet and bake for 12 to 15 minutes. Let cool and serve.
Puppy Formulas
Recipe #1
2/3 Cup Goat milk canned (or just regular canned milk)
1/3 Cup water or Pedialyte
1 teaspoon Karo Syrup
1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon Dyne or pediatric vitamin
Strain a couple of times to make sure there is no albumin in the mixture, although it has been used successfully without egg at all.
Source: Chryste Gettman
Variation: 1 can of Condensed Milk rather than goat's milk (it may be too high in protein and put a strain on the puppy's kidneys 1 envelope of Knox unflavored gelatin in addition to other ingredients (helps keep stools solid).
Recipe #2
1 cup of canned Condensed milk or evaporated milk
4 ounces plain, full-fat yogurt
1 egg yolk
1 dropper full of baby vitamins
Mix well.
Source: Phyllis McNall
Ravioli Woofer Stuffing Recipe
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 Poodle Pasta recipe. form into the desired ravioli shape and size. Cover with damp cloth and set aside.
In a bowl, mix cottage cheese, whole wheat flour and eggs. Add salmon and parsley mix a few more moments.
Depending on ravioli size, place 1 to 4 teaspoons in center of each, moisten edges and fold.
Ravioli can be boiled or baked. If boiling, place in rapid boiling water for 10 to 15 minutes or till done. If baking pre-heat oven to 375, place ravioli on a baking sheet, put in oven for 20 to 25 minutes.
Note: use leftover meat such as beef, chicken, lamb etc. Also shredded veggies like carrots, sweet potato, etc. or chopped veggies such as green beans, broccoli, kale etc. raw oat meal and cooked wild rice or cooked barley, can be used in place of meat.
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Schnauzer Sausage Recipe
32 ounces venison
1 cup brown rice, cooked -- *see Note
4 ounces beef liver -- raw
2 ounces kale -- chopped fine
2 ounces turnip greens, frozen -- chopped fine
2 ounces spinach leaves -- chopped fine
3 ounces Egg Beaters(r) 99% egg substitute
2 tablespoons olive oil
Natural Beef Casings -- *see Note
Cut Venison into size for your meat grinder, coarse grind would be fine. Puree beef liver in blender.
In large mixing bowl add vegetables, pureed beef liver, Egg Beaters, venison, olive oil, mix well.
Add mixture to sausage stuffer and fill to desired length.
Slow cook in smoker 4 to 6 hours, (depending on smoker) or slow cook at 225 to 250 degrees in kitchen oven on baking pan with a wire rack till done about 1 to 2 hours. You can poach in beef broth if desired. Cool, Cut to size for your dog and serve.
Refrigerate or Freeze leftovers
Note: Cook with beef stock or broth for added flavor.
Note: Natural Casings may be harder to find but worth the effort. Visit "http://www.insca.org/faq/faq3.htm" You can ask your butcher if he can sell you beef casings. Also Visit "http://www.insca.org/faq/faq9.htm" Or use Sheep casings.
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Shih Tzu Sushi Recipe
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.
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Trail Dog Grub Recipe
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.
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Vizsla Stew Recipe
2 cups barley
1/2 cup wild rice
9 cups chicken broth
4 cups rabbits -- boned, *See Note
1/2 cup kale -- chopped fine
1/2 cup asparagus -- chopped fine
1/2 cup lima beans -- chopped fine
1/2 cup carrots -- chopped fine
1 cup potato -- chopped fine
4 cloves garlic -- chopped fine
1/3 cup canola oil -- or Dog Oil Supplement
1 cup yogurt, skim milk
In a large pot, place the bones and chicken broth. Bring to a rapid boil.
Add the long cooking Wild Rice and Barley, reduce heat to a simmer and cover. After 20 minutes add the rabbit, cook another 30 minutes.
Wash and chop the vegetables, place in a mixing bowl, add canola oil and yogurt, mix.
Allow Barley and Wild Rice to cool. Remove bones. Drain liquid if needed. Pour into the mixing bowl and mix well.
Refrigerate or freeze leftovers in portions in separate containers.
*Note: 2 rabbits, 4 to 6 pounds, bone the rabbit and cube to the size for your dog. Add the bones to the chicken broth.
Note: frozen vegetables may be used, run under cold water to defrost.
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3 pounds walleye pike fillets
2 ounces chicken livers -- diced fine
2 cups fish stock
3 cups cooked brown rice
1/4 cup cooked wild rice
1/4 cup kale, frozen
1/2 cup green beans, frozen
1/4 cup collard greens, frozen
1/4 cup corn, frozen
1/4 cup potatoes, frozen
1 tablespoon cod liver oil
pre heat oven to 350.
In a baking dish add walleye fillets diced chicken livers, pour in fish stock and cod liver oil, add frozen veggies, cover and bake 20 to 30 minutes or till done.
In a large bowl add cooked rice, and the juices from the baking dish along with the cooked veggies, mix well. chunk the walleye into a size for your dog and mix well, if needed chop vegetables to a size for your dog.
Allow to cool and serve. freeze leftovers or keep in fridge covered.
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Puppy Pretzels
1 teaspoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
2/3 cup water
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
3 tablespoons soy flour, low fat
1/4 cup nonfat dry milk
1 tablespoon dried liver powder
1 tablespoon bone meal flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg -- beaten (1/2 in recipe, 1/2 in glaze)
2 tablespoons cooking oil
3 tablespoons wheat germ
Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water.
Combine dry ingredients. Add half of the beaten egg, oil and yeast-water mixture. Mix well.
Knead on a well floured board until dough is firm. Place in oiled bowl, cover and let rise until double in bulk.
Shape into pretzels and place on greased cookie sheet. Bake in preheated 375 degree oven for 15 minutes. Remove and brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with wheat germ. Return to oven and bake at 300 degrees for about 15 minutes until nicely browned and quite firm.
Note: You may omit liver powder and bone meal flour if you have difficulty locating them.
Rice 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!
Rice Flour Dog Cookie
1 1/2 cups white rice flour
1 1/4 cups grated cheddar cheese
1/4 pound safflower oil -- margarine
1 clove garlic -- crushed
Grate the cheese and let stand until it reaches room temperature. Cream the cheese with the softened margarine, garlic, and flour. Add enough milk to form into a ball. Chill for 1/2 hour. Roll onto floured board. Cut into shapes and bake at 375 for 15 minutes or until slightly brown, and firm. Makes 2 to 3 dozen, depending on size.
Source: "Laura Toms, Dublin, OH"
Rover's Reward
1 package active dry yeast
1 teaspoon sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups whole-wheat flour
2 cups cornmeal
2 cups oatmeal -- uncooked
1 cup fresh mint leaves -- chopped, loose packed
1 cup parsley sprigs -- chopped, loose packed
1/2 cup toasted wheat germ
1 can beef broth -- (13 3/4 to 14 1/2 ounces)
3/4 cup milk
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In small bowl, combine yeast, sugar, and 1/4 cup warm water (105 degrees to 115 degrees F.). Let stand until yeast foams, about 5 minutes.
2. In very large bowl, combine all-purpose flour, whole-wheat flour, cornmeal, oats, mint, parsley, and wheat germ. With wooden spoon, stir in yeast mixture, broth, and milk until combined. With hands, knead dough in bowl until blended, about 1 minute.
3. Divide dough in half. Cover 1 piece with plastic wrap to prevent drying out. Place remaining piece of dough on lightly floured surface. With floured rolling pin, roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness. With large (about 5 inches) or small (about 2 inches) cookie cutter, such as bone* or mailman, cut out as many biscuits as possible, reserving trimmings. With spatula, transfer biscuits to large ungreased cookie sheet. Reroll trimmings and cut more biscuits. Repeat with remaining dough.
4. Bake small biscuits 30 minutes, bake large biscuits 40 minutes. Turn oven off; leave biscuits in oven 1 hour to dry out.
5. Remove biscuits from cookie sheet to wire rack. When cool, store at room temperature in tightly covered container up to 3 months. Each large biscuit: About 90 calories, 4 g protein, 17 g carbohydrate, 1 g total fat (0 g saturated), 1 mg cholesterol, 30 mg sodium. Make these treats large or small; the dogs in our neighborhood loved them!
Do- Ahead: up to 3 months.
Yields: about 4 dozen large biscuits or 24 dozen small biscuits Work Time: 1 hour plus cooling Total Time: 30 to 40 minutes plus drying
Source: Good Housekeeping Home Arts for the Holidays
Salmon Treats
1 can salmon, canned, pink
1/2 cup chopped parsley
3 eggs -- shells included
1/2 cup sesame seeds -- ground in coffee grinder
1/2 cup flax seeds -- ground in coffee grinder
2 cups potato flour -- (2 to 3)
Put these ingredients into a food processor, mix VERY WELL. Pour potato flour through the opening while the motor is running. I can't tell you exactly how much, but I would guess about 2-3 cups. When the dough forms, like a pie crust, and rolls into a ball it is ready to take out. Dump this mess onto potato floured counter or board. Knead more flour into this and when it is a rolled out cookie consistency, it is ready to roll out into about 14 inch thick. I use a pizza cutter to roll our long strips and then cut crosswise to make small squares . If you want FANCY you may use a cookie cutter. Bake on cookie sheets, sprayed Pam or line the sheet with parchment paper. I put in as many as will fit. Usually two whole cookie sheets suffices. I bake this in a 375º oven for 20 min. Turn and rotate the cookie sheets and bake about 10 more minutes. You can make them as soft or as hard as you want.
From Ruthie on the B.A.R.F. list.
Scrumptious Carob Bake
6 cups white rice flour
1/8 cup peanut oil
1/8 cup margarine -- safflower oil type
1 Tbsp brown sugar
4 ounces carob -- chips, melted
1 cup water
1/4 cup molasses
1/2 cup powdered milk
Mix dry ingredients in a large bowl. Add remaining ingredients and mix until blended. Dough will be stiff. Chill. Roll dough on a greased cookie pan and cut into shapes 1/2 inch thick. Bake at 300 for 1 hour.
Sheltie Scones
2 1/2 cups self-rising flour
1 cup beef liver -- chopped
1/2 cup water -- or beef stock
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
(Chopped Liver: Just boil the liver until it is gray and a rubbery consistency. Or if you have a microwave, cook it on high for about 8 mins. Chop it up into small pieces and when cool put the pieces into a number of airtight bags and store in the fridge. Use liver pieces as treats when training)
Scones: Sift flour and salt into a bowl, rub in butter. Add chopped liver. Use a knife to stir in milk and enough water to mix to a sticky dough. Turn dough onto lightly floured surface, knead quickly and lightly until dough is smooth. Press dough out evenly to about 2 cm and cut into rounds. Place on prepared tray and bake in very hot over for 15 minutes.
Makes about 16-18.
Source: "Liz Ogden"
Snickerpoodles Dog Treats
1/2 cup canola oil
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup honey
2 eggs
3 3/4 cups white flour
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup cornmeal
2 teaspoons cinnamon
Mix vegetable oil, shortening and honey together until smooth. Add eggs and beat well. Blend in flour, baking soda and cream of tartar. Knead dough until mixed well. Shape dough by rounded teaspoons into balls. Mix the cornmeal and cinnamon together in a bowl and roll balls in mixture. Place 2 inches apart on a cookie sheet that has been sprayed with a nonstick spray. Press the balls down with a fork twice going in 2 different directions or press with your favorite stamp. Bake 8 minutes at 400. Remove from baking sheet and cool on a rack.
Surprise Snacks
1/4 cup hot water
8 chicken bouillon cube -- or beef
1 package dry yeast
1 1/2 cups tomato juice
2 cups flour -- divided
2 cups wheat germ
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
Place the hot water and bouillon cubes in a large mixing bowl and mash with a fork. Sprinkle yeast over this mixture and let stand about 5 minutes, until yeast is dissolved. Add the tomato juice, half the flour and the wheat germ and stir to form a smooth batter. Gradually work in the remaining flour and the whole wheat flour with your hands. Divide the dough into 4 balls. Roll each ball out on a floured board to about 1/4" thick. Cut into shapes and place on ungreased cookie sheets about an inch apart. Bake in a 3250F. oven for 1 hour, then turn off the heat and let biscuits dry in oven for about 4 hours or overnight with the door propped open slightly. Store in airtight container.
Tempting Training Treats
2 1/3 cups flour -- all-purpose or whole wheat
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup applesauce
1/2 cup grated cheese -- like parmesan
1 large egg
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 cup powdered milk -- non-fat
Combine all ingredients in a large bowl; mix well; Roll the dough out to size of a cookie sheet; Pat the dough onto a lightly greased cookie sheet, bringing it to the edges. Using a sharp knife or a pizza cutter, cut desired sizes into dough (just score through). If you're using as training treats, cut them into small pieces; Sprinkle a little extra cheese and garlic powder if desired on dough for flavor. Bake in a 350 degree oven about 15 minutes until golden brown. Turn off the oven and let cool for a few hours; They will keep hardening the longer you leave them. Break them apart; store tightly covered or in the freezer.
Source: "Laura Ann DeLongo, Maryland"
Tess' Tantalizing Treats
1 cup oatmeal -- quick
1/4 cup margarine
1 1/2 cups hot water
1/2 cup powdered milk
1 cup grated cheddar cheese -- or Swiss, Colby
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 egg -- beaten
1 cup cornmeal
1 cup wheat germ
3 cups whole wheat flour
1 tablespoon beef bouillon -- or chicken
1.Preheat oven to 300°.
2.In large bowl pour hot water over oatmeal and margarine (cut-up melts faster); let stand 5 minutes. Stir in powdered milk, grated cheese, garlic powder, bouillon and egg. Add cornmeal and wheat germ. Mix well. Add flour, 1/2 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition. Knead 3-4 minutes, adding more flour if necessary to make very stiff dough. Pat or roll dough to 1/2 inch thickness.
3.Cut into bone shaped biscuits and place on a greased baking sheet. Bake for 1 hour. Turn off heat and leave in oven an additional 1 1/2 hours or longer.
Makes approximately 2 1/4 pounds
Traildog Biscuits
1 1/2 cups flour
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 cup rye flour
1 egg -- beaten
1 cup oats
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 cup cornmeal
1 3/4 cups beef broth -- or chicken
1/4 cup liver powder -- available in health food stores
Preheat oven to 300F. Mix all dry ingredients in a large bowl. Add egg, oil, and beef broth. Mix the dough, adding enough additional flour to make a dough that can be rolled. On a floured surface, roll to 1/2" thickness, then cut into shapes or squares. Prick with a fork. Bake for 2 hours. Turn the oven off, and let biscuits stand in oven overnight to harden. Store in airtight container.
Turkey Treats
2 cups cooked turkey -- cut up
2 cloves garlic
4 teaspoons grated cheese
1 tablespoon parsley -- freshly chopped
2 egg
2 cups whole wheat flour
2 tablespoons brewer's yeast
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Combine turkey, garlic, cheese, parsley and mix well. Beat the eggs in a bowl and pour over turkey mixture. Add the flour, yeast, and oil. Stir until thoroughly mixed and all ingredients are coated. Drop into small lumps onto ungreased cookie sheet. Cook in a 350 degree oven for about 20 minutes, until brown and firm. Store in refrigerator.
Source: "Andie in WI"
Vegetarian Dog Biscuits Recipe
2 1/2 cups flour
3/4 cup Powdered Milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 tbs. brown sugar
3/4 cup Vegetable Broth
1/2 cup carrots -- optional
1 egg
Preheat oven to 300F. Mix all ingredients into a ball and roll out to about 1/4" thick. Cut with bone-shaped cookie cutter, or strips, or a cutter shape of your own choice. Place on ungreased cookie sheet and bake 30 minutes at 300F.
Veggie Bones
3 cups minced parsley
1/4 cup carrots -- shredded
1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons bran
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup water -- possibly more
Preheat oven to 350 F, rack on middle level. Lightly grease
a baking sheet.
Stir together parsley, carrots, cheese, and oil. Combine all the dry ingredients and add to the 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.
Roll out dough to 1/2 inch thickness. Using cookie cutter, cut out the shapes and transfer them to a baking sheet. Reroll the scraps and continue until dough is all used up.
Bake for 20 to 30 minutes until biscuits have browned and hardened slightly. They will harden more as they cool. Store in an airtight container.
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...
Source: "Christine Moore"
Wacky Wheat Treats
2 jars baby food, meat, beef, strained -- *see Note
1/2 cup nonfat dry milk
2 ounces wheat germ
1/3 cup water
1/2 cup flour
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Mix together well. Roll out dough on floured surface. Cut out witch hat patterns and place on lightly greased cookie sheet.
Bake in a 325 degree oven until golden brown, about 30-35 minutes.
Note: chicken, lamb, beef, etc.. - you choose.
Western Ranch Biscuits
1 package dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water
2 cups beef broth -- warm
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup honey
1 egg -- beaten
1/4 cup bacon grease -- or margarine
1 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups flour -- (white, oat, or rye)
1 cup cornmeal
1 cup wheat germ
2 cups cracked wheat
3/4 cup wheat bran
3/4 cup oatmeal
3/4 cup grated cheddar cheese
3 cups whole wheat flour -- (approximately)
Topping:
1 cup beef broth
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
3 tablespoons oil
In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. In a large bowl, combine beef broth, milk, honey, egg, bacon grease or margarine, and salt. Add yeast/water mixture and mix well. Stir in flour, corn meal, wheat germ, cracked wheat, wheat bran, oatmeal, and cheese. Add whole wheat flour, 1/2 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition. Knead in the final amounts of flour by hand to make a stiff dough. Continue to knead for 4 to 5 minutes. Pat or roll to 1/2 inch thickness. Cut into bone shapes and place on a greased baking sheet.
Cover lightly and let set (rise) for 30 minutes. Bake in a 350û oven for 45 minutes or until lightly browned on bottom. Prepare topping during last few minutes. Turn off oven heat. Remove biscuits from oven. Immediately dip biscuits in topping. Return them to oven and leave biscuits in oven for several hours or overnight.
Wheatless Tuna Biscuits
1 cup yellow cornmeal -- *see Note
1 cup oatmeal
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1 small can tuna in oil -- undrained
1/3 cup water
Grind oatmeal in processor to make a coarse flour. Set aside in small bowl. In food processor, whirr tuna with the oil, and water then add all the rest of ingredient. Pulse till 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.
Note: or 1/14 cup corn flour
Wholesome Whole-Wheat Biscuits
2 1/2 cups whole-wheat flour
1/2 cup self-rising flour
1 tablespoon beef bouillon packet
3 tablespoons powdered milk -- optional
2 cloves garlic -- crushed
1 whole egg -- beaten
1 tablespoon molasses
3 tablespoons canola oil
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons water
Measure dry ingredients into bowl. Blend with all other ingredients and chill for one hour.
On a floured surface, roll dough to 1/8 inch thickness and cut with cookie cutters or into strips 1 x 3 inches.
Bake at 300 degrees on cookie sheets for 30 minutes. Brush with melted butter if desired. Cool and serve.
Source: Dog Fancy, Jan. 1998
Wolf-Dog Biscuits
2 cups whole wheat flour
3/4 cup cornmeal
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups all-purpose flour
4 beef bouillon cubes
2 cups boiling water
10 tablespoons bacon bits -- optional garlic
Combine first 4 ingredients; mix well. Dissolve bouillon cubes in
boiling water and add bouillon to flour mixture. Mix to make stiff dough. Roll onto a floured surface. Cut out shapes with cookie cutters (or a drinking glass turned upside down can be used). Bake in preheated 300 degree oven for 30 minutes. Let stand overnight to harden.
This is the basic recipe.
Variations could be that you use clear gravies from turkey, roast beef, etc. In place of bouillon cubes or clear soups. Crisp sausage bits could be used in place of bacon. Different spices could also be used (Italian, parsley, thyme, etc.).
Yogurt Pups Recipe
16 ounces plain nonfat yogurt
3/4 cup water
1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules
Dissolve bouillon in water, Combine water and yogurt in blender and blend thoroughly, Pour into small containers for freezing, cover and freeze.