What's for dinner? Stuffed Mushrooms!

Since we're having Spaghetti with Meatballs at home tonight, I thought I'd use the extra ground meat to make Mickey some Stuffed Mushrooms for dinner.

Here's our yummy recipe (Mickey approved). This meal actually only took me 5 min. to prepare so it's quite simple, if you already have the ingredients handy.  (Please adjust portion size according to your pet's body weight).

1. Mix stuffing ingredients - ground organic chicken (or other meat of your choice), parsley, spinach, carrots, and peas in a stainless steel bowl (I usually buy the frozen veggies, it's a lot easier and still nutritious).
2. Using a little spoon, fill each mushroom cap (washed and stems removed) with the mixed stuffing.
3. Place some Bonito flakes on top of each stuffed mushroom (it adds a lot of natural flavors to the meal),  then place them in the 350 degrees F preheated oven.
4. Bake for 15~20 minutes, or till the stuffing is fully cooked.
5. Make sure to let the food fully cool down (hot food can cause upset stomach).

When ready to serve - I topped each stuffed mushroom with some organic low-fat cottage cheese (optional), sprinkled some parsley, and drizzled some cod liver oil.

Voila!  Dinner is ready :)
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What's for dinner? Beef Tartare!

So I feed my dog a variety of foods (a balanced diet).  I usually (95% of the time) cook for him after work everyday.  There are a lot of quality pet foods out there these days, but I prefer cooking for him because it's something he looks forward to after a long day at the store.  Mickey sits by my feet in the kitchen and stares at me with those, "I LOVE YOU MOM", eyes!!  He has me well trained....

So if you want to give your dog a special reward tonight, here's a simple recipe (please adjust portion size according to body weight).

• 1 serving of the Sojos Grain-Free Dog Food Mix
• 1 serving of fresh organic raw beef tenderloin from your local market (cut in small cubes)
• Some chopped fresh parsley (a nutritious herb, also for good doggie breath!)
• A pump of salmon oil (excellent for skin and coat + sparkly eyes)
• 1 serving of bee pollen (a nutritious supplement with 22 essential amino acids)
• Top it off with just a little shaved organic cheddar cheese

I do play around with different supplements all the time, so you can always adjust your recipe according to your pet's needs.

Here's what Mickey's dinner looks like:



Yum... yum... yum... it was gone in 30 seconds...

A happy dog = a happy home!!

FDA announces Blue Buffalo dry dog food recall - FYI

FDA announces Blue Buffalo dry dog food recall - National Dogs | Examiner.com

Products recalled - may contain too much Vitamin D.:
Blue Wilderness Chicken (dog) 4.5 lb, 11 lb, 24 lb.  Best used by dates: JUL1211B, JUL1311B, JUL2611Z, JUL2711Z, JUL2811Z
Blue Basics Salmon (dog) 11 lb., 24 lb.   Best used by dates: AUG2111B, AUG2211B
Blue Large Breed Adult Chicken, 30 lb.  Best used by dates: SEP 22 11 P, SEP 23 11 P, OCT 26 11 P

Consumers who have purchased any of the products being recalled are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-877-523-9114 from 8 AM to 8 PM Eastern Time or visit the Company web site at www.bluebuffalo.com/news9 for more information.

The Truth about Dog and Cat Food

You are what you eat... I think I eat a pretty healthy diet & I also prepare fresh meals for my dog everyday without questionable ingredients (yes, I'm one of those crazy pet owners)... All I want is for my naughty dog to live a long and healthy life.

I don't like to tell people what they "should & must" feed their animals but if you do care what goes into their tummies like me, here's some interesting info... read your labels...

A just released video of AAFCO* (Association of American Feed Control Officials)'s president finally admitting, on camera, that it’s allowable (and, in fact, fairly common practice) for "rendered pets" to end up in some pet food...

So what else can be rendered and made into “meat and bone meal”? Euthanized pets, road kill, expired grocery store meat (including the packaging), kill floor detritus, dead stock… etc. GROSS...

* AAFCO is the regulatory body that sets guidelines for pet food and pet food ingredients in the USA. They could quite easily ban the use of rendered pets as acceptable for inclusion in pet food – but they don’t... some pet food companies use the cheap protein count that comes from rendered meat and bone meal.