Food and Your Pets

Grapes and Raisins: Can cause acute renal failure in dogs. Polyurethane Glue: Dogs may be attracted to either the smell or taste of glue, and may try to chew on the bottles. If swallowed, the glue expands to form a mass in the stomach and may need to be surgically removed. Gorilla Glue will do the same thing. Macadamia Nuts: Raw or roasted macadamia nuts cause painful muscle weakness , tremors, and paralysis. Dogs can be affected by eating as few as six nuts, and may also be affected by macadamia butter. Onions, Chives, and Garlic: Contains thiosulphate, which is toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Cooked bones: After cooking, bones become brittle and may splinter. These splinters may cause chocking, or may even puncture or become embedded in the intestinal tract or stomach. Some that are especially dangerous: turkey and chicken bones. Coffee: Any beverage containing caffeine can cause a dog’s heart to race, sometimes causing seizures. Xylitol: Sugar free candies and other products containing xylitol. This ingredient is extremely harmful to dogs, with even small amounts causing liver damage and death. Fruits: Cherries, apricot and apple seeds, pear seeds, peach pits, plum seeds. These seeds contain cyanogenic glycosides which causes cyanide poisoning . Chocolate: Cooking chocolate and cocoa powder are the most toxic, followed by dark, semi-sweet, and milk chocolate. The smaller the pet the higher the toxicity rises, or the larger the quantity ingested. Keep all types of chocolate out of your dog’s diet. Corn Cobs: Can cause potentially fatal intestinal blockage . Tobacco: Cigarettes, nicotine patches , and other tobacco products may be harmful or fatal. Raw Salmon: Dogs may be exposed to a parasite after eating infected salmon. The parasite causes gastrointestinal problems similar to parvo, and may be fatal. See your vet immediately if your dog has ingested raw salmon: ask for a fecal sample test for rickettsial organism. This can be treated if caught in time. Remember, if you feed your dog fish, makes sure it is cooked. Plants: Toxic plants include Azalea, rhododendron, lilies, foxglove, daffodils, rhubarb leaves, yew, castor bean , sago palm , kalanchoe, and tulip bulbs. Yeast Dough: Even a small amount can rise and cause a rupture in your dog’s stomach or intestines. Human Medications: Pain killers , cold meds, anti-cancer drugs, vitamins, diet pills, and anti-depressants can be toxic even in small doses. Never give human medication to your pet unless it is instructed by your vet. Slug and Snail Bait: These products come in liquid, pellets, or powder form

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Popcorn Cake – Pulled

This recipe came from my wonderful friend Lillian. When making this I found I had no M and M’s but I did have a package of chocolate coated walnuts and I also had some very finely chopped walnuts so I used these instead of the M and M’s and peanuts. Since the walnuts were finely chopped I cut the amount to 1/4 cup. I also used a spring form pan sprayed with non-stick spray instead of the angel food pan. This recipe has so many possibilities. You can throw in some coconut, use almonds (whole or slivers), use salted mixed nuts, add raisins or dried cranberries. Just use your imagination. This is a cake that is very kid friendly so make sure the kids help with this creation. Also, this is a recipe that I’ll be sending to Mary Kennedy, Author of Dead Air. Mary sends goodies to the troops each month and this “Popcorn Cake” should keep very well. This recipe has been pulled and added to the manuscript file for Think With Your Taste Buds – Desserts.

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Caramel Apple Cake – Pulled

This is one that worked perfect on my 1st attempt and the only changes I would suggest would be to change the nuts. You could change the spice to cinnamon or apple pie spice and you might even add some raisins but I don’t think I would make too many other changes. It’s too good as it is.? But… it’s been pulled and moved to the Think With Your Taste Bud – Desserts file.

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Sweet Rice

When growing up, my mom made what she called rice pudding but was actually what I now call “sweet rice.”? She would use leftover rice, add sugar, butter, evaporated milk and a little vanilla extract.? This would all be put in a boiler and after heating it up you had a really delicious dessert.? She sometimes added a sprinkle of nutmeg or cinnamon or cloves.? If we were lucky she would add a few raisins now and then.? I still make this dish for myself and still love it just as much as I did when I was a kid.? But, last night, while watching a show on the Food Network I came up with an idea for even

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Food Tips

I found these tips in a copy of Taste of Home and thought it was worth sharing. ? Almonds – Just an ounce a day packs a good dose of vitamin E, calcium, fiber and heart-healthy monounsaturated fats . ? Broccoli – High in fiber, low in calories, broccoli fills you up without expanding your waist line. ? Lean Pork and Soy – Both are excellent protein sources that are low in fat and calories. ? Raisins – These dried grapes are full of photochemical that help reduce LDL cholesterol and prevent the formation of plaque in the arteries. ? Garlic – Use often when cooking to garner its cholesterol-lowering effects. ? Black Beans – Another terrific low-fat protein source that packs a solid antioxidant punch and lots of fiber, which helps regulate blood sugar levels and control cravings. ?

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Spicy Pecan Cake with Browned Butter Frosting – Pulled

The 1st time I made this I made a mistake.? I used butter rum flavoring instead of the vanilla in the frosting.? The flavor was too strong for my taste.? The next time I used vanilla and I also increased the nutmeg to 1 tsp.? I love the nutmeg flavor.? You can experiment with your favorite spices to come up with the perfect flavor for you.? You can also change the nuts to walnuts and have a wonderful spice cake.? I’ve also tried adding about 1/4 tsp. of nutmeg to the frosting.? This is a cake that you can easily add dried fruit to for added flavors.? Raisins would be good or maybe dried cranberries. BUT – this recipe has been pulled and moved to the Think With Your Taste Bud – Desserts manuscript.

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Granola

Now and then I post a recipe on this site instead of Martha’s Kitchen Korner and Martha’s Recipes ? because this recipe will be going to Mary Kennedy, Author of Dead Air.? Mary sends goodie packages to a unit in Iraq.? And for the month of April she will be sending 20 lbs. in honor of Carolyn Hart’s 20th book Laughed ‘Til He Died.? Mary and Carolyn are calling their endeavor Hart to Heart and I for one think it’s a wonderful act of love.? So, here is my Granola recipe that you too can enjoy.? (If you would like to correspond with this unit, go to Facebook and type in Support the 389th Regiment.? I’m sure they would love to hear from you.? And while there, make sure you check out their pictures.) 4 1/2 cups old fashioned oats, uncooked 1/3 cup chopped nuts 1 cup coconut 2 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. allspice 1/4 tsp. salt 1/2 cup maple syrup 1/4 cup cranberry juice 1 pkg (6 oz.) cranberries & raisin mix Preheat oven to 350 degrees.? Combine oats, nuts, coconut, spices and salt in a large bowl.? In a small bowl whisk together the maple syrup and cranberry juice.? Pour over oat mixture and stir to coat thoroughly.? Spread in an even layer on a VERY LARGE baking dish or 2 large baking dishes (you want the layer to be as thin as possible.)? Bake 30-40 minutes or until golden brown, stirring 2-3 times during baking time.? Let cool and add raisins and cranberries.? You can change your granola by adding about 1/2 cup of chocolate chips while it’s still hot (that’s what I’ve done in the picture above).? You can mix in salted nuts for a salty/sweet taste.? Use orange or apple juice instead of cranberry.? Use yogurt covered raisins or instead of maple syrup use honey.

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Lemon Bars – Pulled

These Lemon Bars can also be made with coconut.? If you want a little tartness you can use key lime juice instead of lemon.? Add raisins or nuts after pouring over crust.? You can also make up a glaze of 1/2 cup powdered sugar mixed with lemon juice.?? And of course if you don’t like nutmeg try allspice or cinnamon in the crust.? This is a really good recipe.? Simple and delicious.? But… it’s been sent to the manuscript file for my next cookbook Think With Your Taste Buds – Desserts.

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Popcorn Cake

This recipe came from my wonderful friend Lillian. When making this I found I had no M and M’s but I did have a package of chocolate coated walnuts and I also had some very finely chopped walnuts so I used these instead of the M and M’s and peanuts. Since the walnuts were finely chopped I cut the amount to 1/4 cup. I also used a spring form pan sprayed with non-stick spray instead of the angel food pan. This recipe has so many possibilities. You can throw in some coconut, use almonds (whole or slivers), use salted mixed nuts, add raisins or dried cranberries. Just use your imagination. This is a cake that is very kid friendly so make sure the kids help with this creation. Also, this is a recipe that I’ll be sending to Mary Kennedy, Author of Dead Air. Mary sends goodies to the troops each month and this “Popcorn Cake” should keep very well. To view the full recipe go to Martha’s Recipes

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Banana Spice Muffins

These muffins are made with a cake mix and can be changed by changing the cake mix flavor. It includes a banana which can be eliminated but when using a spice cake mix, it tones down the spicy flavor some. You can change the filling from nuts to chopped raisins, cranberries, dried pineapple, etc. This makes a wonderfully moist muffin. It can even be made into cupcakes and iced if you want. To view the full recipe go to Martha’s Kitchen Korner .

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