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19 Winter Activities To Do With Your Dog
This is a re-post. I have also included links for my cat loving friends! Happy Monday everyone!!! 19 Winter activities to do with your dog. December is almost here and that means cold blistering weather, fires burning, lights twinkling and a bored pup who wants to go outside and play! Jake and Maggie love to play frisbee in the snow but I always feel bad that this is all we do with them come winter time. I’ve put together a list of fun activities that you and your dog can share...
Giving Table For Two
Happy Wednesday everyone! Today’s post is all about setting an elegant but simple table with this “Giving Table For Two”. Who would think these spotted cream and black dishes from Walmart by Thyme and Table would pair well with dusty blue from Pottery Barn but they do! You might not have these exact dishes but don’t be afraid to mix and match what you do have! Have fun creating a color combination no one would think of. If you have decided to keep things small this year for Thanksgiving,...
Friendsgiving Table And A Baked Brie Recipe
Happy Tuesday everyone! On the blog today is a surprise post about my “Friendsgiving Table And A Baked Brie Recipe”. This table and recipe was created to show my appreciate for my sister and friends at Thanksgiving. Per my post yesterday, Ham Bean Cabbage Soup, I talked about my menu and showed you a glimpse of the table. Jake and Maggie also enjoyed the evening with us and ate their Apple and Zucchini Doggie Hors d’oeuvres made just for them. I don’t normally post on Tuesdays but wanted...
Ham Bean Cabbage Soup
With St. Patrick's Day right around the corner, I am re-posting this soup recipe. I can picture this recipe made in a bread bowl with a Guinness by it's side :-). Set your table with lots of green and gold for a festive look. Happy Monday everyone! This Ham Cabbage Bean Soup is perfect for an after Thanksgiving Day meal! What better way to use your leftovers but to make this delicious soup. Spiral ham, cabbage, beans, carrots, onions, mushrooms, butter, milk, along with spices and...
Apple and Zucchini Doggie Hors d’oeuvres
This is a re-post: Are you cooking at home for your family? Do you have a loving fur baby that will be celebrating with you and your family? Make them these hors d'oeuvres so they can enjoy eating with you. Jake And Maggie love apples and zucchini so what better way to use up both in one treat! Happy “Friday Treats Friday” everyone! Apple and Zucchini Doggie Hors d’oeuvres on the blog today!!! With Thanksgiving next week, I was thinking of a fun doggie treat for the pups! My sister...
Apple Wild Rice Pilaf
Happy Wednesday everyone! This Apple Wild Rice Pilaf with Pomegranate Seeds and Walnuts is the perfect side dish to your Thanksgiving dinner! It is fast, easy to make, healthy, and an excellent choice for a vegetarian dish. I found this recipe via the immigrantstable.com blog but tweaked it a bit to fit my tastes and reduce the number of preparation instructions. Also, the recipe calls for using Butternut Squash but I couldn’t find any at the grocery store. I chose to replace the squash...
Are Asian Lady Bugs A Threat To Your Dog?
Happy Monday everyone! Are Asian Lady Bugs A Threat To Your Dog? Did you get to experience the swarms of Asian Lady Bugs covering your house last week? We did and I couldn’t believe it. One minute it was calm and quiet and the next the back of our house and yard were covered with swarms of orange lady bugs! You might think why talk about lady bugs? They are harmless! This new variety of lady bug is toxic to dogs and I had to do my research to find out why. WHERE DID THEY COME FROM?The...
Holiday Gift Ideas 2021
Happy Wednesday everyone! I can’t believe it’s November 10th already. I wanted to spend all of November on Thanksgiving Day food, decor, Jake, and Maggie but as the emails come in, I’m realizing I need to get you a Holiday Gift Ideas post for you and your pet(s). Mr. TAL and I spent Saturday shopping, having lunch at Burg’s Pizza and attending an event and craft fair at Bedner’s Greenhouse on Bees and Beauty hosted by Pittsburgh Honey. It was an educational experience we won’t forget. Nor...
Homemade White Hot Chocolate
Homemade Hot White Chocolate! Happy Monday everyone! Are you a hot chocolate lover? I love a large mug of hot chocolate when fall season hits. I’ve been holding on to this Homemade Hot White Chocolate recipe for a while, bought these adorable mugs at Home Goods and now I can let you all in on my recipe. This extra sweet hot drink is a combination of whole milk, vanilla, and white chocolate whisked over medium heat until hot and ready to pour. Warning: This recipe is very sweet! If...
Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes
This is a re-post: I'm posting three of my favorite potato recipes this week and just couldn't leave this one out. It is absolutely delicious and so rich. I first found it on Grand-Baby Cakes blog but made some tweets to the recipe. Memorial Day is Monday and I can't believe how time is flying. Mr. TAL and I have been working hard and getting all of our yard work done in time for our party. I bought him a Blackstone Pizza Oven for his birthday and we are having everyone over for the...