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Apple Butter Cookies
Happy Wednesday everyone! Baking these Apple Butter Cookies brought all the falls feels! Browned butter, apple butter, nutmeg, cinnamon, all-spice, brown sugar, maple syrup! What better way to enjoy a rainy day than to bake these cookies…gooey with large chunks of chocolate and so soft like a donut. How to make these perfect fall cookies: Step 1: brown the butter Have you ever made browned butter before? This was my first time and it was so easy. Bring 2 sticks of butter to a boil and...
What You Need To Know About Emergency Vets
Happy Wednesday everyone! Needing an emergency vet is a stressful and scary thing! Needing to visit one of these facilities is different than going to a regular vet appointment. Today on the blog we talking about What You Need To Know About Emergency Vets. With these tips and information, I hope you will be better prepared should you have an emergency. Want more tips, check out my post 11 First Aid Procedures for Your Dog In Case Of Emergency. What Is An Emergency? First determine the...
Lemon Butter Garlic Sauce
Happy Wednesday everyone! This Lemon Butter Garlic Sauce packs a punch! It tastes exactly how it sounds with strong lemon, butter, and garlic flavors and smells incredible. Mr. TAL kept asking what I was making and I couldn’t wait to surprise him. I tossed in some sautéed cherry tomatoes, topped with more cheese and presented a heaping and steaming bowl of angel hair pasta for him to enjoy. I asked if it was blog worthy and he said YES! Made with simple ingredients, this recipe can be...
How To Fill Your Dog’s Emotional Cup
Happy Wednesday everyone! After a month long break from blogging, I’m back and feeling refreshed. I came across an article recently on How To Fill Your Dog’s Emotional Cup and keeping your pup happy and healthy. A dog’s emotional cup is just like yours. It’s basically the threshold of social connections, security, and enrichment that your dog needs in order to feel fulfilled. When dogs are denied the connections and fulfillment they need to thrive, it can deeply impact their behavior and...
Banana Foster
This is a re-post: I hosted Mother's Day last year and tossed around ideas of what to make for dessert. I decided on this Banana Foster after a trip to the Grand Concourse in Pittsburgh, PA. Mr. TAL and I made reservations for their Sunday Brunch buffet and at one of the food stations, they had homemade waffles with all the toppings including Banana Foster. It was so delicious that I just have to try and duplicate the recipe. This recipe is husband and family approved and I'm happy to...
Handmade Tater Tots
This is a repost. I made this Handmade Tater Tots recipe today and had to post it again. Mr. TAL and I love any dish made with potatoes. Making this recipe brought me back to our trip to Lititz, PA. This is where we first tried these tots. It was one of our favorite trips, and we still talk about it. I used ranch dressing as the dipping sauce, but this time I mixed one part ketchup with two parts ranch dressing, and it was very good! Happy Wednesday, everyone! I literally just made...
Dog Friendly Nashville and Franklin, TN
Happy Wednesday everyone! We just got back from our trip to Dog Friendly Nashville and Dog Friendly Franklin, TN. Nashville is dog friendly too but in my personal opinion, there is more to do in Franklin when you are traveling with your pup. Jake And Maggie participated in the NECA (National Electrical Contractors Association) trade show where Eaton Corporation had a booth and the pups brought lots of people over for pets and doggie kisses. They were styling with their new vacation bows on...
How To Get The Best Hotel Accommodations For Your Pet
This is a repost: I traveled to Ohio State Veterinary Medical Center (OSU) today with Maggie for a checkup and a liver ultrasound. During the drive, I was thinking about what to blog about this week. I chose to stop at a Wendy's for a bathroom break rather than picking a rest stop or gas station because it felt safer to me. While Maggie was doing her business, I remembered the post below I wrote back in 2023. I'm sure some of you are planning vacations with your pets this summer, so here...
Mother’s Day Table
Happy Wednesday everyone! I’m hosting Mother’s Day dinner this year and want you to see my simple but elegant table I put together. Normally I add a tablecloth but thought the white china and gold silverware looked rich against the wood table. Mr. TAL and I bought this table at Ethan Allen several years ago and it has hosted many Christmas dinners where I’ve covered it up with a festival tablecloth and decor. This year I’ll surprise everyone and keep it simple lol! My menu will consist of...
Surprising Facts About Dog Kisses
Happy Wednesday everyone! Our pet’s kisses are the best! And that’s why I’m talking about the Surprising Facts About Dog Kisses. Jake And Maggie are so affectionate and show us so much love. We used to call Maggie the “mad licker” when she was a puppy because she would give an over abundance of kisses to us. LOL. I first thought she was suffering from some anxiety but realized it was her personality and she was just a happy puppy. We would get happy little kisses on our legs and arms...