Homemade Dog Treats

Huckleberry wanted me to pass along his thanks for all the birthday wishes! He had a fun day filled with cuddling, chewing, chasing, and snacking on these homemade dog treats! 

This recipe is so simple and only requires 2 ingredients! Here's what you'll need:

• 2 cups 100% organic whole wheat flour (for dogs with wheat allergies use wheat germ or rolled oats)
• 2 (4oz) jars of pureed baby food (I used sweet potato, but any beef or chicken flavor would be good too. Just steer clear of onions and other ingredients that don't sit well with our furry friends. For a more extensive list of what foods dogs can and cannot have click here!)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix the flour and pureed food together to form a stiff dough (if necessary, add a little water). Roll out the dough and use cookie cutters to form your desired shape. Place on a greased baking sheet. Cook for 20-25 minutes. Allow treats to cool completely before storing. 

Huck suspected that the sweet potato smelling goodness was for him and waited patiently right by the stove!

Not only did Huck love the treats, but there are so many other variations to try I don't think he could ever get sick of these as a snack! For more tasty homemade dog treat ideas go to Cesar Milan's site here! Or, if you've ever posted a homemade treat recipe on your blog leave the link below so myself and others can check it out!

Happy Wednesday, friends!

Happy Birthday, Huckleberry!

Today Huckleberry is one year old! I can still remember how small and cuddly he was that first day we brought him home (well, he's still pretty cuddly)! Steven and I instantly fell in love with this precious pup. He has been the best addition to our new, little family. Despite the chewed cabinets and rugs, a scary fish hook incident, middle of the night potty outings, and many upset tummy accidents, Huckleberry has been worth every bit of it. When I was still new to Washington, and Steven and I were not yet married, this little pup filled a loneliness within me I didn't know how to let anyone else reach. He is a lifesaver, such a loyal friend, and a constant, loving companion. Happy birthday, Huckleberry! We love you so, so much!

 Huck's first picture at 8 weeks old

Huck at one year old.

To read some of my favorite posts about Huck go here! And don't forget to check out Huck's letters to his grandma back on the east coast entitled Love, Huck!

Tomorrow I'll be sharing a simple. two ingredient homemade dog treat recipe with you all, so make sure to stop by so you can pass it  yumminess along to your fur baby! 

Long Weekend.

Huckleberry swimming at Lake Morton.

My long weekend will be filled with yard work {boo}, photo collage hanging, puppy (and kitty) cuddling, a family BBQ, and maybe, just maybe, a date squeezed in there at some point. And, if I'm really productive, some pretty picture taking for my blog! {HA! Doubt it...sorry, friends}

What are you plans for the Labor Day Weekend?

Creamy Jalapeño Rolls

If you are ever in need of a quick and easy, yet extremely tasty snack, look no further! These creamy, jalapeño rolls are delicious and so simple! And you only need 3 ingredients!

1 (8oz) block softened cream cheese

2 minced jalapeños 

1 tube regular crescent rolls

Directions: Preheat the over to 375 degrees and grease a baking sheet. In a small mixing bowl combine the softened cream cheese and minced jalapeños. Mix thoroughly and set aside. 

Open the crescent rolls but DO NOT separate them. Roll the crescents out flat on the counter and then pinch together the perforation**. With a spatula, take the cream cheese mixture and spread evenly over the crescent rolls. Roll the crescent rolls back up to make one long roll (to look like the tube shape they are originally packaged in). Evenly cut the roll into 12 pieces and place on the greased baking sheet. Cook for 15-18 minutes or until dough is slightly browned and crispy. Makes about 12 creamy jalapeño rolls.

They are so delicious and have just the right kick of spice! Let me know if you give these a try. I'd love to hear how they turned out! I plan on making the jalapeño poppers version for this upcoming football season!

**If you'd rather make jalapeño poppers, only pinch together the diagonal perforations and separate the  horizontal one, splitting the crescent rolls into two sheets. Then continue with the directions as directed. This will double your recipe, making about 24 jalapeño poppers. 

The Milkman

Every Tuesday our milkman comes to our doorstep and drops off 2 gallons of milk in that cute, insulated Smith Brothers Farms box. Steven and I drink a lot  of milk and it's important that we aren't filling ourselves with the steroid infused, ultra-pasturized phony stuff.

Smith Brothers Farm delivers local, farm fresh milk, eggs, cheese and other products right to your door step. Their milk is delicious and contains no artificial hormones and is never ultra-pasturized. As far as price goes, you're paying practically the same as you would in your local grocery stores for their so called "organic" products! On top of that, delivery is free and they don't even charge you for the box they leave at your doorstep. 

I just love supporting locally owned enterprises such as this one that promote a healthy lifestyle. I'm not going to go on a wild rant about how the food we eat is detrimental to our well being because of the artificial preservatives, steroids, etc. blah, blah, blah...you already know all that. I just want to encourage you to go online and see if similar services are near you! {I bet they are!} Or check out your local farmer's markets {that's where Steven and I signed up with our milkman!}. 

Not only are the products tasty, the animals well cared for, and the cause important, but, more importantly, you get a milkman, people. I didn't need anymore incentive than that! Plus, it's like Christmas morning every Tuesday when that milk arrives! Yep, Christmas in a little, white box, folks. Christmas. It feels that good. So chop, chop! Go get yourself a milkman!

If you'd like to know more about Smith Brothers Farms go here!