It is so cold out tonight and windy. We were watching for falling stars but not for long. I am so glad We are indoor dogs and can play outside when we want but can come inside to a nice supper and a soft bed. My wish is that every dog is warm and safe tonight.
Thursday, 3 January 2013
Wednesday, 2 January 2013
Nice out but Cold, then Back indoors to make Pretzel Bones, yum!
Today was sunny but cold. No walk today 'cause the morning was spent running back and forth thawing out the water then getting the heat lamp working for the chickens. So, I played a little ball and watched the Neighbor kids play hockey on the lake (mostly skate on their bums if you ask me). We then went into the front pasture and checked on our buried Christmas bone supply.
Here I am in front of our place and yes, the Christmas decorations are still up, meanwhile Pretzel Bones are baking in the oven (the recipe follows).
Performing my Dog-given job as Official Taste Tester. I'll give them a pass, that is to say, "Pass some me some more!". And they are still warm...so crunchy.
My adopted Cat, "Mr. Personality", is trying to persuade me to share. Not this time, Mr."
Here is the recipe, as promised:
OLIVE OIL, ROSEMARY & BLACK PEPPER PRETZEL BONES preheated oven 400 F
5 C Flour
1/4 C Lukewarm water
1 tsp Sugar
1 T Yeast
1/4 C Olive oil (or butter if you aren't lactose intolerant)
1 tsp Finely chopped rosemary
1/2tsp Crushed black pepper
1 bottle beer
Soup pot of broth or stock of your choice gently simmering
Proof yeast in lukewarm water and sugar. Mix all dry ingredients together then dump in wet ingredients, adding enough beer to make a soft slightly sticky dough. Kneed dough for 8 minutes. Divide into 1oz balls and roll out onto 1' long snakes. Join ends of snake to make circle then twist into a bone shape. Let rest 10 minutes. Drop into broth for 1 minute (flip) then remove onto dish towel. Bake on a parchment lined cookie sheet for 20 minutes. Let cool and eat them up, they are best warm.
NOTE: If your person would like to make a pretzel or two for herself, try 31/2 oz. doughball and adjust baking time. Enjoy!
Here I am in front of our place and yes, the Christmas decorations are still up, meanwhile Pretzel Bones are baking in the oven (the recipe follows).
Performing my Dog-given job as Official Taste Tester. I'll give them a pass, that is to say, "Pass some me some more!". And they are still warm...so crunchy.
My adopted Cat, "Mr. Personality", is trying to persuade me to share. Not this time, Mr."
Here is the recipe, as promised:
OLIVE OIL, ROSEMARY & BLACK PEPPER PRETZEL BONES preheated oven 400 F
5 C Flour
1/4 C Lukewarm water
1 tsp Sugar
1 T Yeast
1/4 C Olive oil (or butter if you aren't lactose intolerant)
1 tsp Finely chopped rosemary
1/2tsp Crushed black pepper
1 bottle beer
Soup pot of broth or stock of your choice gently simmering
Proof yeast in lukewarm water and sugar. Mix all dry ingredients together then dump in wet ingredients, adding enough beer to make a soft slightly sticky dough. Kneed dough for 8 minutes. Divide into 1oz balls and roll out onto 1' long snakes. Join ends of snake to make circle then twist into a bone shape. Let rest 10 minutes. Drop into broth for 1 minute (flip) then remove onto dish towel. Bake on a parchment lined cookie sheet for 20 minutes. Let cool and eat them up, they are best warm.
NOTE: If your person would like to make a pretzel or two for herself, try 31/2 oz. doughball and adjust baking time. Enjoy!
Monday, 31 December 2012
A Nice Walk on the Last Day of 2012!
We walked along the Goose Lake Trail today.
It was just below freezing, the snow crunched underfoot and didn't get stuck between my toes, yay!
We walked to the old corral. So pretty...so still.
I was made to wear a jacket as I always got burrrrrs in my hair when we walk up there. I ditched the matching chapeau, perhaps a styling Mr. Coyotee will find it and wear it, lol!
Daddy and I are striking a pose just as we make our way back to the trail home.
Sunday, 30 December 2012
Stayed inside and made COOKIES, yummmmmm!
Today we are stuck inside but there is a good side to this; we are making COOKIES!!!! Mommy says they are good with cheese but I'm lactose intolerant, sigh. I would like to share this recipe with you so you can make your own.
PRINCESS ZELDA'S FAVORITE COOKIES (makes 5 dozen)
2C Flour
1/2C Cornmeal
1/4C Sunflower seeds
1/4C Flax
1/2C Oatmeal (this is cooked leftovers and you can use mashed potatoes or any mashed cooked veg)
2tsp Baking powder
3T Dehydrated chicken soup (the yellow stuff from the bulk food store)
1/4C Olive oil
2 Eggs (an extra one for an egg wash if you like real brown shiny cookies)
1/2C Water (or enough to make dough hold together without being sticky)
All the wet stuff gets dumped into the dry stuff and mixed up, then kneaded 3 min. If you can use a machine, then GO FOR IT! Then form into 4 balls (yay balls) and drop onto floured board and roll out flat and about 1/8" thick. Now it's time to cut into shapes. Place cookies onto cookie sheet, place in preheated 350* oven for 15 minutes or a little more until slightly browned and when cool eat them up!!! If you can stop yourself from eating them all up they will keep for about 2 weeks.
Note:
To make them shiny brush raw egg over raw cookies then bake.
For Peanut Butter Flavored exchange 1/4 C peanut butter for the oil.
Or if you prefer Cheese Flavored (if you aren't lactose intolerant) add 1/4 C favourite cheese to mix.
Mommy takes the dough left over from cutting out my cookies and rerolls it real thin, cuts it in squares, bakes them up and calls them "soda crackers" and really likes them, too!
PRINCESS ZELDA'S FAVORITE COOKIES (makes 5 dozen)
2C Flour
1/2C Cornmeal
1/4C Sunflower seeds
1/4C Flax
1/2C Oatmeal (this is cooked leftovers and you can use mashed potatoes or any mashed cooked veg)
2tsp Baking powder
3T Dehydrated chicken soup (the yellow stuff from the bulk food store)
1/4C Olive oil
2 Eggs (an extra one for an egg wash if you like real brown shiny cookies)
1/2C Water (or enough to make dough hold together without being sticky)
All the wet stuff gets dumped into the dry stuff and mixed up, then kneaded 3 min. If you can use a machine, then GO FOR IT! Then form into 4 balls (yay balls) and drop onto floured board and roll out flat and about 1/8" thick. Now it's time to cut into shapes. Place cookies onto cookie sheet, place in preheated 350* oven for 15 minutes or a little more until slightly browned and when cool eat them up!!! If you can stop yourself from eating them all up they will keep for about 2 weeks.
Note:
To make them shiny brush raw egg over raw cookies then bake.
For Peanut Butter Flavored exchange 1/4 C peanut butter for the oil.
Or if you prefer Cheese Flavored (if you aren't lactose intolerant) add 1/4 C favourite cheese to mix.
Mommy takes the dough left over from cutting out my cookies and rerolls it real thin, cuts it in squares, bakes them up and calls them "soda crackers" and really likes them, too!
Saturday, 29 December 2012
Coyotes don't play ball
Kayak and I have been largely out on our own for the past three days as our human family has been down with the flu. Mommy said that rich people call this a "cleanse". Today Mommy was outside with us. She swept the chicken house and brushed the snow off the roof and then we played ball with her, but were gentle.
The ice is on the lake and so are the coyotes. Today Mommy said, "No, Princess Zelda they do not want to play ball with you." I have wanted to play ball with them but they walk away far out on the ice. Kayak showed his teeth at them and got between us and made me stay in the yard.
The ice is on the lake and so are the coyotes. Today Mommy said, "No, Princess Zelda they do not want to play ball with you." I have wanted to play ball with them but they walk away far out on the ice. Kayak showed his teeth at them and got between us and made me stay in the yard.
Thursday, 27 December 2012
Boxing Day -promised a walk...
Christmas was lovely, I got a new ball and a squeaky, chewy duck, cookies, a BIG beef bone and so did Kayak and took all his, too (of course). Except his bone, he buried it in the snow and then laid on it. I'll get that later, bwa ha ha!
Boxing Day however sucked! Tradition is a good long walk, meeting and greeting our neighbourhood dogs who are all doing the same, but this year, Mommy and her friend decided to walk a new interpretive nature trail. Everything started out lovely, we all hopped in the car and drove over, then the NO DOGS sign was sighted and I had go back to the car and sit. My best wining was to no avail. Next we went into town and again more sitting, urggg. Even Starbucks I had to SIT OUTSIDE and I saw cookies in there.
Boxing Day however sucked! Tradition is a good long walk, meeting and greeting our neighbourhood dogs who are all doing the same, but this year, Mommy and her friend decided to walk a new interpretive nature trail. Everything started out lovely, we all hopped in the car and drove over, then the NO DOGS sign was sighted and I had go back to the car and sit. My best wining was to no avail. Next we went into town and again more sitting, urggg. Even Starbucks I had to SIT OUTSIDE and I saw cookies in there.
Friday, 21 September 2012
SKINNY DIPPER ( or today I got a home haircut revenge : )
We go for wonderful evening walks but...there are burrrrrrs and they accidentally get caught in my hair. Usually that means a wonderful relaxing trip to the SPA. But today Mommy took out the shears and CUT THE BURRS OUT OF MY BEAUTIFUL HAIR HERSELF!?! I feel so ripped off! I slipped out of my leash and collar and I did what I had to do and went for a dip in the swamp. Ta da, trip to the spa booked. A girl has to have her beauty time!
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