Tuesday, July 10, 2007

This one's for the dogs!

DOG BISCUITS

1/2 c. cornmeal
2 c. whole wheat flour
6 Tbsp. vegetable oil
2/3 c. vegetable broth

We've made these before, and they are so easy, even a kid (or two) could make them!








Mix all the ingredients together well.














Roll out to 1/4 inch thickness.















Cut into desired shapes with a cookie cutter.













Bake 35-40 minutes. Let cool.














Store in your favorite doggie treat container, and dispense frequently.






Our bone shaped cookie cutters came from PeTA, along with the recipe. Check the sight, they have cool stuff for your animal companion.









Jolie liked them! She's our rescue dog. Avarie and I were volunteering for Best Friends at La Brea Tar Pits July of 2000. At the end of the day, she was the only pup not adopted and it didn't look good for her. I called Art to tell him of the situation, and without meeting her, said, "Bring her home", and she has been home for 7 years now. She is such a good dog. Check out her special talent! She will hold this pose until I say, and sometimes she can even catch it in the air. We love you & Happy Anniversary, Jolie! <3

24 comments:

Taylor said...

Such a cute dog, how could you NOT adopt her. She even looks like a good dog - and good dogs deserve treats!

LizNoVeggieGirl said...

wow, that's such a great story about Jolie!! she was lucky to have been adopted by such a terrific family. that sounds like a very simple, fun dog treat recipe - I'd love to make some homemade treats for my dog! thanks for sharing the recipe :0)

jenny said...

She's so cute!! I lvoe the pic with the heart biscuit on her nose!!!

julie hasson said...

What a beautiful dog! That is the cutest face ever.

I must say that your girls look mighty adorable, making such professional looking dog biscuits. My dog wishes you guys lived closer :-)

KleoPatra said...

Does it get better than this? Wow, what a story you tell here about the rescue of beautiful, talented, sweet queen Jolie.

i had NO idea about her background. i'm like sitting here with my jaw dropping down.

Could you and Art be any cooler, kinder, sweeter, more beautiful inside and out? i am moved by this post, Vicki.

Great kids, great dog, great photos, great love, great food... i love this post.

Happy anniversary, Jolie!!

And i <3 all of you! :o)

Joy Keaton said...

Jolie is aptly named - she's so pretty! She has the same sweet look that my pup (pup, he's nearly 12!) has, I love it! I'm going to make this treats as soon as I restock the cornmeal! Thanks for posting this, and happy anniversary Jolie!

Johanna GGG said...

hi vicki, thanks for visiting my blog - that is so great that you bake for your dogs too - are they vegan?

Anonymous said...

awww, thank you so much for the post! mi perra jackie's birthday is coming up this month, so this is perfect! it's wonderful to share time in the kitchen with families.... beautiful photos!!!

Jody from VegChic said...

I love the pics of your girls in the kitchen. They are alway so cute.

What a sweet looking pup? Impressive that you got her to pose with the biscuit on her head!

The lavender festival looked very cool. Have you made Lolo's lavender shortbread cookies from veganyumyum? How about lavender lemonade? ---Both are favorites of mine.

bazu said...

Oh my gosh, how could she have been the only one not to be adopted? She looks so beautiful and *cute*! Happy anniversary, Jolie! You deserve lots of treats (and kisses and belly rubs)!

MeloMeals said...

She is just beautiful... her eyes are so incredibly honest and wonderful... she has to have some pit bull in her... she looks so much like Jorda....

thanks for posting the recipe... I need to make some doggy treats!

aTxVegn said...

I love that you baked for Jolie. What a good girl! There's a doggie bakery at my farmers market and I'm always thrilled to see how crowded it is.

vko said...

Oh happy anniversary to you & Jolie! What a sweet sweet face, of course her name is Jolie! I can't even imagine what would have been if destiny did not put you in her path & she in yours. Truly amazing- happy anniversary again!

Jacqueline Meldrum said...

I love your step by step photos! And what a patient dog you have!

Theresa said...

What a gorgeous dog! How appropriate that you have a heart-shaped treat on her head... those look like they were made with love, and the love in her eyes is obvious!

Anonymous said...

What a sweet and trusting face Jolie has!

KleoPatra said...

Mattie loves the cookies -thank you again for that goodie box o'treats for Mattie (and me!). The recipe is so simple, i think i'll make them sometime as well.

i tried to put a heart cookie on her head like Jolie but there was no chance of it staying there. i'll let Heidi try next time...

You are the BEST! And i'm super stoked you'll be getting the package this week. FINALLY! Sorry you have to travel to get it. That's the last time i try that trick...

Tofu Mom (AKA Tofu-n-Sprouts) said...

Cute, cute, cute!

LOVE the pics of the kids baking!

Anonymous said...

Aww..your girls make me smile. They are adorable!

Isil Simsek said...

your daughters are adorable and dog is so lovely and luck,too!

Anonymous said...

extra cute post!
Ana and i love it!

turquoise cro said...

Phew! Jolie is still my FAVORITE POOCH!!! Happy Anniversary sweetness!!! and YOU still give me a chuckle doing that trick!!! YOU are a lucky POOCH living with those 3 beauties and that 1 Hottie!!! LOL BOW-WOWWWWWWWWWW!!!

Sheree' said...

Hi Sweetie,
What temp do you bake these puppy treats at? I am getting ready to make them. I think my kids need a treat. :o)

Dori said...

Fabulous animal tret! Thanks for sharing your recipe. Love the picture of jolee!