Diets: From Salmon Brownies to Washed Bugs
The KEYSTONE DOCKDOGS sound like they could be part of a Chippendale review but the group is the “leading promoter of the fastest growing canine sport in central Pennsylvania.” Their dogs run down a ramp or dock and jump into the water. Jumps include the BIG AIR, a long jump (record is over 28 feet) and EXTREME VERTICAL, a high jump (record in over 7 feet). The sporting events from dock to water are not sanctioned by the AKC and only date to 2000. Sporting dogs seem to be the major participants, with retrievers in the majority. The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever appears to be the breed to watch! Visit the website and click on a notable collection of recipes–like Bacon and Spinach training treats and SALMON BROWNIES .
Jumping canines will be part of the Bloomsburg Fair but I haven’t yet been able to determine if SALMON BROWNIES will be BLOOMSBURG FAIR FOOD and dog owners will need to budget for “a Fido doggy bag”. The brownies are easy to make. Take a large can of red or pink salmon and drain, reserving the liquid. Add 2 eggs, one and a half cups of whole wheat flour and a tablespoon of garlic powder. Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Combine all the ingredients in a bowl, adding enough of the liquid to be able to form the dough into a ball. Press the dough into a nine-inch square pan coated with cooking spray and bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Cut brownies into bars while they are still warm and allow them to cool. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for a few days or freeze.
CHEF MICHAEL’S LAST NAME IS PURINA– BUT IT COULD BE DISNEY! Chef Michael invites dog lovers to host house dinner parties–Sunday suppers featuring Rotisserie Chicken with a pea and carrot garnish and Filet Mignon flavor with a potato and green bean garnish (www.houseparty.com/chefmichaels) . Chef Michael Purina sends party packs for all the four-legged guests and you bring your favorite dish for an owner potluck buffet. House Party is a consumer marketing service company that organizes in-home parties featuring a brand, product or even entertainment programming. Current clients include Sargento, NBC, Disney, Ford, Microsoft and P&G.
DR. MARK MORRIS, THE REAL CANINE CHEF. Dr. Mark Morris, the founder of Science Diet, developed the most important recipe of all–k/d– a food for Buddy, the first seeing-eye dog when he was diagnosed with kidney disease. All prescription diets–both dog and cat–have followed this pioneering effort and there are diets for every disease, including obesity–r/d–and arthritis–j/d. Morris, unlike Michael, was a real person and not an advertising figure. Prescription diets are available through your veterinary hospital. The Morris Animal Foundation is one of the largest and most notable animal health charities in the world. Their major focus this year is on cancer research.
TOO CLEAN. DR. NATHAN R BREWER, a laboratory animal advocate who developed a diet for gorillas recently died at the age of 105. Brewer became interested in animals while living in an orphanage. He identified with stray animals because of his early childhood. He enrolled in the National Farm School in Bucks County, PA and worked his way through college as a farm laborer. Brewer’s gorilla diet was developed while he consulted with the Lincoln Park Zoo and cared for Bushman. When the gorilla died Brewer performed the necropsy and found his diet to be at fault. Zoo staff had been rinsing away nutrients and vitamins from bugs that were part of the gorilla’s natural diet. Is there a lesson here in 2009, a year marked by disinfectants and wipes?
Aug 30, 2009 | | Uncategorized