Since my baby dog Bunker was hit by a car the other day, but miraculously survived with just a few bruises and scratches, I am in a very dog sensitive mood, so I wanted to share with you some “food facts” about foods that are VERY toxic to our four legged kids.

Dog poison comes in many forms. While most of us are aware that such substances as antifreeze and rat poison are dangerous to dogs, there are some common kitchen foods that can poison dogs as well.

Onions and Garlic
Grapes and Raisins
Chocolate and Anything containing caffeine 
Sweeteners, Cakes and frostings
Citrus fruits, like oranges, lemons, and grapefruits
Potatoes and walnuts, macadamia nuts
Rhubarb and tomatoes
Baby Foods,  some contain onion 
Yeast Doughs
Human vitamin supplements, especially with Iron

Give your Dog a Hug today!

2 EASY ways for making Salmon.
Are you ready for a simple, healthy dinner that doesn’t make you feel like you have to swim up stream when preparing? Here are 2 really great tasting dishes for you to try, that comes with a little help from my friends at Real Simple.

Reblogged from 365 Days of Bacon:

I don't know if spring's in full bloom where you are, but it's already been a damp, dreary April here. And it's about to get worse.

There's SNOW in the forecast. In APRIL? Booooo!

This gloom calls for a creamy, bacon-y soup recipe.

Bacon lobster bisque, perhaps?

Did your ears stomach just perk up?

This hearty recipe goes good with an old-fashioned book.

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Pre making some oreo mickey mouse Cupcake toppers!

If you love great cooking you are going to love this festival.

Scottsdale Culinary Festival
Chef Demonstrations

Saturday, April 13, 2013
1:00pm: Robin Miller, Food Network:
Orzo Casserole with Seared Eggplant

3:00pm: Brian Malarkey, ABC’s The Taste, Searsucker Scottsdale:
Shrimp “Spicy” + Bacon Grits

5:00pm: Jose Garces, Iron Chef, Distrito:
Pulpo al Carbón – Grilled Spanish Octopus,
Jalapeño Purée, Potato Confit, Caper Béarnaise

Sunday, April 14, 2013
12:30 pm: Jason Wyrick, Vegan Culinary Experience:
Tortas Two Ways

2:30 pm: Payton Curry, the Guerilla Gourmet:
Farmers market salad with Hayden Flour Mills Wheatberries, McClendon Farms Spring Veggies
and Black Mesa Ranch Goat Cheese

4:00 pm: Shelley Sikora- Holman, Sweet Basil Gourmet, Skinny Bread:
Fast Fougasse (see Picture…Mmmmmm)

So what is Ragu?
Some call it ragu, bolognese, meat sauce, or even Sunday gravy, but when it comes to pasta, nothing pairs better with it then Italian “Ragu” which is a home made, hearty meat sauce.

My mother would start very early in morning every Sunday in preparation for this all day affair, involving several different types of meats, lots of tomatoes, and of course a little wine. She would say “some wine for the pot, and some for me!” Like mother like daughter-when it comes to the wine only, I have come with a way that still honors my family’s tradition of a flavorful “Ragu”, that makes the process less time consuming.
Here is a twist on the meat sauce without the “red” tomatoes.

Love Chocolate? Love Bacon?
Why not eat them together? I first experienced this culinary trend at a Pigs and Pinot Festival in Healdsburg, California. Even though it sounds a little quirky, which it is, the salty, sweet and smoky combination is delicious!

Here is a fun recipe you can try at home.