Barkaritas

July 30, 2013/ Debby

Barkaritas

What's better on a hot Saturday afternoon or a sultry night after a long day at Mr. Job? A slushy, cold margarita! My favorite summer drink par none. Kirby always seems a bit miffed because he can't have one too but, well, there's alcohol in it which is a big no-no for dogs.

Enter the Barkarita! Same slushy coldness but with a flavor a dog can appreciate and no alcohol. Safe, tasty, and a healthy way to satisfy a hot, thirsty dog.

Ingredients:

frozen homemade chicken stock

Preparation Instructions:

1. Crush two frozen cubes of homemade chicken stock.

2. Place in glass, er bowl and serve.

Cheers!

Check out how to make homemade chicken stock in out Tips & Tricks Section.

I'll just take a taste...

Actually this pretty good...

Yep, this hits the spot!

7 Cool Summer Treats

June 18, 2013/ Debby

Summer has arrived here in Mississippi which means grilling outside, swims at the lake, and lots of icy cold drinks and, of course, frosty treats for the dogs.

I can't wait to start concocting some new frozen delights but here's a quick recap of the winners we have so far...

1. Coconut Ice Cream This is easy to make but it does take a little time which Kirby thinks is well worth it.

2. Decadent PB Pupsicles A little cookie crunch makes it even better.

3. Did You Say Bacon? Pupsicles I haven't met a dog yet who didn't drool for bacon!

4. Fruity Ice Pups Just 100% juice and water. A big dog would love a frozen block of this sweetness on a hot afternoon.

5. Patriotic Pupsicles Fresh fruit and yogurt flavors this delicious concoction pretty enough for the 4th of July. Tasty enough for the kids too, just add a popsicle stick!

6. Pumpkin Please Pupsicles Just three ingredients - pumpkin, yogurt, cinnamon . A healthy serving of good nutrition.

7. Yogurt Melts It really doesn't get any easier than these melt in your mouth frozen drops of yogurt.

There you have it. My seven frozen confections sure to take some of the heat out of summer.

Yogurt Melts

May 16, 2013/ Debby

Yogurt Melts

I shared these last summer on Kirby's Facebook Page where they were a huge hit. Just one tasty, healthy ingredient and you have a handy cold treat for a hot summer day. Super easy too! Just scoop some all natural yogurt into a squirt bottle which can be found at any dollar store, better yet save that plastic mayo bottle to use.

If you use a yogurt with fruit you need to puree it so it won't clog the end of the cap opening. When choosing the yogurt be sure to read the ingredients - little or no sugar! I like using the greek yogurts which are a little thicker than regular yogurt.

Squeeze drops onto a foil or wax paper lined bake sheet. Don't worry about the ddrops all matching in size because your dog really won't notice. Place baking sheet in freezer until yogurt has frozen. Remove to freezer safe plastic container or ziplock bags and store in the freezer. Sometimes I use plain yogurt, sometimes I pick a dog friendly flavor. Kirby likes either way.

Just as easy is to blend your own fruit with the yogurt. We have a blueberry bush so I freeze quite a bit when it's producing. Add 1 cup your choice fruit to a 6 oz tub of plain yogurt.