Raw Food for Pets

Hello Everyone,




My good friend had a family emergency, so I am watching her children for her until she gets back. This was great way to earn a little extra money while fulfilling my love for animals.



There are three of them.
A turtle named "Georgia" ( I sing the Ray Charles version to her.)














A cat , named "kat".

















and "Bo Jo" the little fur ball of excitement and energy. Pomeranian dogs or Pom Pom have a distinct behavior pattern. They are not like other dogs. I'm glad Bo Jo likes me and I'm very patient with him.
Seriously, if the behavior patterns are not acknowledge or dealt with in the right way, they can become stubborn, destructive and hostile.

Just look at the way he looks up at me. CUTE .

He is ready for his walk.


Kat and Bo Jo are the best of friends.


My friend started her pets on process pet food. Cooked meat, rice and vegetables are added to their diet. It will be impossible for me to give Kat or Bo Jo raw meat. They would turn their noses up at me. One day I will have a dog of my own and I will feed my pet raw meat. At first the thought of raw meat made me cringe. Being human, I'm concerned about bacteria, parasites and salmonella poisoning. I have to remember that a dog can dig up a week old buried bone and not die from eating it. There digestive system is very acidic. I don't know if the level are less when they eat process foods. I believe that feeding your pets raw foods will cause the vet bills to drop. Similar to humans going on a raw food lifestyle. I can't remember when I had a bad cold.
Many studies have been done on disease conditions in animals. I'm positive vets are seeing chronic conditions in animals that weren't seen years ago. Dogs and Cats are aging more quickly than normal and developing chronic illness symptoms. For example Cancer, is that really a normal disease for a dog or cat? Make me wonder what kind of ingredients are being allowed in pet food.
In nature, wild animals are eating enzyme rich raw foods. I doubt they are getting cancer. I think it is worth finding a program of raw foods that strengthens the immune system of your pets. Even better if the program closely resembles what they would get in wild.

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Happy Easter

Happy Easter Every One,

I was searching for a vintage flower pattern for a future project and Dandelion Vintage online store had it. I fell in love with this green flower print. The cotton weave is strong and sturdy. I miss that in today's material. There was plenty material left to make a few garment pieces. My challenge was, how to make this flower print sophisticated and not resemble a 1950's country kitchen decor. I wanted a dress that look rebellious with neat tailored lines.


I added a solid green piece on top to break the pattern. The white piping around the armhole gives it an active look.


My coat from Sweden felt warm on this chilly morning. I wore my beloved boots from Fluevog and black lace tights.




I know it's Easter and they are making candy corn in pastels colors. Go easy on the SUGAR.
I think if I ate a small amount of Jelly Beans my teeth would fall out. When people become consciously aware of the impact commercial sugar has on the body, the crisis with obesity will almost disappear. Our society's intake of commercial sugar in energy drinks is alarming. I watched one man drink three cans for breakfast. I am looking for natural alternatives to increase my energy level. I heard that Chia seeds are filling and packed with loads of energy. I wanted to try the Chia seeds today. I saw a recipe for Chia pudding.


From the Alissa Cohen's "Raw Food for Everyone".

1 cup of almonds
1/2 cup Chia seeds
2 tablespoons agave nectar
Dash of cinnamon

1. Put the almonds and 3 cups of water in a Vita-Mix. Blend until creamy and smooth. Add the Chia seeds, agave, and cinnamon and pulse the blender several times just to mix. If it's not sweet enough, add a little more agave.
2. Pour the mixture into a bowl and chill for 1 hour or longer to thicken. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Enjoy.

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Meatloaf made of raw vegetables

Hello every one , Happy April 1st.

First time I prepared a Meatloaf. It has an unbelievable taste. Very hearty meal. I smothered this with a BBQ Sauce. It appears and taste like the real meatloaf that was served at Sunday dinner. For the Raw Foodist lovers, this is the best dish I made.
From the "Living On Live Food" by Alissa Cohen.

MEATLOAF

1 cup sprouted barley
1 cup walnuts
1 cup almonds
1 cup red bell peeper
1 cup portobella mushrooms
1 stalk celery
1/2 cup sundried tomatoes, soaked
1 tablespoon onion
1/2 cup fresh parsley
1/4 cup oil
1 large clove garlic
1 teaspoon minced ginger root
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/4 teaspoon coriander
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt

1. In a food processor, combine the almonds and walnuts and blend until fine.
2. Add the remaining ingredients and blend until smooth.
3. Remove from processor ans place on a mesh dehydrator screen. Form into a large loaf about 1 1/2 inches thick.
4. Dehydrate at 105 degrees for about 15 hours.
5. Place a layer of Mushroom Gravy, Marinara Sauce , BBQ Sauce or your favorite topping over the meatloaf and place back into the dehydrator for an hour or so to warm and solidify the topping.



The Barley grains are a very easy to sprout. One cup of grains take 6 hours to soak and 12 -24 hours to yield 2 cups of sprouted Barley. Make sure you rinse the grains 3-4 times a day. This is very important to keep the grains clean. In this picture, I'm adding the rest of the ingredients. I make sure my refrigerator is stocked ahead of time with food needed to prepare meals.





This does take on the color of red meat. Shape it and place in the dehydrator for 15 hours.
Enjoy !!














My green thumb is back. How do you like my Basil ? I used this to decorate my meatloaf. The fresh basil brings out such an aroma and taste to Miso soup. Saves money too.
A little history on Basil: Basil was once believed to be an elixir of love and used as a charm. The ancient Romans knew of its healing properties and used to aid digestion. It helped counteract poisons. The Egyptian Kings were buried with Basil in the great pyramids. My knowledge of it - taste good in tomato sauce.




Eating a Raw Food lifestyle maintains the body weight. I'm not interested in buying new clothes. In the past, numerous clothes were needed to accommodate the three sizes I would bounce back and forth with. My wallet is at ease and I can take my time to create and recycle clothes. I made this simple dress I'm wearing in the picture for the early spring. The teal color goes well with my new boots I got from John Fluevog. I had them for two months now and I've been wearing them almost everyday. The boots are not heavy and perfect for the early spring weather. This year, I will only purchase a pair of sandals and sneakers.


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