Care and Share

Celeriac and parsnip duo Some nutrients perform better with the right partners, and the way ingredients meet can shape digestibility and nutritional value. This Duo is a simple example of that principle in action — see Friendly Foods for more [...]

Friendly foods Some nutrients perform better with the right partners. Choosing when they meet can enhance nutritional value. Nutrition centres on the question of food compared with nutrients. Generally, a healthy diet is one that provides the right nutrients, in [...]

Steaming and stacking Monday morning is generally the time for steaming and stacking for the week or fortnight ahead. Steaming is considered one of the best methods because it retains water-soluble vitamins (B and C) and minerals that can be [...]

Celeriac Nowadays considered a nutraceutical, celeriac (root celery, Apium graveolens var. rapaceum) has long been used for its healing properties. Its high concentration of nutrients and compounds provide significant health benefits, including anti-inflammatory and antioxidative properties, bone and heart health support and [...]

Mushroom 'caviar' Perhaps it's misleading to call this caviar, because it's cheap and cheerful, simple and versatile. And of course, with mushrooms it's always going to be healthy - even super healthy, depending on which mushrooms you use. This is [...]

Restorative drinks This week, one of my dogs seemed a little under the weather. She has an autoimmune disorder which we try to manage through diet, in consultation with our vet. Perhaps unusually, we opted for a dietary plan over [...]

Asparagus ends Asparagus are a tasty addition to our dogs' diets. Perhaps not as renowned as other vegetables as a source of nutritional value, vegetables like beetroot or pumpkin, but they do add fibre and other compounds. Not to mention [...]

The squash family As members of the winter squash family, butternut squash (Cucurbita moschata) and pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo) share some similarities. However, there are important differences. Not just in texture and flavour, but more pertinently in terms of nutrition. For [...]

A special strawberry-based recipe for International World Dog Day.   It's summer, strawberries and watermelon are in season and we're always on the lookout for hydrating and refreshing recipes for hot, sunny days. It was a coincidence that these heart [...]

Kefir and chia seeds are both valuable ingredients in the Well Dog Pantry. Kefir as a source of probiotics to support gut health and Chia seeds for their essential nutrients and fatty acids. This base isn't the same as a [...]

The benefits of sprouting If you aren't convinced of the benefits of sprouting, please read Sprouting is Worth It!  Sprouting really is the epitome of minimum effort, maximum return. Black beans Black beans (or black turtle beans) are nutritional powerhouses [...]

The lima bean Lima beans (sometimes called butter beans) are a great source of protein and fibre. They aren't just rich in vitamins and minerals like manganese: dried lima beans also provide an essential amino acid called lysine, which supports [...]

Kefir and blueberries Luckily, my dog is a great fan of kefir. She laps it up, with or without fruit. Kefir and blueberries is a great combination, whether for a smoothie or as the basis for a breakfast with granola. [...]

Kefir and fruit I give my dog kefir drink every day. Just a couple of tablespoonfuls after breakfast and again in the evening. My own breakfast is often made of kefir, fruit and granola. Usually blueberries, sometimes banana and when [...]

This should really be called collagen broth, it's so gelatinous! I mean – just look! We used to say that a builder's brew was when the tea was strong enough to stand your spoon up in it.  This home-made [...]

Sprouting broccoli seeds I promise you, if you give it a go, you'll see that Sprouting is Worth It! It really is the epitome of minimum effort, maximum return. Broccoli sprouts Broccoli sprouts are Brassica vegetables with anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory and [...]

Broccoli sprout and blueberry smoothie Smoothies are a really easy way of reducing duplication of work (the Care and Share theory). I often have a smoothie for breakfast or lunch, using kefir and blueberries as a base and adding different [...]

Sprouted Split Pea and Vegetable topping This is a great Care and Share combination if you like an Indian dahl. You can cook everything at the same time, or cook the topping a day later.   Sprouted Split Pea and [...]

Mushroom and Freekeh Freekeh is basically green durum wheat that is harvested while still young. Its nutritional profile and culinary versatility have led to it being marketed as a superfood, contributing to its popularity for human consumers.  Given its nutritional [...]

Pumpkin: value and versatility Pumpkins are known before the amazing health benefits. they are rich in fibre, vitamins and carotenoids and low in fat and sodium.  As a long-time fan of pumpkin, I have been extolling their virtues for ages: not [...]

Broccoli is a beneficial addition to the Well Dog Pantry. This nutritious vegetable is low in calories, high in vitamins, rich in fibre and a great source of potassium. As a functional ingredient it can support bone growth, a healthy [...]

Swede: versatility The humble swede, or rutabaga, is a highly nutritious vegetable which, like many other traditional or 'forgotten' vegetables, is often overlooked. Value That was borne out only recently in the local Cash and Carry. As I unloaded my [...]

Remouillage Remouillage (French, meaning rewetting) is quite common practice in professional kitchens, so why not in the doggy kitchen? Particularly the no-waste doggy kitchen... Basically, it’s a second (or even third) stock, re-using bones which, having been used just once [...]

Salmon flesh is not only delicious but also offers numerous nutritional benefits for both humans and dogs. Incorporating salmon into your dog's diet can provide numerous health benefits, from improved coat and skin health to enhanced brain function, heart health [...]

I would rather sit on a pumpkin and have it all to myself, than be crowded on a velvet cushion. Henry David Thoreau Pumpkin isn't just a seasonal delight for humans; it can also offer numerous health benefits for our [...]