Thrifty dog cook

Golden celeriac Some weeks there seems to be a surfeit of stock; it's the inevitable famine and feast effect of how broth bones come my way (similar to the proverbial buses – nothing for ages, then a whole bunch at [...]

Venison carrots I should probably call these venison-flavoured carrots, because that's exactly what they are: a wonderful, easy vegetable treat for your dog. Last week I was given some venison bones, as it turned out enough to make around three [...]

Seb's get well beef stew Our friend Seb was in the wars for a while this year. Fortunately, a diagnosis was eventually reached, he went under the knife and now the whole episode is in the rear view mirror. But [...]

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 [...]

Carrot tops Oft-discarded carrot tops – the leafy greens of the carrot – are actually an exceptionally nutrient-rich part of the plant. Their mild bitterness reflects their high concentration of chlorophyll and minerals, while their vibrant green colour signals the [...]

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 [...]