DoggyDelly hacks

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 [...]

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 [...]

Minced beef and noodles This is a 'recipe', if you can call it that, which takes literally five minutes to prepare. And a couple of minutes to cool. It is quick, clean and nourishing. Lightly browned minced beef,  mixed with [...]

Scum or yum? Another no-waste day in the kitchen. This week I was making a batch of broth from beef knuckles.  And apple vinegar. That’s all. I noticed after it came to the boil that there was a lot of [...]

Amaranth in the kitchen Amaranth is one of those ancient grains that feels both timeless and fresh. It stands out as a complete plant-based protein, which is relatively unusual in the plant world. It’s also naturally gluten-free, making it suitable for dogs [...]

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 [...]

Chia seed mucilage Chia seed mucilage is super healthy, super easy and super versatile. First and foremost, let's look at the 'healthy'. Soothes sensitive stomachs and irritated intestinal linings, promoting gut comfort. Lubricates the digestive system to support regular, comfortable [...]

Soaking mushrooms? Don't throw the water away! Have you been soaking dried mushrooms, shiitake maybe? Don’t throw the soaking water away – it’s golden! In recipes, I have always advocated keeping the soaking water after reconstituting dried mushrooms. Over a [...]

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 [...]

Shiitake and broth magic Hard to believe these dishes and treats are made from thirteen mushrooms and a spoonful of broth. I've actually taken a tiny bit of artistic licence there - it was more a ladle than a spoon. [...]

No-Waste, Nutrient-Rich: Retaining Cooking Water We know that steaming vegetables retains the most nutrition: boiling vegetables can diminish nutrient content, because some minerals and water-soluble vitamins (like Vitamin C and many B vitamins) can leach into the water. And [...]

Pill carriers from leftovers Here's an idea for cheap, easy pill carriers that uses up leftovers and can be frozen for easy use. Like many other pet owners, I've tried wrapping pills in soft substances like pate and once [...]

Using scraps and leftovers Who doesn't have scraps of food left over from time to time? And what normally happens to them? You know what I mean, the scrapings we don't know what to do with, those spoonfuls of food [...]

Veggie treats Frozen veggie treats are cheap and cheerful: they are also a healthy, hydrating, low-calorie, fun treat for dogs. At the same time very offer numerous benefits, from dental health to a healthy gut. Vegetables like carrots, celery, sweet [...]

Bananas: healthy and convenient Bananas are a really healthy and useful ingredient: easy to freeze (see below) and a very convenient option. They are one of the most versatile and useful ingredients for baked and frozen treats. This cheerful yellow [...]

A cleaning tip your dog will enjoy Have you been making a purée from a topping or blending other vegetables, perhaps for use in baking? And you can't get every last bit of that lovely purée out from under the [...]