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Pumpkin Seeds Known for their distinctive shape and rich, nutty flavour, pumpkin seeds are a nutrient-dense food with a long history. They have been a dietary staple in many cultures for centuries and are celebrated not only for their taste [...]

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 [...]

Sprouting coco beans 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 Pink coco beans (also known as [...]

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 [...]

Hydrating drinks Now that we are facing some hot weather, hydration is top of the list: I'm really concerned to ensure that my very active dog does not become dehydrated. Especially because she doesn't appear to be very thirst-driven. But [...]

Super-easy and healthy This super-easy recipe for chia ices is a great way of providing a really healthy treat that dogs love. A basic mix is made of only three ingredients, to which you can add optional ingredients to flavour [...]

The arrival of warm weather prompted a search through last year's recipes for some summer ideas. The broccoli booster was a definite favourite with all dogs who tried it last summer. And being a beautiful dark green, they even look [...]

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 [...]

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. [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Turmeric, ginger and beetroot jellies These jellies are a convenient treat, easy to make and the basis contains just three ingredients. You can always add optional ingredients if you have leftovers in the fridge to experiment with. Jellies Jellies can [...]

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 [...]

Pumpkin juice, salmon and split pea jellies Pumpkin juice is the basis of these healthy jelly treats. I've written about the nutritional virtues of pumpkin and how to roast it in preparation for the onwards chain of "circular cooking", in jellies, [...]

Most toppings are what they call "Lick the Bowl" recipes and Georgie is an appreciative hound. But this chicken, veg and tuna topping is up there in the lick-the-bowl-clean-and-take-the-pattern-with-it category! Dashi remouillage I needed a topping and had forgotten to [...]