Three Dog Bakery: Honey Hearts
Holiday’s are the perfect excuse to spoil your pup just a little bit more and Valentine’s Day is no exception. When Jack tried Honey Hearts from Three Dog Bakery it was love at first bite. The treats are sweetened with all-natural honey and cinnamon. Jack can’t keep his paws off them! Did I mention they are packaged in an adorable doghouse and only $6.99.
Crock-Pot Twice Baked Potato Soup
With the less than stellar weather here in Michigan my go-to meals for the past couple weeks have been soups in the Crock-Pot. My favorite being twice baked potato, a hearty soup that’s perfect to warm you on a frigid day.
Crock-Pot Twice Baked Potato Soup
Ingredients
1 medium/large yellow onion
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups water, divided
4 cups chicken broth
3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
1 ½ cups mashed potato flakes (I used generic)
½ pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled
seasonings of choice (I used pepper, basil, thyme and lavender)
1 cup half-and-half cream
shredded cheddar cheese
green onions
Directions
1. In a large skillet, sauté onions in butter until tender.
2. Stir in flour.
3. Gradually stir in 1-cup water, bring to a boil and stir for 2 minutes (until thickened).
4. Transfer to a Crock-Pot.
5. Add the broth, potatoes potato flakes, bacon, seasonings and remaining water.
6. Cover and cook on low 6-8 hours or until potatoes are tender.
7. Stir in half-and-half cream and cook 30 more minutes.
8. Garnish with shredded cheese and green onions.
DIY: Blanket Scarf
Blanket scarves have been on trend all winter long. I made a bunch for Christmas gifts and last weekend I picked up two yards of a bright cotton flannel plaid to brighten up my jacket through the rest of this polar vortex. By simply fraying the edges in no time you’ll have a fabulous blanket scarf in a color and pattern of your choice.
Material List:
2 yards of your chosen fabric. I used cotton flannel from Joann Fabrics (7.99 /per yard)
Measuring Tape
Scissors
Needle.
Step 1: Cut down the width of the fabric to 25” wide (x72” long). Use the fabric’s plaid grid as a guide when cutting your fabric to help you create straight, clean cuts.
Step 2: To create on the ends of the scarf, simply remove the fabric’s weft yarns (the yarns that run left to right) along the short side of the fabric. I used a needle to release the yarns. Continue removing yarns until you reach your desired fringe length. I decided on 1 ½” fringe.
Step 3: Repeat step 2 on the opposite end of the fabric. You should now have fringe on both of the short sides of the scarf.
January Favorites
HOURGLASS Femme Nude Lip Stylo No. 1. My favorite neutral lip color.
CND Solar Oil. This is the only thing saving my cuticles this winter.
Bedhead After Party. Has been keeping my hair silky smooth and controlling flyaway’s during this polar vortex.
Peanut Butter & Bacon Footballs
In honor of the Super Bowl and Puppy Bowl I made a batch of indulgent peanut butter bacon footballs for Jack and all his fur friends.
Peanut Butter Bacon Dog Treats
Ingredients
1 cup creamy peanut butter (I used Teddie Unsalted)
¾ cup water
2 cups flour (all-purpose, whole-wheat and oat flour are great)*
1/3 cup rolled oats
3 strips cooked bacon, chopped into tiny pieces
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
2. In a large bowl, gently mix peanut butter, water and egg together.
3. Add the flour.
4. Mix in the oats and chopped bacon.
5. The dough should be thick.
6. Roll the dough out onto a floured surface and cut with a bone shape (or whatever you desire).
7. Bake 15-20 minutes (depending on thickness and size) or until lightly browned on the bottom.
8. Allow to cool completely before serving.
9. Store at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to one week. Or freeze for up to three months.
*Note: I do not give Jack whole-wheat flour as it gives him awful gas. Instead I use half all-purpose flour and half oat flour (I just pulse oats in a food processor until it becomes flour-like).
The above recipe is for treats and should not replace your dog’s regular meal plans. Always consult your vet about any new additions to your dogs diet.
Fashion meets Food 