Liz Mugavero is the author of the Agatha-nominated Pawsitively Organic Gourmet Pet Food Mysteries: Kneading to Die, A Biscuit, A Casket, The Icing on the Corpse, Murder Most Finicky, and Custom Baked Murder. As you can imagine, her canine and feline rescues demand the best organic food and treats around. She serves on the Sisters in Crime New England board and is a member of Sisters in Crime National, Mystery Writers of America, and the Cat Writers’ Association. She currently lives in Connecticut.
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Take it away, Liz!
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It’s so nice to be back in the Kitchen! Big thanks to Daryl
for inviting me. It’s a lovely way to end the summer season.
So, it’s nearly fall again. Which means the holidays are
right around the corner. Scary, right?
But I’m kind of excited this year. I’m celebrating the
upcoming release later this month of Purring Around the Christmas Tree,
and I think it’ll get me in the holiday spirit early. This is my first
Christmas book in the series, and it was a ton of fun to write. And it’s always
fun to think about all the holiday food for both people and furries.
Which—aside from all the yummy chocolate—can share a lot of the same
ingredients.
Like, pumpkin everything. Pumpkin pandemonium starts in the
fall, and continues through Christmas, which is awesome. Who doesn’t love
pumpkin everything? And pumpkin is a staple in doggie treats too. They love it,
and it’s really good for them.
And then there’s apple. Fresh apple pie from the oven or
apple crisp for the humans. Can’t you just smell it? And for the dogs, apple
cinnamon drop cookies.
Apples are as good for furry friends as they are for people,
which might not be surprising. But you may not know that cinnamon can do a
world of good for them too. It has anti-inflammatory properties that can soothe
a lot of problems, and can also help pre-diabetic pups by regulating blood
sugar.
So these cookies can be done in two different ways - as plain
cookies, or frosted with peanut butter for a festive holiday party. Your pups
will love them!
Apple Cinnamon Drop Cookies
(recipe courtesy of Big Biscuit Bakery and Pet Supply)
Ingredients:
3 cups flour (you can use wheat flour, or gluten free. Bob’s Red Mill
Gluten Free 1-1 is a good one!)
1 whole apple
1 egg
1 1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 dashes cinnamon
1 cup water
-Preheat oven to 350 degrees
-Slice apple into small bite size pieces
-Mix all ingredients in stand mixer (or by hand)
-Scoop dough with cookie scoop and place on cookie sheet
-Bake for 20-25 minutes.
Option #2:
-Cut into apple shaped cookies with a cookie cutter and coat
with melted peanut butter chips and/or melted yogurt chips.
Treats may also be dehydrated (approx. 8 hours) to extend
shelf life.
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I'm looking forward to cooler weather, leaves changing color, pumpkins, hday rides and hot cocoa!
ReplyDeleteMeg85242 at gmail dot com
That all sounds amazing :)
DeleteThis sounds very selfish but this past summer was too crazy. What I did in my 20-30's can not be done in my 60's. This fall I am looking forward to staying in my home without company or sudden trips to care for others so I can read and sew. (robinsbusiness@hotmail.com)
ReplyDeleteNot selfish at all - you need to take care of you! Enjoy the fall season :)
DeleteWelcome, Liz! This fall, I'm looking forward to the beautiful foliage. EMS591@aol.com
ReplyDeleteOoh, me too!
DeleteFall is my favorite time of year. Love the cooler weather, lovely colors and anything pumpkin! marthajane1@hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteAnything pumpkin - ditto!
DeleteI'm looking forward to cooler weather for runs. It has been so hot I've been using the treadmill exclusively.
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Yes, Shaggy is looking forward to more walks outside in the cooler weather too.
Deletei am looking forward to the fall festivals in the area; thanks for the chance chance to win
ReplyDeletejslbrown2009 at aol dot com
Fall festivals are so fun!
DeleteI'm looking forward to the beautiful fall foliage and the chance to get out into nature to admire them, sans bugs. As well as the change of colours outside is the change in décor inside. I love getting my fall flowers and dodads out. Since I haven't yet read any of your books I'm looking forward to reading Purring Around the Christmas Tree. I live with 2 cats. Need I say more?
ReplyDeleteI love decorating for fall too, Lynne!
DeleteI love everything about Fall. Carolina blue skies, cool weather, changing leaves, warm drinks,Halloween, the Renassaince festival. I love it all!
ReplyDeleteJoannlowehunter@aol.com
Me too! :)
DeleteI am looking forward to harvesting the last of my garden and tucking it in for winter, curling up with a good mystery and hot chocolate on blustery days, and celebrating 31 years of marriage to my Prince Charming! melodiegren@hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteAwww...congrats!
DeleteI don't like the cooler weather but I sure like pumpkin anything! The smells of pumpkin and apple things baking = heavenly! barbie17(at)gmail(dot)com Fall also brings my craft shows which are lots of fun to be in.
ReplyDeleteI am a huge pumpkin fan also!
DeleteThe cover is great! I'm looking forward to cooler temps but it's usually not until late Oct or Nov.
ReplyDeletekckendler at gmail dot com
Thank you!
Deletethanksgiving is my favorite holiday...i love to have a fire in the fireplace, get out my late grandmother's china, and make her Thanksgiving recipes. aelinderman@sbcglobal.net
ReplyDeleteThat sounds perfect Amy!
DeleteMy daughter's wedding in October! My 7 month old and newborn granddaughters first Christmas. First snow of the year and get togethers. Donamaekutska7@gmail.com thank you for the chance.
ReplyDeleteSounds lovely! Congrats to your daughter!
DeleteI am looking forward to spending time with my grandkids and reading more books!!!
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