Homemade Dog Treats

For one of my classes this semester we were split into inquiry groups and have to investigate a topic that we are interested in.  My group decided to learn more about how to make dog treats because a lot of the treats that we looked at in the stores are made with all human food!  We found this recipe on Pinterest and made them last week!  We present our project next week! :)

Ingredients
2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup old fashioned oats
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 large eggs
1 cup canned pumpkin
3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
Process
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
2. In small bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, salt, and cinnamon; set aside.
3. In a separate large bowl, whisk together the eggs, pumpkin and peanut butter until combined. Using a rubber spatula mix in the flour mixture until combined.
4. Transfer to a lightly floured work surface and roll the dough into a 1/2-inch-thick rectangle.
5. Cut mixture using a canine-themed cookie cutter and place on a prepared cookie sheet.
6. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes. Remove to cooling racks and let cool thoroughly, about 2 hours. They will harden as they cool.

Recipe from: http://sweetpeaskitchen.com/2012/10/peanut-butter-pumpkin-dog-treats/#fITEr8AMD4UzF0W3.99

My New Favorite Craft!

I just wanted to write a quick post and share what my new favorite craft is.... String Art!  I finally had time last weekend to finish this project that I've been wanting to finish since last semester!  It's really easy and their fun to make... I even thought about making some and selling them for a little extra money this summer! :) Have a good week!

The color of the string is kind of hard to see, but it's a light green! :)

Happy Late Easter!

Hi everybody!

I just thought I would do a quick post while I work on making supper (and since I haven't done one in a while)!  Unfortunately not a whole lot has been going on other than the normal school and work happenings.  School is getting a lot more intense now that we're at the final 2 week mark (YAY)!  And Katelyn and I have been working quite a lot of hours at Hy-Vee and it seems like I've basically been living at the movie theater on the weekends.

Since I chose to work over Easter weekend instead of making the trek back to Iowa, I decided to make some Easter cookies for my movie theater coworkers!  They turned out pretty good and were such a success on Friday night that I decided to make more on Saturday and take them for my Easter coworkers that were also working on Easter!  I tried a new icing recipe and everyone that goes to Quentin's graduation party will be able to try it! :)

I better get back to browning the hamburger so I'll leave you with a picture of the yummy cookies that I created! :)

Have a great week!

Baked Chicken Chimichangas

Ingredients

2 cups cooked chicken, chopped or shredded

1 cup of your favorite salsa

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves, crushed

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

6 (8 inch) flour tortillas

2 tablespoons butter, melted

diced tomato, sour cream, guacamole, salsa, and shredded cheddar cheese for topping

 

Process

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.

2. Mix chicken, salsa, cumin, oregano, and cheese. Place about 1/3 cup of the chicken mixture in the center of each tortilla.

3. Fold opposite sides over filling. Roll up from bottom and place seam-side down on a baking sheet.

4. Brush with melted butter. Bake at 400°F for 25 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.

5. Garnish with desired toppings and serve with salsa on the side.

Original recipe and picture from: http://www.the-girl-who-ate-everything.com/2012/10/baked-chicken-chimichangas.html#eui8RlSleIZBmBCZ.99