The Girls
Elsie and Chaser, my fur babies and the loves of my life (after my HH, of course–or maybe on par with him).
(“Um, excuse me, Mum, but I asked you to call me Ellen, not Elsie.”)
They’re often my inspiration, almost always my companions (and especially when I eat), and will frequently comment about what I write here. (“But you actually appreciate our input, don’t you, Mum?“) And of course, I do appreciate their input. Especially when they help out with my crazy menopausal quests:
[That's my Elsie Ellen Girl. Just look at those little pigeon toes!]
(That’s Chaser on the left, Elsie Ellen on the right).
[Chaser's not really drunk; she just looks that way all the time.]
This is hilarious Ric! It really perked me up after our depressing conversation…
I didn’t remember to tell you but, tres apropos, I rejoined WW on Thursday night at Mark’s (quite strong) encouragement. Unfortunately, he is unsure if he can be available to be home every Thursday night so that I can go!!!! Great support. Anyway, tonight is his office Xmas dinner at Terra so going to be a toughie.
Better than NOT joining I think.
R
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Hi Rob,
Congrats on re-joining! Whatever works, is what I say. Sorry you found the conversation depressing, though. . . just remember to try not. to. be. so. angry.
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Beautiful girls, Ricki! I love that Chaser has one beige leg. ^_^
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Argus,
. Chaser’s coloring is really strange, actually–under the black, she has a layer of beige all over! I’ll try to take a photo one day to show everyone.
Thanks! We love them
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What lovely doggies!
What can be better than food and dogs?
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I loved the cute pics of the girls especially the one where Elsie & Chaser are sitting by the front door!!!
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So cute! Are they related? It looks like they have the same nose.
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You have beautiful puppers girls!
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I just came across your blog today and am really enjoying poking around. We have different eating styles, but my pups love to help me in the kitchen too!
Nancy
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I just found your blog through the Good Eatah. I bookmarked it! I love anyone who loves to cook and loves their dogs!
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So dog-gone cute (and dog-gone corny) but I had to comment here. After learning more about you, I see we are truly kindred spirits. I’m currently back at Bauman College for my chef certification after getting nutrition credentials. http://www.baumancollege.org
Also – just learned I have an allergy to eggs – BUMM.ER. So I will definitely be looking here for inspiration with baking!
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Those dogs are absolutely adorable. They look like they have the silkiest fir. What do you feed them?
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What sweet girls!
I have a three year old Australian Shepherd, McKinley
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Love the girls pictures Ricki! Sent you an email and a pic of my two girls….not only do we have that and trying to eat healthy in common…I too have been on my own Ellen quest since 1/2009…my goal, to celebrate my 50th birthday with ellen on our mutual birthdate of Jan 26,2011. Maybe we’ll see each other there!!! You can bake the cake!!
( Made that suggestion to Ellen too!)
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Your babies are so adorable. I see that they eat a lot of the foods you cook but I was wondering what you feed them as their dog food. Do you feed them vegan? If so, do you give them supplements and which ones? I am trying to find a balanced vegan diet for my 4 babies, Emmy, Buddy, Zar and Jack.
Thanks for any advice.
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Ricki Reply:
July 11th, 2010 at 4:39 pm
Ashley,
They love the apples and sweet potato–sometimes the sweet potato is cooked, but usually raw. I also cook any leftover bits of veggies I have from cooking (broccoli, beans, peppers, potato, tomato, etc) and then give it to them along with the broth, which holds all the minerals and many vitamins. They also both get some flax oil with every meal and sometimes some nutritional yeast. But I change it up pretty much every day–after all, no dog in the wild ever eats exactly the same thing day after day for years! It seems to be working as they are both extremely healthy, happy, and get great reviews from the vet.
Thanks for your comment, and for reading! As for my Girls, I don’t feed them 100% vegan. After much thought and research, I decided to try to stick with what they would eat naturally if left to their own devices (except for the garbage–ha ha!). I know that dogs (as opposed to cats) are able to live on a vegan diet, but they never do so if given a choice. So we continue to use some of our regular kibble (it’s an all natural, organic and locally made one) along with fresh veggies and fruit at every meal. With their kibble, I always mix in a ground up apple and some sweet potato, along with whatever else we’ve got handy–usually cauliflower, kale, collards or broccoli. It’s all ground up and mixed in with their regular food (I use the food processor). Then they always have a little “dessert” of a few baby carrots, hand fed (they are very spoiled!).
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Thanks for the great tips. I wonder if my babies would eat Kale or broccoli?? =)
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Hey, girls, you’re quite adorable. My foster dog would just love to pounce on your heads and kiss you to death. I hope she finds a home with a dog sibling as sweet as you (otherwise she’s stuck with me).
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They are beautiful!!! And I totally know what you mean about them being your fur babies. I have 2 of my own and that’s exactly what they are. I don’t know what I would do without them. Great to see your site and I look forward to your guest blog on Simply Sugar & Gluten Free.
Cheers,
Michelle
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