Fall Greetings from the Frantically Creative Little Cook

Finally, a new post. It's been just a bit busy the past while with canning, preparing crafts, cooking and baking and just loving every minute of it. But I figured it was finally time for an update. I wanted to share some of my projects with you, my friends, and celebrate the arrival of fall! 

I had a week off a while ago and frantically worked on jams, salsas, dog biscuits, ruffled scarves, glycerin/shea butter soaps and finished up my doilies. Here are the results (as you can see it's been just a wee bit of work and there's more happening):

 

Pardon the lousy photo editor!

 

                                                            The newest creations - new ruffled   scarves and soaps! I am also working on designer scarves in lovely fabrics with crocheted flowers. Stunning!

Mini birdhouses and a little crocheted 3D Christmas tree decoration. I also made ribbon angels.

 

 

 I finally blocked all the doilies and...

  What a difference it made!

The fairy garden votive jars were a labor of love. Gotta love those puffy birds! I finally found the battery operated LED lights so some will have those and some will have battery operated tea lights.

In all, I created 7 varieties of healthy, wholesome doggie treats/cookies/biscuits that will be sold in 3 different containers. There will be a 4-pce. "snack pack" for munching; a "Treat a Day" with each of the cookies; and a Max Pax (looks like a takeout container) with 12 biscuits inside. I am pretty excited about all these ventures! For more photos, etc, please visit:
https://www.facebook.com/HomespunTreatsandTreasuresforFolksandCritters/ and/or my Facebook Page.

I promise that season recipes and more will be posted as soon as I finish all these projects for the upcoming craft shows! Thanks for keeping reading, even when I have been unforgivably lax. Love and hugs and HAPPY FALL!!

Dog Biscuit Sales at Homespun Treats for Folks & Pets are Booming!

Biscuit Sales are Booming!

So much so that I am able to pass along the savings to my friends and followers! With the second production of dog treats happening NOW, I am reducing the cost of 12 biscuits to just $15! Please visit my site to order as soon as possible, because we all know the second batch is always better than the first! Here's to more batches of biscuits in the near future!

http://homespuntreatsforfolksandcritters.blogspot.com/2015/08/sales-are-booming-and-i-am-passing-on.html

Good Morning!

I got up early and figured out my "Big Six" dog biscuit recipes. They are: Elvis Pupsley Biscuits, Pumpkin Pizzazz, Tail Waggers, Puppy Paws, Barkley's BLueberry-Apple Biscuits and Charlie's Mini Carrot Pupcakes :) I am drying my own blueberries as I type this. Charlie will be in 'hog heaven' for the next while as I perfect these recipes before offering them for sale.

The plan is to sell these treats in variety packs of 6 or 12 biscuits. I am still working on the financial aspect, and shipping logistics, but I plan to box them in cute tins or boxes as part of the presentation.

Once everything is figured out, and my camera is once more functional. I will post pictures of these treats here and on my Page (Homespun Treats for Folks & Critters) as well as the related. Facebook Page. The operation should be a 'go' within the next week or so.

Here's hoping! I'll keep you posted!

Dog Bones for Dogs AND Kids

Here is a snack that does double duty - you can feed them to your children and to your pup! Easy to make and great to give as gifts to any dog-lover.


Knick Knack Paddy Whack Give the Dog a Bone....?

Ingredients                          <courtesy of FreeFoto.com>

• 1/2 c peanut butter
• 1/2 c dry milk
• 1 tbsp honey
•  1 c finely crushed graham cracker crumbs

Directions

1. Mix in bowl 1/2 c peanut butter and 1/2 c dry milk
2. Add 1 tbsp honey and mix very well
3. Divide dough into 6 pieces
4. Mold each piece into the shape of a dog bone
5. Sprinkle graham cracker crumbs on both sides (or roll the bone in the crumbs)

Let Junior and Fido enjoy!

Doggy Treats

Here's a recipe for Fido! Everything is wholesome and pets find this delicious. With the dangers associated with mass-produced goodies for our 4-legged friends, it's sometimes best to make them yourself. Always remember to serve to your pets any treat in moderation, for the sake of their health.


Doggy Treats - every pet deserves a healthy treat every now and then!

<courtesy of 123RF>

Ingredients

• 2 c whole wheat flour
• 1/4 c corn meal
• 1/2 c Parmesan Cheese
• 1 medium egg
• 1 c water

Directions

1. Mix all ingredients together, except 1/4 of the Parmesan cheese
2. Knead until thoroughly mixed
3. Roll the dough mixture into 3" pencil-sized sticks
4. Roll each in the remaining Parmesan cheese
5. Twist the sticks 3-4 times
6. Place treats on an ungreased baking sheet
7. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes
8. Store cooled treats in an airtight container