less than 6: one lucky dog (well, two actually)

If you know us very well, then you know that on a whim we decided to go vegetarian last December. It was one of those days where we had just finished 4 pork chops, two baked potatoes, a loaf of bread (with butter,) 2 lbs. of fried cheese curds, and a 12 pack of beer a piece and we both rolled over a little so we could see each other over our bellies and double chins and Jill wondered out loud "What happened to our eating habits since we left California?" I was popping some popcorn and finishing the fat on the side of my plate left over from the chops and muttered something in return (I didn't hear her.) 12 hours later I found out that I had agreed to go vegetarian.

So 13 lbs. later and an upgrade to Category 1 mtb racing and we have a freezer full of aging meat that needs to go somewhere. Doggies--welcome to a month of heaven.

Super Dogtastic Dog Food (a compilation of dog food recipes to use up our leftover meats.)

2 cups cooked brown rice

1lb. browned ground beef

1 cup cooked green beans
1/2 cup cooked oatmeal

3/4 cup cottage cheese

Directions:

1. add ingredients 1-5 in a bowl and chill.

2. put in dog food bowl and serve near room temperature (unless you live in a Turkish Bathhouse, then go for 70F degrees.)

3. stand back as your furry one devours the food

4. repeat twice daily until gone.