Sunday, July 23, 2006

Time to party... Animal house is here again!

After a very long drive through PA and back, we finally have the pups and Miss Kitty back after being away for just about 3 months! While it was nice not to worry about them with all the house junk going on, they are back home and rarin' to go!

Here's Spike and Miss Kitty testin' out the new carpet - they fell asleep shortly after the picture!

Max meets the Alpacas and the stare down begins! Who's gonna win? I wish I could hear what they were thinkin'!

I was thinking about the past puppy treats we have made and was trying to figure out what to make them as a "welcome home" thing. I wanted to do something a little more special than biscuits, so I decided to make them some "Pupcakes" instead! These cakes are made with whole wheat flour, oats, yogurt, granny smith apples and cheddar cheese... hmm, and to think these are just for the dogs! As the smell wafted from the kitchen to the living room, Jeff quickly asked "Oooh I smell something good, when do I get to taste test?" Imagine the look on his face when I told him they were for the pups...

Once cooled, the golden tops are finished off with a swirl of honey sweetened cream cheese frosting thickened with a bit of flour. This allows the frosting to be pipped on or you could just frost them with an offset spatula. For a festive touch, don't forget to add the shredded carrots! So maybe we went too far with these... but we missed them! They would also be a fun goodie to bring to a doggie party (now now... we know they happen!). I will freeze most of them and then cut into quarters before giving them to the pups for a night time treat. Max woofed his down too fast for a picture, but Spike savored each bite!


18 comments:

  1. Welcome home little ones!
    Joe- what a great job you did on the "pupcakes"
    I love the swirl effect of your piping of frosting.
    What type of piping bag/tip do you use?
    I hope you guys are enjoying your new home-
    Caroline

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  2. Awww, I want one of those Cupcakes. They look delicous. What kinda breeds are Max and Spike?

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  3. Oh, I just love the pics of the furkids! I am glad that everyone is home...Miss Kitty looks just like my Florence and her little sister, Madeline.

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  4. I am SO HAPPY for you that you have your babies back. It must have been quiet...TOO quiet...around the house until their joyful return! CONGRATS!

    --Gina
    (www.lindseysluscious.blogspot.com)

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  5. Ah, dear Joe & Co... xoxo from me to you and y'all! Welcome to your new home, and keep the pics coming!

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  6. I bet you're so glad to have everyone under the same roof again! One big happy family.

    I'll be curious to see how ol' Max and that alpacas get along.

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  7. I love your "kids". I will have to try making these for my dog.

    I am glad that you finally have the kids home! I'll bet that they are going to love their curious new neighbors!

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  8. You should work for the "Three Dog" bakery in Seattle...those pupcakes rock!

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  9. So Happy everyone is together again!

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  10. These will be perfect for next year's Doggie Birthday Party! Friends get together once a year and celebrate a birthday for our dogs. Thanks.

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  11. I must have missed something. Where were the furry children? I bet you're glad they're home. I dont think I could last 3 months without my boys.

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  12. Too cute. Even your dog treat get the gourmet touch. Nice!

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  13. those pupcakes look really good.....i'm sure everyone enjoyed them, great that everyone is together again :)

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  14. Hooray, everyone is home again! Those pupcakes are very cute... I'll bet they wish you moved more often!

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  15. Caroline - I used a large 1M tip!

    Dani - Max is an American Eskie and Spike is a Jack russel terrior mixed with who knows what else... he's a pound puppy!

    Kann - They are adjusting well.. so far at least!

    Gina - Thanks! It is nice to have them around again.

    J. bo - We will! Thanks!

    Barbara - We sure are! Once we get our fence put up, it will be interesting to see what Max does when he is not leashed.

    Linda - Let's hope he does not drive them crazy.. hee hee!

    wheresmymind - I wish - that would be awesome!

    Patti - Hurray! We are pretty happy!

    Maureen - I hope they are a hit at your party!

    Randi - We moved the dogs to Jeff's Moms house in PA while we were preparing for the selling of our house.

    Annie - They deserve it! Well... most days anyway!

    Lexi - They seem to scarf them up in no time!

    s'kat - I'm sure they miss Grandma, but hopefully the treats will sway them back!

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  16. I'm so glad to hear that your family is reunited. And does it feel "so good?" The pupcakes look good enough for a human to eat. Max and Spike sure are lucky to have such great daddies.

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  17. Ed - They are certainly spoiled!

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  18. What cute pics and might I add again, the Pupcakes were awesome. Stop by my blog when you have a chance, I put a link to your blog on today's post :) Cheers!

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