Creamy Fishy Kitty Snack

This recipe is easy enough to make in small batches as needed. If you prefer to make a larger batch ahead of time, or if you're making this for Passover, cook a large batch of rice and store it in the refrigerator or freezer, then mix the yogurt and fish just before feeding your kitty.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Cooked Long Grain Rice
• 4 ounce Plain Yogurt
• 4 ounce Tuna Fish packed in oil; or Sardines, chopped into small pieces

Procedure:


In a medium bowl, add cooked rice, yogurt and tuna or sardines, including liquid from the can. Thoroughly mix all ingredients until well blended. Store refrigerated in an airtight container.

Shabbat Shalom ... plus Challah Recipes

I intended on posting a lot more here this week, unfortunately the weather wasn't cooperating! Between wind, rain, snow, ice, more snow and more ice, my internet connection had been a bit flaky all week.

The snow and ice are melting, creating quite a soggy, slippery mess! As Shabbat approaches here in the Pacific Northwest, I leave you with two of my favorite (and original) recipes ~ Super Simple Kosher Honey Challah and Super Simple Kosher Challah French Toast.

Honey Challah for Shabbat ~ There's nothing sweeter and more comforting than a loaf or two of fresh baked challah! Try this quick and easy challah recipe!

Challah French Toast ~ Don't throw out the stale, leftover challah! Use it to make this wonderfully sweet and moist french toast!

Be safe, stay warm and Shabbat Shalom!

Kosher for Passover Cheesy Salmon Scramble

Cats go crazy over smoked salmon! It's expensive, but your cat is sure to love this special Passover treat. If you're planning on adding this to your cat's regular diet, you can substitute canned tuna, sardines or cod pieces leftover from last night's dinner.

For best results, prepare and serve this recipe the same day.

Ingredients:

• 2 Large Eggs
• ½ cup Cottage Cheese
• 2 ounces Smoked Salmon
• Butter
• 1 to 2 Tbsp Cheddar Cheese, shredded

Procedure:

1. In a small bowl, lightly beat eggs.
2. Separate smoked salmon into small pieces; add salmon and cottage cheese to the eggs; mix well.
3. Preheat a skillet over medium heat and coat with a thick layer of butter.
4. Add egg mixture to the preheated skillet. Allow to cook until bottom is browned.
5. Carefully flip egg mixture over and cook on the other side until browned.
6. Using a spatula, break up egg mixture into small pieces and continue mixing and cooking for another minute or two, until all eggs are thoroughly cooked.
7. Remove eggs from the skillet and allow to cool before serving. Leftovers can be refrigerated.

Why Homemade, Kosher Pet Food?

Many people have asked the question, "Do I need to feed my cat/dog/rabbit/bird kosher food?"

The simple answer is no, animals are not required to keep kosher. Well, then if the laws of kashrut don't apply to pets, why go to all the trouble of finding kosher pet food?

In traditional Jewish households, non-kosher food and dishes are not allowed. So, although the animal does not require a kosher diet, non-kosher pet food poses a problem for kosher kitchens.

Depending on where you live, finding kosher food for your dog or cat can be a real challenge, not to mention expensive. Besides, have you ever read the labels on the back of manufactured pet food products? You can't pronounce most of the ingredients on the list and the ones you can, well, you probably don't really want to know what they are.

In a nutshell, the majority of pet food is made from the leftovers (animal by-products) ~ the inedible parts of poultry, beef and pork ~ and contains very small amounts of the actual meat. Natural and organic pet food is gaining in popularity, but is often limited, overpriced and not kosher.

The simplest solution: Homemade, kosher pet food. It's not as difficult or as complex as it may seem and, since you made it yourself, you know exactly what you're feeding your pet.

Although animals require a different diet than humans, and some foods are toxic to pets (such as chocolate, onions, grapes, raisins), start with foods you would eat. As a general rule, if you wouldn't eat it, don't feed it to your pets.