Gosh where has the time gone, half way through February. Looked out of the window this morning and the last of the girls snowmen have gone and I hope that is the last of the snow for this winter. It looks lovely but makes getting around either by car or foot a little scary. Managed this year not to fall over on the ice when walking the dogs, last year fell backwards and hit my head on the road, although I was fine, made my ventures out this year in the conditions a little bit worrying. The house looked lovely and the girls and Dylan (the dog) loved playing out in it.

Can you tell what it is?

Half term is here and with it the fun of trying to fit in all the dog walks and chores that have to be achieved i.e. dentist, buying new school shoes, etc., but also trying to have some fun with the girls. They enjoy coming out on some of the walks with me and we have been busy in the kitchen. Had fun making our own pizza's which although making the dough is a bit time consuming is incredible easy.

Looking ahead to Easter I have found a lovely Easter Rabbit to knit so going to get started on that so will keep you posted on that little project.

February already

So first day of February and a very chilly one it is.
Has been a really busy day as I was teaching for most of today. I am a dog obedience instructor and had my novice and beginner classes today and also had a private lesson with a delightful 5mth cocker spaniel who is very bright but is constantly trying to work when he is out. The handler is having really problems with him pulling on the lead, so we did a lot of lead work teaching him not to lean on the lead and also, which is the main thing, to pay attention to his owner more. I then had to walk a sweet little Jack Russell then rush home in time for the girls to get back from school, feed them and then we were back out for another beginners class tonight. The girls love coming along and help me put all the mats out and then I use them for distraction work with the dogs. Tonight at the end of the class when I have a chat with the handlers the girls took two of the dogs off around the hall and were doing work with them and I have to say that the dogs were behaving better with them than their handlers! Two assistants in the making I think.

How many of you use and buy dog treats, who knows what they put in some of them. Here follows a receipe for a lovely treat that you can make yourself. It freezes really well so if you cut it up into squares and put most of it in your freezer and then keep the rest in the fridge, cut into tiny pieces which great for training your dog.

Liver Cake


Ingredients
1Lb (450g) pigs or chicken livers
1Lb (450g) self raising flour and oats (I tend to do ¾ flour to ¼ oats).
3 eggs.
2 cloves of garlic.
Splash of olive oil
milk or water.

Method
Blend the liver and garlic in a food processor.
Add the eggs, oil and flour to the blended liver and garlic and blend to a sponge mixture consistency. If a little stiff add milk or water till desired consistency is achieved.
Empty contents into a baking tray.
Bake at 180 degrees for 35 - 45 minutes.
Allow to cool. Divide into 12 pieces