A Winter's Treat
It was a Homer-Simpson moment as I blissfully napped dreaming of donuts… Strawberry, chocolate, all-dressed... Then reality bit me on the butt w...
The Colour of Food
Art Kirschenblatt, my roly poly fourth-grade art teacher, would waddle up and down the classroom in a rage — desk by desk — with the same critique ...
Happy Yesteryear!
New Year resolutions? Bah! I'd rather rack up the bad habits and live in the past. Retro beats reality in my books, as in: Back in my day -- We tre...
Dogs -- Welcome to Miami
I was in Miami over the Christmas holiday; so many dogs! And I may add -- super well-behaved dogs. People take them everywhere, a veritable feast f...
The Texture of Food
Texture is an integral part of the Great Culinary Experience. Whether it's sinking your choppers into a juicy steak, crunching on a carrot, or slur...
I Want a Dog
What parent hasn’t been hounded by their kid for a dog? I want a dog I want it now I do not want A horse or cow I was one of those ki...
Is Your Dog Prepared for "Life"?
You’ve heard it ad nauseum — socialize your dog from the get go. Seems obvious, eh? Everyone knows that dogs are social creatures. Solid citize...
Feeding On-Demand
On-demand feeding works best for my dog, DJ. When he’s hungry, he'll let me know -- either by nodding his head, whining, or shouting in my ear, “Fe...
Watering Your Dog
One of the great benefits of a raw diet is its exceedingly high moisture content, something in the range of 75%. This means that a raw-fed cat or d...
What About a Guard Dog?
There was a home invasion across the street from us this week. Scary stuff. Screaming, squealing tires, cops, ambulance - the whole nine yards. Ine...
Let It All Hang Out
I’m that idiot stopped next to you at the red light. Stereo cranked up to thunderous, carpool karaoke-ing to the Stones, (Lizzo if no one's lookin...
Monday is for the Dogs
Monday morning again.Good grief. Before I even crawl out of bed, I’m jarred awake by the ruckus outside my house: The gardener's nuclear leaf-blowe...