Kathleen wrote:
> Bob Muncie wrote:
>
>> Omelet wrote:
>
>>> Due to a solid year of calorie restriction, I've been trying to view
>>> food in general that way. <sigh>
>>
>>
>> Carob isn't bad for you ;-)
>
> No. But biting into something brown and yummy looking only to discover
> that it's carob and not chocolate is horribly disappointing.
>
> I think anything containing carob should carry bold type warning labels.
>

You made me laugh Kathleen (thanks). And you're right, the 3 lb bag I
have of carob look and are shared just like chocolate chips :-) I never
considered having fun that way. Put a small candy dish out for guests
with the "chocolate chips" in it? That would be funny to see their
expressions.

Bob

Bob Muncie wrote:

> Kathleen wrote:
>
>> Bob Muncie wrote:
>>
>>> Omelet wrote:
>>
>>
>>>> Due to a solid year of calorie restriction, I've been trying to view
>>>> food in general that way. <sigh>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Carob isn't bad for you ;-)
>>
>>
>> No. But biting into something brown and yummy looking only to
>> discover that it's carob and not chocolate is horribly disappointing.
>>
>> I think anything containing carob should carry bold type warning labels.
>>
>
> You made me laugh Kathleen (thanks). And you're right, the 3 lb bag I
> have of carob look and are shared just like chocolate chips :-) I never
> considered having fun that way. Put a small candy dish out for guests
> with the "chocolate chips" in it? That would be funny to see their
> expressions.
>
> Bob

Beware of playing jokes like that on people who really love chocolate
AND have a broad sense of humor. Payback can be a bitch.

Michael "Dog3" wrote:

> Kathleen > news:a49Yl.2377$Gn4.1715
> @newsfe10.iad: in rec.food.cooking
>
>>
>> I think anything containing carob should carry bold type warning
>> labels.
>
> ROFLMAO... too funny. I need a chuckle. I'm sitting here watching
> Laclede Gas remove our ingound gas grill and cap the pipe. $88 the
> first 1/2 hour and $1.50 per minute after that. Gawd...


For that price I hope that at the least the gas guy is cute...

;-P


--
Best
Greg

Kathleen said...

> "We're better than the Discovery Channel"


So were we with the Sheltie, JRT, two mutts of something and the Borzois i
the back yard.

Except for our Annabelle (JRT) the Borzois, pedigree show dogs, were the
coolest dogs I ever did know. Standing maybe eight feet tall on their hid
legs, staring through the window into the kitchen watching us cook. And as
awesome as they were, they were SO mellow to me. They never barked. They
could run like the wind when they got loose. A thing of beauty in full
stride!!!!!!

Our little Annabelle still held court above them all when outside.

She could dive through the railing to chase tennis balls. The others had to
ramp down and around to come even close.

Andy

Food Snob® wrote:
> My wife just made a deal with my son whereby if he would not complain
> about swim team for the rest of the Summer, she would eat a dog
> treat. We have him on the swim team because my wife thinks that one
> season on swim team will make him a really strong swimmer. Swim team
> is not fun, but seeing my wife eat a dog treat would be.

I've eaten a whole dog biscuit for $1. And I didn't have to swim 4 miles.

-sw

"Kathleen" > wrote in message
...
> Bob Muncie wrote:
>
>> Kathleen wrote:
>>
>>> Bob Muncie wrote:
>>>
>>>> Omelet wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>>> Due to a solid year of calorie restriction, I've been trying to view
>>>>> food in general that way. <sigh>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Carob isn't bad for you ;-)
>>>
>>>
>>> No. But biting into something brown and yummy looking only to discover
>>> that it's carob and not chocolate is horribly disappointing.
>>>
>>> I think anything containing carob should carry bold type warning labels.
>>>
>>
>> You made me laugh Kathleen (thanks). And you're right, the 3 lb bag I
>> have of carob look and are shared just like chocolate chips :-) I never
>> considered having fun that way. Put a small candy dish out for guests
>> with the "chocolate chips" in it? That would be funny to see their
>> expressions.
>>
>> Bob
>
> Beware of playing jokes like that on people who really love chocolate AND
> have a broad sense of humor. Payback can be a bitch.


That's like a serious alcoholic refusing vodka when that's all there is by
saying they only drink gin.
Serious chocolate lovers would never balk at carob chips when that's what
there is... it's only the *pretentious* know nothing *******s who would.

Andy wrote:

> Kathleen said...
>
>
>> "We're better than the Discovery Channel"
>
>
>
> So were we with the Sheltie, JRT, two mutts of something and the
> Borzois i the back yard.
>
> Except for our Annabelle (JRT) the Borzois, pedigree show dogs, were
> the coolest dogs I ever did know. Standing maybe eight feet tall on
> their hid legs, staring through the window into the kitchen watching
> us cook. And as awesome as they were, they were SO mellow to me. They
> never barked. They could run like the wind when they got loose. A
> thing of beauty in full stride!!!!!!

Borzois are gorgeous dogs but I know my own limits. Training one to the
standards I expect from my dogs falls well outside what I could
reasonably expect from a sight hound.

As it was, after a lifetime of border collies, I had to force myself to
consider Cooper, a JRT, as something entirely different, like a cat or a
lemur or something, to avoid being permanently angry with him. It's not
his fault that my mental picture of "dog" is drawn in black and white.
JRTs aren't even actually stupid - in fact they are quite intelligent.
They just don't give a rat's ass about anybody else's idea about what
they ought to be doing (in point of fact, JRTs consider rat's asses a
delicacy and if you plan to try to lay hands on one currently in their
possession, you'd better have brought heavy leather gloves and a bite
sleeve). It's normal for the breed. They were bred to hunt
independently, as terminators of all those things small and squeaky that
threaten the stored food supplies of humans.

I love him dearly. He rides on my shoulder at tournaments, lounges on
my lap when we watch TV in the evening, and sleeps under the covers
plastered against my back at night. But I'm not used to dogs who expect
an explanation beyond "because I said so" when given a command. I'd
rather have a case of herpes than another terrier. Cooper is my first
JRT and if I have anything to say about it, he'll be my last.

Kathleen > writes:


> Borzois are gorgeous dogs but I know my own limits. Training one to the
> standards I expect from my dogs falls well outside what I could
> reasonably expect from a sight hound.

Having raised Afghans, I can relate. But, I was intrigued by an
episode of Dogs 101 on the APL channel. It profiled whippets, a breed
I never gave much thought. Very interesting.

Seems whippets are an almost ideal sight hound. Said they have two
speeds, 35mph and zero. They love to exercise at least once a day and
are Hell on wheels, as to be expected. The surprise: the rest of the
time they are born couch potatoes, perfectly content to lie about like
.....well, like me! Also, easily trained, loving, and long lived with
no genetic downsides. Sounds like my kinda dog. I've been
researching them further.

nb

<notbob> wrote:
>
> Seems whippets are an almost ideal sight hound. Said they have two
> speeds, 35mph and zero. They love to exercise at least once a day and
> are Hell on wheels, as to be expected. The surprise: the rest of the
> time they are born couch potatoes, perfectly content to lie about like
> ....well, like me! Also, easily trained, loving, and long lived with
> no genetic downsides. Sounds like my kinda dog. I've been
> researching them further.
>
> nb

Sounds more like a cat than a dog.


Golden Blossom Honey Doggie Cupcakes

... A special holiday treat for your favorite canine!




Yields: 1 dozen

.. 1/2 cup Golden Blossom Honey
.. 2 cups flour
.. 1/2 cup mayonaise
.. 3 tablespoons carob powder (found in health food stores)
.. 2 teaspoons baking soda
.. 1 cup warm water
.. 1 teaspoon vanilla

Preheat oven to 350° F.

Beat all ingredients together throughly. Grease muffin
pan and fill each cup halfway with mixture. Bake for 25
minutes. Allow to cool.

From the Golden Blossom Honey "BEELINE"

wrote:

> Kathleen > writes:
>
>
>
>>Borzois are gorgeous dogs but I know my own limits. Training one to the
>>standards I expect from my dogs falls well outside what I could
>>reasonably expect from a sight hound.
>
>
> Having raised Afghans, I can relate. But, I was intrigued by an
> episode of Dogs 101 on the APL channel. It profiled whippets, a breed
> I never gave much thought. Very interesting.
>
> Seems whippets are an almost ideal sight hound. Said they have two
> speeds, 35mph and zero. They love to exercise at least once a day and
> are Hell on wheels, as to be expected. The surprise: the rest of the
> time they are born couch potatoes, perfectly content to lie about like
> ....well, like me! Also, easily trained, loving, and long lived with
> no genetic downsides. Sounds like my kinda dog. I've been
> researching them further.

I've heard whippets described as 40 mph couch potatoes. Which is fine,
if that's your thing.

But I'm a brain bigot. I love being able to have an actual conversation
with my border collies. I love that they'll attempt to perform the
Vulcan Mind Meld in order to figure out what you want them to do before
you even ask. OTOH, this can pose a challenge in obedience competition
since you can lose points if your dog anticipates a command. The point
is moot, however, because we don't show in obedience onnacounta it be
boring.

The neighborhood kids believe the BCs can actually read minds when in
fact they are simply so tuned in to me that they are cueing off things
like a glance, a nod or a minimal hand gesture. To get Cooper to focus
on me that intently, I have to have food and even then, the only thing
he's watching for is any possible loosening of the grip.

Nancy Young wrote:
>
> Arri London wrote:
> > Food Snob® wrote:
> >>
> >> My wife just made a deal with my son whereby if he would not complain
> >> about swim team for the rest of the Summer, she would eat a dog
> >> treat. We have him on the swim team because my wife thinks that one
> >> season on swim team will make him a really strong swimmer. Swim team
> >> is not fun, but seeing my wife eat a dog treat would be.
>
> > Good luck with that. Did eat some dry cat food once. My father looked
> > at the box, which said something about 'tastes better than ever' and
> > wondered how could they tell. I opened the box and took a couple
> > pieces out and ate them. Couldn't believe how much my father was
> > grossed out. It's harmless really...didn't taste better either :P
>
> Paul Newman ate some of his organic canned dog food on Leno once,
> I think because Leno said How do you know it's tasty? Oh, think
> millions of people just about gagged seeing him putting that spoon in
> his mouth that night. Don't do it, Paul!
>
> nancy

Our vet said most cat/dog foods are formulated for the owners rather
than the pets They are safe enough.

Arri London wrote:
> Nancy Young wrote:

>> Paul Newman ate some of his organic canned dog food on Leno once,
>> I think because Leno said How do you know it's tasty? Oh, think
>> millions of people just about gagged seeing him putting that spoon in
>> his mouth that night. Don't do it, Paul!

> Our vet said most cat/dog foods are formulated for the owners rather
> than the pets They are safe enough.

I have no doubt that pet food isn't especially dangerous, assuming
they aren't using poison ingredients. Like that would ever happen.
Heh.

But the idea of putting a spoonful of canned dog food in my mouth
makes me want to hurl.

nancy

On Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:32:11 -0600, Arri London wrote:

> Nancy Young wrote:
>>
>> Paul Newman ate some of his organic canned dog food on Leno once,
>> I think because Leno said How do you know it's tasty? Oh, think
>> millions of people just about gagged seeing him putting that spoon in
>> his mouth that night. Don't do it, Paul!
>>
>> nancy
>
> Our vet said most cat/dog foods are formulated for the owners rather
> than the pets They are safe enough.

like baby food used to be.

your pal,
blake

On Fri, 12 Jun 2009 19:12:16 -0400, Nancy Young wrote:

> Arri London wrote:
>> Nancy Young wrote:
>
>>> Paul Newman ate some of his organic canned dog food on Leno once,
>>> I think because Leno said How do you know it's tasty? Oh, think
>>> millions of people just about gagged seeing him putting that spoon in
>>> his mouth that night. Don't do it, Paul!
>
>> Our vet said most cat/dog foods are formulated for the owners rather
>> than the pets They are safe enough.
>
> I have no doubt that pet food isn't especially dangerous, assuming
> they aren't using poison ingredients. Like that would ever happen.
> Heh.
>
> But the idea of putting a spoonful of canned dog food in my mouth
> makes me want to hurl.
>
> nancy

start out easy with some potted meat product.

your pal,
blake

Arri London wrote:
>
> Nancy Young wrote:
>> Arri London wrote:
>>> Nancy Young wrote:
>>>> Paul Newman ate some of his organic canned dog food on Leno once,
>>>> I think because Leno said How do you know it's tasty? Oh, think
>>>> millions of people just about gagged seeing him putting that spoon in
>>>> his mouth that night. Don't do it, Paul!
>>> Our vet said most cat/dog foods are formulated for the owners rather
>>> than the pets They are safe enough.
>> I have no doubt that pet food isn't especially dangerous, assuming
>> they aren't using poison ingredients. Like that would ever happen.
>> Heh.
>>
>> But the idea of putting a spoonful of canned dog food in my mouth
>> makes me want to hurl.
>>

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/...n4984433.shtml

Dog food or Pate?

-J

Nancy Young wrote:
>
> Arri London wrote:
> > Nancy Young wrote:
>
> >> Paul Newman ate some of his organic canned dog food on Leno once,
> >> I think because Leno said How do you know it's tasty? Oh, think
> >> millions of people just about gagged seeing him putting that spoon in
> >> his mouth that night. Don't do it, Paul!
>
> > Our vet said most cat/dog foods are formulated for the owners rather
> > than the pets They are safe enough.
>
> I have no doubt that pet food isn't especially dangerous, assuming
> they aren't using poison ingredients. Like that would ever happen.
> Heh.
>
> But the idea of putting a spoonful of canned dog food in my mouth
> makes me want to hurl.
>
> nancy

Go easy at first. Start with the dried stuff It didn't actually taste
any worse than some supermarket cereals LOL.

blake murphy wrote:
>
> On Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:32:11 -0600, Arri London wrote:
>
> > Nancy Young wrote:
> >>
> >> Paul Newman ate some of his organic canned dog food on Leno once,
> >> I think because Leno said How do you know it's tasty? Oh, think
> >> millions of people just about gagged seeing him putting that spoon in
> >> his mouth that night. Don't do it, Paul!
> >>
> >> nancy
> >
> > Our vet said most cat/dog foods are formulated for the owners rather
> > than the pets They are safe enough.
>
> like baby food used to be.
>
> your pal,
> blake


That too LOL.
Did some time as a hospital volunteer as a teen, in a children's
hospital. One job was feeding the babies who were on normal diet, ie
baby food out of a jar. Quickly learnt to pin a bath towel to my front
before spooning the stuff in the sprogs's mouths. It often came out as
quickly as it went in. Finally tried some from an unopened jar. Talk
about foul-tasting grot! Couldn't blame the kiddos after that.

phaeton wrote:
> Arri London wrote:
>>
>> Nancy Young wrote:
>>> Arri London wrote:
>>>> Nancy Young wrote:
>>>>> Paul Newman ate some of his organic canned dog food on Leno once,
>>>>> I think because Leno said How do you know it's tasty? Oh, think
>>>>> millions of people just about gagged seeing him putting that spoon in
>>>>> his mouth that night. Don't do it, Paul!
>>>> Our vet said most cat/dog foods are formulated for the owners rather
>>>> than the pets They are safe enough.
>>> I have no doubt that pet food isn't especially dangerous, assuming
>>> they aren't using poison ingredients. Like that would ever happen.
>>> Heh.
>>>
>>> But the idea of putting a spoonful of canned dog food in my mouth
>>> makes me want to hurl.
>>>
>
> http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/...n4984433.shtml
>
> Dog food or Pate?
>
> -J

Is there a difference?

Just wondering.

Bob

On Jun 10, 1:02*pm, Omelet > wrote:
> In article >,
> *Bob Muncie > wrote:
>
>
>
> > Omelet wrote:
> > > In article >,
> > > *Mark Thorson > wrote:
>
> > >> Bob Muncie wrote:
> > >>> She could get slick on you if you don't have DS present her with a
> > >>> *large* doggiebiscuitsoon. Like carob is a chocolate substitute that
> > >>> dogs can eat, and tastes almost as good a cheap chocolate.
> > >> I've had carob in several forms, and I don't think
> > >> it tastes anything like chocolate. *It's awful stuff.
> > >> Cheap chocolate is much better than carob.
>
> > > I like Carob as a stand alone sweet, but I agree that there is no way in
> > > hell it tastes anything like chocolate.
>
> > Okay you got me.. It is a chocolate substitute, that doesn't taste
> > *real* close to chocolate, but that is about the only descriptive term
> > you can apply to people that haven't tried it. I have a 3lb bad of it
> > now. That's why I said cheap chocolate.
>
> > Bob
>
> Ok, :-) *I'll give you the point...
>
> I seldom eat chocolate so I never eat CHEAP chocolate!
>
> Quality as opposed to quantity. <g>
>
> Due to a solid year of calorie restriction, I've been trying to view
> food in general that way. <sigh>

That's what we all should do. I revisited this thread because my wife
and I were talking about her eating the dog biscuit.

> --
> Peace! Om
>

--Bryan

Bobo Bonobo® wrote:
> On Jun 10, 1:02 pm, Omelet > wrote:
>> In article >,
>> Bob Muncie > wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>>> Omelet wrote:
>>>> In article >,
>>>> Mark Thorson > wrote:
>>>>> Bob Muncie wrote:
>>>>>> She could get slick on you if you don't have DS present her with a
>>>>>> *large* doggiebiscuitsoon. Like carob is a chocolate substitute that
>>>>>> dogs can eat, and tastes almost as good a cheap chocolate.
>>>>> I've had carob in several forms, and I don't think
>>>>> it tastes anything like chocolate. It's awful stuff.
>>>>> Cheap chocolate is much better than carob.
>>>> I like Carob as a stand alone sweet, but I agree that there is no way in
>>>> hell it tastes anything like chocolate.
>>> Okay you got me.. It is a chocolate substitute, that doesn't taste
>>> *real* close to chocolate, but that is about the only descriptive term
>>> you can apply to people that haven't tried it. I have a 3lb bad of it
>>> now. That's why I said cheap chocolate.
>>> Bob
>> Ok, :-) I'll give you the point...
>>
>> I seldom eat chocolate so I never eat CHEAP chocolate!
>>
>> Quality as opposed to quantity. <g>
>>
>> Due to a solid year of calorie restriction, I've been trying to view
>> food in general that way. <sigh>
>
> That's what we all should do. I revisited this thread because my wife
> and I were talking about her eating the dog biscuit.
>
>> --
>> Peace! Om
>>
>
> --Bryan

Thanks Bryan - You have now put my evening in prospective :-)

Bob

In article
>,
Bobo Bonobo® > wrote:

> > Ok, :-) *I'll give you the point...
> >
> > I seldom eat chocolate so I never eat CHEAP chocolate!
> >
> > Quality as opposed to quantity. <g>
> >
> > Due to a solid year of calorie restriction, I've been trying to view
> > food in general that way. <sigh>
>
> That's what we all should do. I revisited this thread because my wife
> and I were talking about her eating the dog biscuit.
>
>
> --Bryan

I'm most likely going to be living the rest of my life that way.
On the up-side, I'll be eating better. ;-)
--
Peace! Om

Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass.
It's about learning to dance in the rain.
-- Anon.


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