Chicago Chefs Cook up a Storm!

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Click on the above link to watch two of our Chicago chefs, Karyn Calabrese and Steve Chiappetti cook up some fabulous creations for their best friends from The Culinary Canine, including Karyn's trademark raw recipe.

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Looking for the recipes? Here you go:

Karyn Calabrese Dog Food Recipe

Ingredients:
4 or 5 servings of season vegetables/fruits, organic whenever possible. Options include: 1 small apple, 1 small pear, 1 small squash, 2 or 3 carrots, 2 or 3 celery stalks, 1 small sweet potato, 1 bunch kale, 1 bunch romaine lettuce, 1 cup bean or alfalfa sprouts, 1 cup green beans
1 Tbs kelp
1 Tbs molasses or honey
1 Tbs Karyn's Green Meal powder or another powdered green superfood (available at health-food stores)
1/4 cup apple-cider vinegar
2 eggs, shells included
1 Tbs lecithin granules
-1 tsp powdered vitamin C (optional)
Approximately 2 lbs of any of the following raw meats, including organ meats from your butcher:
chicken (including necks)
lamb
beef
bison
turkey
buffalo
fish (be careful of bones)

Directions:
Process the vegetables and fruits in a food processor; they can been pureed or left in chunks, depending on your dog's preference. Add the kelp, molasses or honey, green powdered superfood, vinegar, eggs, lecithin, and vitamin C (optional) to the food processor.
Bag and freeze individual portions of the vegetable/fruit mixture for your dog. When you serve the food, the proportion should be 75% meat to 25% vegetable/fruit, so measure out and freeze your portion sizes based on those numbers.
Divide the meat into single servings depending on your dog's size, weight, and daily activity. If you are using organ meats, they should account for 50% of the meat serving. Freeze the meat portions in individual plastic bags. Thaw portions before serving.

Steven Chiappetti Pet Patties

Ingredients:
1/2 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast
1 peeled carrot
3 strips double-smoked bacon
1/2 clove garlic
1 tsp ground cumin
dash ground coriander
dash paprika
dash salt
dash pepper
1 egg
1 Tbs olive oil
2 slices cheddar cheese

Directions:
Using a stand mixer with a food grinder attachment (medium-hole plate, if you have the restaurant version), grind the chicken, carrot and bacon together. In the bowl of the mixer, add the spices and egg to the ground ingredients and mix everything completely.
Form golf-ball-sized patties and flatten them to a 1/2-inch thickness. Set the patties on a plate.
Preheat a nonstick pan with the olive oil on medium heat. Cook the patties until well done and browned on each side. Add the cheese on top of the patties at the end of cooking, keeping the patties over the heat until the cheese is slightly melted.
Cool for about 10 minutes before serving.

The Martha Stewart Show

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Click on the above link and you will see some behind the scenes shots of the Wild Animal episode of The Martha Stewart Show. While The Culinary Canine was not part of the menagerie that invaded Martha's television studio, it is featured on the episode of her show entitled The Pet Show, which airs December 1 on the Hallmark Channel at 10:00 AM on the East Coast.

That's two days from now. Plenty of time to set your DVR's, check your cable guides and tune in to watch Chef Harry wow Martha with his recipe for his dog, Blitz, who laps up everything on the plate, on cue!

Act I

Has this new "show" made its way to your neighborhood yet? Anthony Bourdain, legendary restaurant meanie and local Chef Eric Ripert are taking to the STAGE--yes, you read that right--for an hour and half to dish about all things culinary. Would you buy a ticket to see to chefs talk about food?

Apparently lots of people have. "Chefs have been elevated to celebrity as they've become, in many ways, the new artists of our moment," says Bryant Simon, a Temple University history professor."But this is where celebrity and art collide. We consume their personalities more than their art. More people know them from TV than the tastes they create, because so few of us can afford it."

Maybe we should take our chefs on the road and just let them play with their dogs! On stage.

On the Shelf in Barnes & Noble

People are always asking where they can buy The Culinary Canine. I took a little field trip to my local Barnes 7 Noble to find out. It is in the Pet Section of Barnes & Noble and when you go, please turn the cover so it is facing out!

Thanks!

Thanksgiving with the Bird Dogs!

Breaking sports news video. MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL highlights and more.

Yup, even bird dogs like turkey. Enjoy yours!

Real Dogs of New York Approve!

That's Sammy above, and he is one of the pets who taste tasted three of the recipes in The Culinary Canine! New York Post reporter Amanda Kelly wrote all about it in Sunday's paper and the dogs all gave paws up reviews to Eli's Bread Soup, Henry's Organic Chicken and Anita's Lo's Bluefish Filet, Yams, Peats and Bacon.

You can read all about it here!

Last Stop--LA!

By the time I got to LA, I had the plane thing down to a science. And so did the airline. Perfectly on time, I flew right into LA in plenty of time on Sunday for the afternoon launch. My hotel room was ready; I spent some time with my sister and brother in law, and off we went to downtown Santa Monica for a great afternoon event. That's me above with Chefs Roberta Dean and Geraldine Gilliland.


Chef Nick Shipp at Upper West was our host and he was so excited!

And what an event it was! About 75 people and at least that many dogs--well maybe not but it seemed that way, with Lexus after Lexus pulling up to the valet parking and lots of dogs and people unloading. What a great time. We almost sold out of books!!!




All four LA chefs were there and what a spread they put out! We all signed books for everyone who was there and it was a wonderful afternoon.


What can I say, third time's a charm!

The Launch Continues

Next day, bright and early, I made it to the Chicago airport and got right on my flight for San Francisco, which as it turns out, was slightly delayed landing, by what else, fog.

However, I got there and had plenty of time to get to Omnivore Books, which is where the launch was held. It turns out that the owner of Omnivore also owns the Noe Pet Supply Store around the corner, so we had the party there, which turned out to be great.



It was pouring, but people came. Dogs came. Chef Tanya made amazing nibbles--people and pet friendly and Chef Amaryll Schwertner sent over boulettes (read the book, you'll know what they are!) for the pups.



It was pouring but the turnout was great and everyone had a wonderful time.



Sabina's flight however, was delayed--it was raining--and she got there an hour too late. Don't I know how that feels.

The Launch Goes West

The plan was ambitious--probably too ambitious in retrospect, but then again, so was the idea for the book. And so, when the concept of taking the show on the road came up, we figured we might as well go all out. Hence the Chicago, to San Fran to LA route in four days. Ambitious, but doable.

We didn't take into consideration the concept of weather. Which is why the fog that enveloped Philadelphia on November 10, the day of the Chicago launch threw us for a loop, and not the one that goes around the windy city. My first flight was canceled--the same one that Sabina was on. She went home. I rebooked on another airline. My second flight had mechanical difficulties. I returned to the original airline and got on the third flight stand by which is why the only thing I saw in Chicago was the book propped up on the check in desk when I arrived, an hour too late for the event.

I hear it went well. I hear everyone had a wonderful time. And we both wish we had been there.

To be continued.....

Speaking of Dog Food

I got this in an email and had to pass it on. Be forewarned, it is meant to make you LAUGH and NOT meant to be TAKEN SERIOUSLY!

Yesterday I was at my local COSTCO buying a large bag of Purina dog chow for my loyal pet, Jake, the Wonder Dog and was in the check-out line when a woman behind me asked if I had a dog.

What did she think I had an elephant? So because I'm retired and have little to do, on impulse I told her that no, I didn't have a dog, I was starting the Purina Diet again. I added that I probably shouldn't, because I ended up in the hospital last time, but that I'd lost 50 pounds before I awakened in an intensive care ward with tubes coming out of most of my orifices and IVs in both arms.

I told her that it was essentially a Perfect Diet and that the way that it works is, to load your pants pockets with Purina Nuggets and simply eat one or two every time you feel hungry. The food is nutritionally complete so it works well and I was going to try it again. (I have to mention here that practically everyone in line was now enthralled with my story.)

Horrified, she asked if I ended up in intensive care, because the dog food poisoned me. I told her no, I stepped off a curb to sniff a poodle's butt and a car hit me.

I thought the guy behind her was going to have a heart attack he was laughing so hard.

Costco won't let me shop there anymore.

Amazing Dog Tricks!

We knew that food was a great motivator but this is amazing. Sign that dog up for a TV show!

Los Angeles Launch

Los Angeles anyone?

I will be dropping into the Hollywood scene on Sunday November 13 and signing books at Upper West Restaurant, 3321 Pico Blvd from 4-6.

It promises to be a sunny California afternoon, perfect for some people watching and nibbling on some chef prepared treats from our four Los Angeles super star chefs. Cru Vin Dogs wine is co-sponsoring the event, with Upper West, and your $10 donation at the door to the SPCA-LA gets you some free wine and munchies.

YES, you can bring your dog but since this is a restaurant, you will have to stay outside on the patio, which shouldn't be a problem.

Hope to see you then. We are expecting a good crowd!

San Francisco Launch

San Francisco anyone?

Don't leave your heart in this wonderful city but do stop by our San Fran Book Launch at Omnivore Books, 3885 Cesar Chavez Street, on November 11 from 6-7 PM.

We are expecting three of our five San Francisco chefs, with food from Boulettes Larder being delivered in Amaryll's absence.

Stop by, grab a glass of wine and some nibbles and your $10 donation at the door supports Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation.

And did I tell you that Omnivore Books is connected to The Noe Valley Pet Company through an inside door? Talk about a perfect setting and truly, only in San Francisco.

Looking forward to seeing you there.

Going to be in Chicago November 10? Stop by the Hotel Monaco from 6-8 and share some dog and people friendly treats courtesy of the four Chicago chefs in The Culinary Canine!

A $10 donation at the door gets you free food and wine and benefits the Anti-Cruelty Society.

Stop by. Buy a book. Get it signed and don't forget to bring your dogs!!

Hope to see you there!!

Two By Two

I know the above is about two lizards but the message is the same: perhaps your pet needs a buddy! This adorable campaign launched by the American Pet Products Association is using these actors to drive the message home! Too cute!

Ask Cornelia

We have added #11--see below
MY TEN FAVORITE THINGS IN THE WORLD OF CORNELIA GUEST BY CORNELIA GUEST
1.THEWELLDAILY.COM.
2. SHOPPING AT BLOOMINGDALES FOR MY CORNELIA GUEST CRUELTY FREE BAGS.
3. THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF NEW YORK, THEY DO SUCH WONDERFUL WORK AND A PERCENTAGE OF MY CORNELIA GUEST CRUELTY FREE COOKIES GOES TO THEM.
4. JOANNA VARGAS, HER FACIALS ARE AMAZING AND I LOVE HER SERUM CLEANSER.
5. THE COVER OF MY BOOK ”SIMPLE PLEASURES” (A CRUELTY-FREE LIFESTYLE BOOK… WITH TONS OF DELICIOUS VEGAN RECIPES COMING OUT SOON). BRUCE WEBER TOOK THE PICTURE OF ME WITH ALL MY DOGS. I LOVE ALL THE PICTURES HE HAS TAKEN OF ME.
6. ST. JOHN FOR DAY AND BADGLEY MISCHKA FOR NIGHT, THE BEST CLOTHES AROUND! BEAUTIFUL, SEXY AND MOST IMPORTANTLY WEARABLE AND AFFORDABLE.
7. CHOCOLATE, RAW AND ORGANIC. FEARLESS CHOCOLATE, FINE AND RAW, AND GNOSIS ARE MY FAVORITES.
8. ORGANIC AVENUE FOR DELICIOUS JUICES, FOOD, AND NUTS. I LOVE THEIR MYLKS.
9. MY AUDI GETS ME WHERE I NEED TO GO. I HAVE NEVER DRIVEN A BETTER CAR.
10. BOBBI BROWN MAKE-UP. THE BEST MASCARA AND I LOVE THE COLOR PALETTES.

11. The Culinary Canine--which includes my recipe for yummy vegan dog friendly treats!