Electrocuted dogs

I was just watching the evening news, channel 4 featured a small dog that got electrocuted by a manhole cover that had been touching an electrical wire. The dog got zapped then fell over, luckily off the manhole cover. The owner was safely able to get the dog to medical care and the dog was happily munching on a treat on the camera during the interview. I found this article online that is a useful little guide to what procedure should follow if this should ever happen to your dog. Dogs get into things like wiring in the home and might chew on it so this comes in handy for those dog owners who have that kind of pet at home.

http://www.somervilledog.com/archives/000379.php

Cake!

I love my new cake recipe. I baked a cake and last night I was actually thinking that if anyone could possibly be in love with a cake, I was in love with this cake. It was a two tiered cake and I had not even frosted it yet and it was simply beautiful. Perfect in every way, rose exactly so, texture was perfect, color was perfect, it was just gorgeous. I frosted it today with my very special cream cheese, cinnamon, vanilla and honey recipe and it was just so pretty. Then I added the message on top. I've gotten better at writing so it looked legible and yummy. I've been using a carob frosting for the writing and it makes a tasty and yet rich appearance to the cake. Topped off with my Banana Bliss bones and Ruffy Road Cruisers and this cake was well, wow. Birthday cakes for dogs is a fantastic concept. I was thinking about it in the shower how dogs aren't humans. I am not one of those people that tries to humanize their dog. I think Katie is simply a member of the family and she deserves to be treated like one of the pack. She's got her place in the pecking order of the family and she knows it. She also gets special treats to tell her we love her. Dog birthday cakes are really just a celebration that we are happy you are a part of our family and you make our lives special. We celebrate that.

I will be posting photos of my cakes soon but this is a photo of the cakes I did for a party last night, the Barkin' by the Bay party with NSALA's Party Animals. It was a lot of fun! There were so many dogs there and Katie made a couple of new friends. A whole bunch of labs were in the corner, Katie's buddy Emma was there with her owner, Heather. Maggie the Basset Hound, and Jilli the trick dog was there with her owner Rick. I love going to these parties and seeing the same crowd and new faces each time. Peanut, a French bulldog was the cutest of all. His smile stretched from ear to ear and he was the cutest little thing, all of thirty pounds but the sweetest face I've ever seen. We also met a gorgeous little Corgi named Duke who just made you smile whenever you looked at his little face. I love short dogs. Katie's slightly taller than most Shelties but I still call her shorty because she is like a little table running around. The photos will be up on our website of the party. Everyone had a good time and there was good cake so definitely a good party.

What did we serve? We served our little boat treats because it seemed to go with the theme of the party and mini peanut butter & carrot cakes with our special frosting, topped with a little boat. Here's the photo.

The Honeybark Bakery's very special mini cakes with creamy cinnamon/vanilla & honey cream cheese frosting. So...tasty.

We served about 2 dozen dogs at the party. It was really a great time and I look forward to the next party!

Paws for Parkinson's

Our next event is going to be the Paws for Parkinson's event, info will be listed on our website.

I had a dream about a new treat that is in development. I dreamed of Italy so I guess you can imagine what I am thinking of. The other thing I dreamed about was hot steaming cinnamon rolls. I used to make the flakiest most delicious rugelach with cinnamon/brown sugar and walnut, chocolate chip and walnut and I also made one with apricot jam. I tell you they were eaten before they were even done being rolled up. So I'm thinking up more treats.

The return of...the veggie roll?
I took the veggie rolls off the menu because basically they were too hard to make. I've been working on the recipe and it's just a hard treat to do. There is a whole long process to make these things and it takes way longer than any of the other treats. So I said, well it's going to have to be a party platter item only. Now I'm starting to rethink this because I love making it. You're probably saying, "But you just said..." Yeah, I know. It's a labor of love really. All of the stuff that I make that is more labor intensive ends up being something I really enjoy. For example, the dessert cups or Sweet Blossoms. Those are really labor intensive but I love making them. I actually do a little dessert cup dance while I'm putting them together. But I didn't tell you that. It's just that I keep the Food Network on my tv while I'm baking and it is a fun time. My bakery has become inspired by Willy Wonka. I've got my own little Oompa Loompa action going on. I wear bright orange crocs whenever I'm in baking mode and sometimes I forget that I've got them on and go out in them. That always gets attention. I've been pointed at by kids who say, "Mommy! Orange feet!" Yeah, it's the crocs! I got the crocs because Martha Stewart had suggested that they are so comfortable and wonderful. She is totally right because these things are to live in. Seriously, they just allow you to walk miles and miles, up and down stairs hundreds of times. My feet and legs feel great. I'm also in love with the colors. I'm going to keep writing to Martha Stewart until she answers my letters. I've been hoping to send her treats for her chows and Francesca, who I adore.