My Little Dog,
A Heartbeat at my Feet
Edith Wharton
Dear Dr. Zira
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| Tubby and Dr. Z last summer |
she loved her nosh. Unlike most dogs she wasn't too crazy about walks, pets, or toys, but food oh my, yes. Z would bat us with her paw and make a sort of purring noise while we ate to get some of our food. The day before she passed she pulled this routine on our vet and managed to get a portion of her turkey sandwich. In her memory made these little meat loafs this weekend, her brothers and sister where happy to eat her portion in tribute.
Heart Beet Cakes
- 1 1lb ground turkey
- 1 cups cooked Quinona, thanks Kolchak for giving me the idea to use Quinona in this awesome post
- 1/2 purple cabbage, diced very fine in the food processor
- 1 cup oven roasted beets, diced
- 2 beaten eggs
Preheat the oven to 350. Mix all of the ingredients together in a bowl. Spoon into pans, I used a little heart pan, but a loaf pan or muffin tin would work too and bake for 45 minutes to an hour.
These tasty cakes are grain free thanks to the wonder of Quinona, a seed similar to leafy green veggies that can stand in for grains. Combine with the other healthy ingredients this makes a tasty and heart healthy kibble topper.
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| Tubby relaxing in Zira's favorite bed |
Thanks for another wonderful grian-free recipe. Jen's not much of a cook (she set off the smoke detector yesterday using the TOASTER), but you were a great inspiration behind her making our cookies last time.
ReplyDeleteI hope you continue to find comfort as you fondly remember Dr. Z. Thanks to you her end of life was shared with humans who loved and cared for her.
What a wonderful post and tribute to Dr. Zira! I had to laugh at the turkey sandwich story. BOL! What a terrific recipe too!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great tribute to a beloved friend. I love the turkey story.
ReplyDeletehi k!
ReplyDeleteoh what a wonderful treat! i am smiling becuse i just made the same quinoa muffins except with apple this time in the oven, came up to the office and saw your post. we are doing the same thing today!
xoxoox
What a great story, thanks for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteAwww - what a nice post for Dr. Zira. We miss her too. Thank you for the tasty recipe for the furbabies. We look forward to your recipes.
ReplyDeleteNina, Myshka, Sasha, Betsy, Lucy, Phoebe and Lily
What a wonderful idea for a tribute! Mamas use the name "Ann" in tribute to our late sister Little Ann. Everyone gets it even our brothers, Charlie Ann and Duke Ann. Thank you for the recipe, it sounds delish. We will have mama make us some.
ReplyDeleteWe would love them there cakes! the emptynester spaniels
ReplyDeleteSounds like a tasty treat!! Thank you for sharing. What a nice tribute!
ReplyDeleteXoxo Chloe and LadyBug
This is a beautiful tribute for Dr Z!
ReplyDeleteWe would like to try these too.
We hope Tubby is finding comfort- as we are hoping you are too
love
tweedles
Oh that looks good. Tubby you are the sweetest
ReplyDeleteBenny & Lily
Know there's a hole in your life where Dr. Z was...but that was a lovely tribute. (And sounds like a great recipe! Thanks.)
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like the best and most tasty way to remember such a great gal. Please know that we are still thinking about you all and praying that you feel comfort during this hard time.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Payton
That is a nice way to remember Dr. Z. She will be missed! Wonderful noms are a great way to heal a hurting heart.
ReplyDeleteKitty+Coco