Thanks to everyone who left kind and warm comments here on my blog and e-mailed me privately when I announced the news of my dog’s death.  I really appreciated it.

Thanks so much to Joanne of Thistledown Arts, who surprised me with a special gift of a portrait painting of Cadeau.  I love it!  My whole family loves it.  I have a great big smile when I look at your wonderful work, Joanne.  Thank you very much.   

Below is another simple dog treat, basically made from peanut putter and flour.  Cadeau loved peanut butter.  It was the only way I could get her to swallow her medication without spitting it out.  If I put the pill in other foods, she would eat the food and spit out the pill. 

Her mom, Menina, likes peanut butter, too, so I made this easy Peanut Butter Treat this weekend.  The recipe says to use whole wheat flour and white flour.  However, I used white flour alone because that’s all I had.  Instead of the corn oil, I used olive oil because, again, that’s all I had.  I got no complaints. 

Paz

Peanut Butter Treats

Preheat oven to 350°. Combine oil, peanut butter and water. Add Flour 1 cup at a time, then knead into firm dough. Roll dough to ¼ inch thickness and cut with small bone shaped cookie cutter. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Makes 2½ dozen.

16 Responses to “Peanut Butter Dog Treats”

1. 

   Kalyn

   on April 26th, 2009 at 11:38 pm

   I see I’m not keeping up on things very well, because I didn’t hear that you lost your dog. So sorry to hear it. Love the painting; so thoughtful.
   Hugs!

2. 

   Pille

   on April 27th, 2009 at 2:47 am

   I agree with Kalyn – it’s so thoughtful of Joanne to give you this painting. How very sweet!!

3. 

   Pene

   on April 27th, 2009 at 3:18 am

   It’s always a sad time when we lose a pet. Great portrait.
   Paz, these treats would be OK for little kids as well as pets.
   Enjoy the week ahead.

4. 

   kat

   on April 27th, 2009 at 9:33 am

   what a beautiful portrait! I hope you have a wonderful week!

5. 

   terry Rafferty

   on April 27th, 2009 at 11:37 am

   What a lovely and thoughtful gift.

6. 

   The Duo Dishes

   on April 27th, 2009 at 1:41 pm

   So fun to have a pup to cook for. How lucky he is!

7. 

   sra

   on April 27th, 2009 at 2:27 pm

   Have been rather slow in the blog world, Paz, really sorry to hear of Cadeau. That’s a lovely portrait, I love the eyes.

8. 

   Amy

   on April 28th, 2009 at 12:08 pm

   ~I love this portrait of your Cadeau~
   ~She caught her beautiful eyes perfectly~
   ~This is surely going to be a gift of comfort for years to come~
   ~a very lovely gift~
   
   ~oxox~
   ~amy~

9. 

   Kathleen

   on April 29th, 2009 at 11:02 pm

   Cadeau’s portrait took my breath away. It’s beautiful, and seems to capture her spirit.

10. 

    Lori Lynn

    on May 2nd, 2009 at 1:39 pm

    Maybe I’ll make these for Wilson!

    Such a darling painting! Looks like Joanne captured Cadeau’s gentle spirit.
    LL

11. 

    Pia

    on May 2nd, 2009 at 3:41 pm

    Paz, I’m sorry about Cadeau.
    I’m sure you have millions of fabulous memories.
    The portrait is adorable, what a great gift.

12. 

    Kathleen

    on May 6th, 2009 at 11:19 am

    I just thought of something. Maybe the peanut butter dog treats should be shaped like cats, lol.

13. 

    gattina

    on May 6th, 2009 at 11:12 pm

    it is a beautiful portrait. Cadeau is a happy angel now, and glads to see her mom chow down your home-made treats *hug*

14. 

    joey

    on May 8th, 2009 at 4:41 am

    That’s a wonderful painting! And yummy sounding treats…hugs!

15. 

    Sylvia

    on May 9th, 2009 at 10:28 am

    What a sweet memoir portrait. Beautiful gift

16. 

    Paz

    on May 10th, 2009 at 11:23 pm

    Thanks, everyone. Thanks so much!

    Paz