Pupcakes [antikvár]

IntroductionWelcome to the idea of cooking for your dog! Whether you've dabbled with a recipe or two for your Chihuahua, rustled up a hearty three-course meal for your Great Dane, or never before attempted to do more than open a bag of dog food, this book is for you and your dog.Why bake? Cooking is an act of love; it nurtures and bonds. No one can cook for your dog better than you, regardless of your culinary skills or nutritional know-how. You know his likes and dislikes; you understand what he needs, his age, his weight and his history. Your dog won't notice if you slightly overcook a dish, replace one ingredient for another or forget to add a herb or two. He'll love you and your cooking because he knows you do it just for him.In the wild, dogs scavenged for natural treats. Fruit, berries, nuts, even herbs found their way into the canine diet, so add flavour and texture to your dog's meals with a healthy hand-baked treat.Cooking for your dog is about having fun. Think of it as quality time together trying out new tastes and smells. These recipes are just a starting point - add or change ingredients according to your dog's preferences and what is good for him to eat. These homemade treats don't have the high fat and sugar content present in some commercial ones, so you can be sure you are preparing healthy treats for your dog. Although too many treats can cause weight gain, the occasional healthy, low-fat reward won't unbalance his diet. The recipes in this book are formulated to give your dog a healthy treat, not to replace his main meal of the day.Homemade treats are a great way to reward good behaviour, too. Pop a small bag of Training Tidbits in your pocket for your next walk. Experiment and learn what your dog really likes, then have fun with different flavours and shapes. Your dog will no doubt be happy to taste-test any new dish you choose to bake!This book isn't about producing a 'complete' balanced meal plan for your dog. Here, you'll learn how to use human-grade quality ingredients to bake healthy and tasty treats to nurture and protect your pet.Introduction 5