Nuzzle and Scratch on BBC

March 31, 2009 By
Nuzzle and Scratch

Nuzzle and Scratch

Thanks to Anthony Blears for introducing me to Nuzzle & Scratch, Alpacas from the Andes. This is a new show that will air on the Children’s BBC this April. They are cute and funny. What a great way for children to be introduced to alpacas! Alpacas actually have soft padded feet with toenails on the top rather than “hooves” exactly, but NBD.

Watch the Nuzzle and Scratch introduction video.

Nuzzle and Scratch

Nuzzle and Scratch

Wishing my kids were a little younger so they would get really into this show. It is exciting to see alpacas becoming more mainstream every day!

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Jacques the French Lop

March 30, 2009 By

ejacquesIn addition to all the alpacas, Great Pyrenees, and cats we have on the farm – we also have a rabbit. This is Jacques, our French Lop rabbit. My oldest picked him out at the Houston Livestock Show several years ago. He is much bigger now. [Read more...]

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Spinach & Artichoke Dip

March 29, 2009 By
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Spinach & Artichoke Dip with Blue Organic Tortilla Chips

My husband and I have always loved Spinach and Artichoke Dip at restaurants, but it took me awhile to find a recipe that I liked as well that I could make at home. This recipe got its inspiration from a similar recipe from Shula’s Steakhouse in Miami. Nothing like collaborating with Don Shula on some yummy football/basketball food. My husband says he gives this recipe 5 stars!

Katy & Don’s Spinach and Artichoke Dip

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup minced fresh shallots
  • 2 – 10oz. packages chopped frozen spinach, thawed and drained
  • 4 cloves minced fresh garlic
  • 4TBL butter
  • 16oz. quartered artichoke hearts, drained
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 4 oz. garlic herb cheese
  • 1tsp. Kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp. white pepper
  • 1 cup shredded Parmesan or Italian blend cheese

Directions

  • In a large pan, saute’ shallots and garlic in butter over medium heat.
  • Add well-drained spinach and artichokes. Cook on low heat briefly.
  • Add cream, garlic herb cheese, salt & pepper.
  • Simmer until cheese is melted, stirring occasionally until mixture is blended.
  • Remove from heat and fold in cheese.
  • Place in heatproof dish or ramekin.
  • Serve warm with tortilla chips, pita chips, or crackers.

Serves 12. May be made ahead of time and gently reheated.

Enjoy!

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