Pumpkin Buckwheat Dog Treats (Grain Free, Gluten Free, Diabetic Friendly)

Pumpkin Buckwheat Dog Treats

Grain free, Gluten free, Diabetic Friendly

I often find myself sitting around binge watching Netflix and making a mental list of what's in my pantry.  I recently purchased some Buckwheat Flour thinkin "I like regular buckwheat, its healthy, so why not bake with it?"  So I figured I'd make some dog treats. I have a Frenchie. He's gassy and on a grain free, gluten free diet to help with that gas.  Enter: Buckwheat Dog Treats! 

Buckwheat is NOT a grain, its actually a fruit seed.  It's high in Manganese, Fiber, Protein, Copper and a bunch of other good stuff.  More info can be seen here: http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=11

 Ingredients:

1 lg Egg
1c Pumpkin Puree (not pie filling)
1 Tbsp Raw Honey
1 Tsp Cinnamon
1 1/2 c Buckwheat Flour
Parchment Paper


Preheat Oven to 350
With an electric mixer or stand mixer beat Egg, Pumpkin, Cinnamon and Honey on high for 1 minute.  Reduce speed to low and add flour 1/2c at a time mixing for 2 minutes after each addition.  Dough will be a little sticky and kind of resemble cookie dough.

Turn out on a lightly floured surface and roll to 1/2'' thick and cut into squares or use cute cookie cutters.  Place on parchment lined cookie sheet and bake for 40 min,  Turn oven off and remove cookies once oven is cool (about 2hrs)

Cool and enjoy! 

Tailgating Kit

I'm a prepper. Not for Doomsday...for Tailgating

 

Why a tailgating kit?  I'll tell you why although it's pretty self explanatory.  Tailgating isn't just a portable charcoal grill and beer.  Its a chance to show off your culinary and entertainng capabilies - on a tailgate. And that my friend, is cool shit.

 

 

 

 Having a kit pepared and keeping it in a handy tote will allow you to keep your tailgating basics readily available, especially for those concerts or games where you have to hit the road right after you leave the office on a Thursday or Friday night.  This kit is packed with enough supplies to last a few games or concerts with a few extra guests. Most of the shit I have packed I actually had on hand, the rest of it I was able to pick up pretty cheap at the nearest Big Lots store. I even raided my basement and scrounged up a medium sized tote and BOOM! Just saved myself like $8. I also used a large rectangle Rubbermaid foodstorage container to hold on to smaller items.

Here is a basic list of items I used to put my kit together.  It's a pretty good starting point, but it's best to customize a tailgating kit to fit your needs. 

 

•  Medium Tote
• Large Food Storage Container
• Zip lock bags (ranging sizes from 2gal - 1qt)
• Keg Cups
• Plates
• Napkins
• Straws
• Can/Bottle Koozies (not pictured)
• Can Opener
• Tongs
• Grilling Utensils
• Bottle Opener
• Salt and Pepper
• Multi Purpose BBQ Seasoning (I made my own and call it Tailgate Dirt)
• Puke Can (I'll get to that one later)
• Garbage Bags
• Cleaner (a simple solution of Orange Peel and Vinegar in a spray bottle works well)
• TP (because you just never know)
• Paper Towels
• Wet Wipes
• Cutting Board
• Picnic Knife (it's a cute little knife that comes with a nice little cover)
• Chip Clip

It's also a pretty nifty idea to have some stuff packed for those "Well, ya never know" moments like

• Tampons
• Band Aids
• Neosporin/Bacatracin
• Pepto Bismol
• Tums
• Tylenol

Feel free to customize this kit to better suit  your tailgating needs. So, drink up and happy Tailgating!