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Animal Shelter Update: Big Temptations Removed (thank goodness!)

March 5, 2008 By Laura 4 Comments

I finally got to go to the animal shelter today–first time I have gone alone in 2 weeks. I didn’t stay as long as I had originally planned–perhaps it is shallow of me, but I was determined to get to try my bread while it was still warm, and thanks to yesterday’s power outage John… 

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"HEY!! That kitty cat LIKES me!!!"

March 2, 2008 By Laura 4 Comments

Welcome to the wonderful world of taking Alex to play with the cats at the animal shelter. Also heard was: “Can that kitty CAT go home with ME?”“I LOVE the kitty cat!!” My 2 1/2 year old speaks in a strange toddler sing song voice with emphasis on various words in any given sentence. It’s… 

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Update from the Animal Shelter

February 22, 2008 By Laura Leave a Comment

I haven’t been in 2 weeks, thanks to bad weather and viruses. And actually today’s visit was cut short because we are experiencing more bad weather. And of course around here it is never just snow; it is ice and sleet, which is a lot worse than snow–unless you are in a full blown blizzard…. 

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The Dog That Was Kept In A Chimney

February 7, 2008 By Laura 2 Comments

Working in an animal shelter is an ongoing lesson in human nature. It shows you the good sides, as all sorts of people from all sorts of walks of life come together to make these dogs’ and cats’ lives better. It is also a lesson in the depths to which human beings can sink, as… 

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Snuggle Bug and Ornery get a bath!

February 1, 2008 By Laura Leave a Comment

I have fallen in love with a mangy boxer puppy. I am not in danger of bringing her home (watch my husband sigh in relief) but she is oh-so-adorable. She does not tempt me (much) because she is very young, very cute (underneath the mange, which is being treated) and well-behaved. This translates to adoptability,… 

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Taking Rosie For A Walk

January 27, 2008 By Laura Leave a Comment

I know I already told you guys about Bony being adopted, but I was thinking about it, and I think I am going to blog about my time at the animal shelter in general. Volunteering there is a pretty big deal for me—it is a cause that is near and dear to my heart but… 

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De-Stressing with Chocolate Chip Cupcakes Topped with Ganache

January 26, 2008 By Laura Leave a Comment

Bony Update Many of you remember the German Shepherd that I rescued a week or so back… well I decided to volunteer at the shelter that took her. I got there today for the orientation session, and while I was filling out my paperwork, Bony left with her new owner! He had another German Shepherd… 

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A No Kill Shelter Found Room For Bony!

January 12, 2008 By Laura Leave a Comment

I said our poor rescue dog derailed dinner in a previous post—well she kind of derailed my blog a bit this week as well. In the midst of making dinner for Friday evening I found out the no kill shelter could take her and had to leave during dinner. I did not want to lose… 

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If you chip your pet, please register it!

January 11, 2008 By Laura Leave a Comment

Just a quick update on the dog in our garage–I will be posting about some really yummy brownies come tomorrow. I still need to type up the recipe. But in case any of you were wondering… First of all, the dog catcher still has not called me back-if any of you city people were wondering… 

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Hi! I’m Laura and I am a recovering history major who has re-channeled all of my passion for learning about the history of different countries to learning about their food culture. That doesn’t mean every dish on here is strictly authentic, but it does mean that even my adaptations are not undertaken lightly. My goal is to show you–by doing–that these dishes are possible in your kitchen. Including desserts because I have quite the sweet tooth! Read More…

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