"dog treats" news and stories

• Asparagus spears through the cold and provides the first triumphant taste of spring.
• A look at former FDA commissioner David Kessler's new book, "The End of Overeating."
• The Food Network picked the best burger from each state, and Minnesota's champion is The Vincent Burger, a delish combo of Angus beef, Gouda and braised short ribs.
• Forget "vague-eries" when talking about wine with merchants: the clearer you are about your likes and dislikes, the happier you'll be with the wine you buy.
• Predictions about this year's James Beard Foundation Awards winners.
• Mort's Delicatessen in Golden Valley features eats including a mountainous pile of corned beef on rye.
• Forget spending loads on gourmet doggie treats. Instead, sniff out the "K-9 Nation Biscuit Book," a new canine-centric cookbook.
• Come August, Bar La Grassa, a new hotspot featuring moderately priced pasta, will open in Minneapolis.

Recently while I was standing at the counter of my favorite coffee joint (Infusion in Mt. Airy, PA for those of you in the area), when I noticed a plate of cookies on the counter. They looked good, sort of natural and whole grain-y and I leaned in for a closer look. That was when I spotted the sign pasted just above them, stating that they were gourmet dog snacks. I shifted away from them, looking to either side in the hopes that I no one else had seen me checking out the dog biscuits with such hungry interest.

Not long after that experience, BlogSoop put up a Canine Tasting Menu, a sort of roundup of food designed for the pooches that looks (for the most part) very much like people food. I think my favorite has to be the Redbarn Roofle Waffles that appear just like human waffles and claims to have the scent of real maple syrup baked right in. Seeing this made me realize that I was probably not the first person to check out those dog cookies at Infusion with interest and I probably won't be the last.

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Did you know that May was National Pet Month? Neither did I, but I'm giving it a belated mention now. Why? It sounds like as good an excuse as any to spoil your favorite pet a little bit. The Three Dog Bakery is a chain of bakeries that specialize in dog-only baked goods and their cookbook, Cooking the Three Dog Bakery Way, is a collection of some of their favorites. It has 60 recipes that include special occasion treats (for your dog's birthday) and those for everyday rewards. All were developed with the help of animal nutritionists and the approval of the delighted doggy customers of the bakery. Recipes include dishes such as Zippity Zucchini Terrier Tortes, Mad Dogs and Englishmen Savory Scones as well as Cheesey Tail Chasers. Will your dog be able to tell the difference between a home-baked treat and a store-bought one? It depends on the dog - but you can certainly feel good that you're giving your four-legged friend something made with all-natural ingredients and love.

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