kitty proof cabinets

We have had a few issues.
The cats open everything and knock it on the floor for the dogs to eat.

Farm Fresh

A few weeks ago at the California State Fair we signed up for a great service. It is called Farm Fresh To You and is located in Capay Valley. They deliver fresh organic fruit and vegetables to your front door. We are getting the small mixed box and having it delivered every 4 weeks. It comes with whatever is in season and you can tell them if there are things you do not like and they will substitute for other items. Our first order came last week and had these great items in it:





1lb flame grapes
1 crown broccoli
.25 lb gypsy peppers
.25 lipstick peppers
1 globe eggplant
1 English cucumber
1.5 lbs heirloom tomatoes
1 bunch red beets *this is where beet cake came from
1 lb yellow beans
a bunch of lettuce
and some rosemary!

Another awesome Mac ad

Mac always has the best ads and this one with Patrick Warburton is just the best!

We all know Patrick as David Puddy from Seinfeld. I have loved him forever. I remember him best from the TV show The Tick and voice pf Joe on Family Guy. Good job!

"Don't Knock It Until You Try It" Beet Cake!!

So what do I do with 3 fresh organic beets and a husband that does not really like beets.
Make a cake I guess?
I figured it would be a fun to try and was very happy with the results!
Taste a lot like carrot cake . . . with beets :)

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Ingredients

• 4 eggs
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 2 cups flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 3 cups shredded fresh beets
• 1 cup chopped walnuts

went into the oven pink and came out brownDirections

1. Heat oven to 350 °, grease and flour 13x9 baking pan.
2. Beat eggs, sugar and oil until light and fluffy.
3. Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda and cinnamon.
4. Add to egg mixture and mix well.
5. Add vanilla, beets and walnuts.
6. Beat for 1 minute on medium speed.
7. Pour into pan, bake for 45 minutes, or until a pick comes out clean.

From www.recipezaar.com

iced in cream cheese frosting

The hubby ate the first piece and liked it!

I'm Busy

I know, I have not been trying to get good blog post up. I am busy. A lot is going on and I have different priorities. My blog renew date is in December, I will have to get some motivation by then or call it quits on the blog front.

SPCA new ads

My heart broke the first time I saw these adds, especially the snoopy one.

The SPCA just unveiled a series of hard-to-miss ads as part of a cutting-edge campaign designed to promote the adoption of homeless animals. The campaign, featuring recognizable cartoon images from Snoopy, Scooby Doo and Garfield, is the brainchild of award-winning Sacramento advertising firm, Glass McClure. The agency created the ads as part of a pro bono campaign on behalf of the Sacramento SPCA.

I drive past a buss stop with the Scooby ad everyday on my way home from work.

ADOPT A CAT and "Donate What You Can"

July 29, 2009

(Sacramento, CA) - Animal shelters across the country are caring for homeless cats in record numbers - especially this time of year - and shelters in the Sacramento region are no exception.

To address this overwhelming issue, four Sacramento animal organizations are coming together to form a unique community-wide collaboration with the simple, but challenging, goal of placing adult cats in permanent homes while being sensitive to the difficult economic times facing all of us.

The Sacramento SPCA, City of Sacramento Animal Care Services, Sacramento County Animal Care & Regulation and Happy Tails Pet Sanctuary are partnering to offer a "Donate What You Can" cat adoption special throughout the month of August. Throughout the event, adoption fees will be waived and persons interested in adopting a cat one year of age or older will be asked to donate whatever they can toward the adoption.

Costs can add up to more than $300 per cat for care and treatment during their stay at the shelters. This cost of care is not recouped even at the shelters' regular, low adoption prices. The "Donate What You Can" event is truly a coordinated effort to find good homes for as many adult cats as possible, despite a potentially significant loss in revenue for the organizations.

For more information on the "Donate What You Can" adoption campaign, visit: www.sspca.org, www.cityofsacramento.org/generalservices/animal-care/, www.saccountyshelter.net, www.happytails.org.

50,000 Shoes in 50 days

Between August 1 and September 18, Zach Braff, Donald Faison, and Soles4Souls are teaming up to distribute 50,000 pairs of shoes to people all over the world. But they can’t do it alone. They need your help.

Click here to sponsor shoes to people who need them. As little as $5 (that’s the price of a venti frap, by the way) provides two pairs of shoes. And if you can dish out a little more, you’ll get a special thank you gift from Soles4Souls.

Dogs get a mini vacation too

It is always fun to go on vacation knowing your pets are safe. Our dogs go to Puppy Love Dogs boarding and training facility. They have so much fun with the other dogs and running around. One of the best things is that they post photos on facebook so you can check in and see your dog. Here are 40 photos of they boys!