Pup Chef by Margot Philips

Since moving back to the U.S., our farm life has made more than enough space and fun for a furry, family friend. I guess I do have to specify, since many of our 'friends' are furry or feathery—in this case, I'm speaking over our lovely dog. We're now on our 2nd pal, since our loving Fullhouse passed away thanks to a series of strokes and cancer a few years back. Now, Pumpkin has joined our ranks the last several years and should be around for several to come. We get our pals from the rescue, so the age isn't exactly known. Just a good guess.

Anyway, my youngest daughter has baked treats for them, every now and then. So, when I had the opportunity to pick up today's read, I didn't let it pass me by. This doggy cookbook is sold for adults, but I know other kids like my daughter, who enjoy baking and would, no doubt, love to create treats fitting for their own pals. 

Let's see if this book works for them!

PUP CHEF

50 Recipes Your Furry Best Friend Will Love

by Margot Philips

DoodleLife Publishing

Cookbook

162 pages

Dive into Pup Chef, a delightful cookbook filled with 50 scrumptious and healthy recipes to enjoy with your dog. This collection is ideal for pet owners looking to pamper their furry friends with tasty, nutritious, dog-safe ingredients that promote overall wellness.

Each recipe is simple to prepare and suitable for every tail-wagging occasion, ranging from quick snacks and frozen favorites to baked delicacies and festive bites. This cookbook enhances the time spent with your pup, strengthening your connection through the joy of homemade goodness.

Embrace the fun of treat-making with Pup Chef and discover the perfect way to make moments with your dog a little sweeter.

GOODREADS     /     AMAZON

MY TIDBITS

These pages hold more than a few recipes, which hit all sorts of directions to make almost any pup smile.

This is a cookbook for dog treats and offers fifty possibilities, covering a large range of directions. The author begins the book with a personal note before heading into a brief overview of what cooks need to keep in mind when creating food for their furry friends. There are some dietary notes as well as a list of items dogs shouldn't eat and why. This allows young cooks to understand why some foods are appropriate and what harm they can cause. After this, it's recipe time.

The book is divided into several sections according to treat types. Each recipe has a two-page spread, one side with a large, colorful photo of the treat and the other with the recipe. The ingredients are listed clearly on the left side of the recipe along with a note (if needed) and two-stars when the recipe is gluten and dairy free. The ingredients are pretty standard, and I didn't notice anything that isn't readily available at the local grocery store. The directions are concise and clear, but then, these recipes aren't overly difficult, for the most part. Some do require certain shaped cookie cutters or baking forms, but honestly, that's only if a person wants them to look exactly like the photo. Obviously, these are necessities in most cases.

As with all cooking adventures, younger cooks will need a little supervision or assistance, but older, experienced bakers should have no problem creating most treats on their own. The text is very understandable, and there are even cute, doggy photos sprinkled in to make fans smile.

The end of the book holds several index possibilities to help readers find recipes easily. There are also a few more tips and facts at the end to round off the information goodness.

Baking fans, who want to treat their furry friends, too, are sure to enjoy this book and will find more than enough ideas to keep repeats far and few between...and are sure to find more than a few that their pals enjoy.