The only thing better than a boat ride
and the wind blowing in our ears
is when we boat with food!
So we were pretty dog gone
excited to head out
for a dinner cruise. . .
A little lighter fare than what is
But something for every dog~
And people too~ a quick and easy orzo salad
and perfectly portable in a jar!
This orzo salad is my ‘go-to’ what’s-for-dinner solution that you can throw together in 9 minutes~
the time it takes for the orzo to cook!
Add chicken (I use a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store), chopped baby spinach, pine nuts, black olives, capers, sundried tomatoes and shredded Parmesan cheese~ mix it together and add Newman’s Own Parmesan & Roasted Garlic Dressing!
Great served warm or cold and especially handy to pack in jars and throw in a cooler for a fishing trip. It will keep several days made ahead in the fridge.
And since it’s not a dinner cruise without a cocktail
we broke out the good stuff~
the Weekend Waterford!
It was our first official boating trip
We took in lots of sights and
checked on the nesting Ospreys~
Created in 1963 by Duke Energy,
Lake Norman is 34 miles long
with 520 miles of shoreline.
Evening or early morning is our preferred
time to boat and to take in the sights
when it’s not super crowded~
And admire some
beautiful homes~
Gracie is our scent hound~
And Chloe is our food hound~
Always hounding us for food :)
The only photo you’re likely to see of me taken
unintentionally with my ball cap
on and camera in hand :)
Thank you for your visit, I’m joining:
We’re happy
to be home!
Even though we
had lots of fun. . .
Playing and
enjoying treats. . .
We are woefully behind on chores. . .
and we all need a nap :)
Hope to catch up with you soon!
April 6th is National Tartan Day!
I had every intention of setting a table in celebration but it’s been a busy two weeks with Easter.
My wee bonnie lasses joined the Tartan Parade in blogland last year, so I’m flaunting their plaiditude again this year in celebration!
Chloe & Gracie are Mad for Plaid and joining the Tartan Parade to celebrate National Tartan Day April 6th!
They love a good cookie parade and
were begging to join in the fun :)
Sporting plaid knit sweaters much too warm
for the weather~ they agreed to
a little bribery modeling . . .
There are plenty of treats for
plaid-wearing-pups and parade attendees!
You can help yourself to a cupcake here.
With plaid cupcake liners for your
party or parade available here.
Chloe & Gracie were hoping to don an authentic tartan from
the preferred tartan clothier of discriminating canines.
And join the ranks of Clan MacHowl~ the honorary clan for dogs who wear distinctive tartan dog fashions.
You can select tartan swatches from The Heelan’ Hound~ with over 500 authentic Scottish, Irish, Welsh, Canadian and military tartans available.
They’re keeping their paws crossed that they can sport an authentic kilt-coat next year :)
Plaid Blanket/ Crate & Barrel
Plates/ Ralph Lauren Skylar Rose/ HomeGoods
Woven Chargers/ World Market
Chloe & Gracie wish you Happy National Tartan Day and encourage you to flaunt your plaiditude!
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The Easter Bunny hopped down
the bunny trail
to visit Chloe & Gracie!
Leaving a basket of treats
and bunny ears~
The bunny ears stayed on
their heads all of 10 seconds~
A miscalculation by the Easter Bunny~
better suited as belt than a headband :)
The treats were a hit~ made with butternut squash,
banana puree, eggs, & molasses!
No added wheat, corn, sugar, or salt
since boating season will be here soon
and they’re watching their girlish figures :)
Hope the Easter Bunny left
you some delicious treats!
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We had a break in the weather with sunny skies
and temperatures in the high 50′s
Perfect for a short boat ride. . .
and to bask in the sun . . .
and to enjoy some scenery~
Blatant disregard for private property
and no trespassing notices :)
We’re begging for more sunshine
and spring to arrive soon!
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The Best In Show judging will be tonight at the
We were pretty Dog Gone excited
that a Bichon Frise named Honor
was the winner of the non-sporting group!
Scissors, blow dryers, bobby pins, and apparently volumizing hair spray are all tools of the trade when it’s time to strike a pose :)
source
source
We’ll be watching tonight
without the hairspray :)
A little watery reflection
of sky to start the day~
The sun coming up over the horizon after
a week of rain is a welcome sight to see. . .
The light changes and shifts
so quickly at sunrise. . .
. . .that I usually don’t have time to
grab my camera and capture it.
But when you’re up three hours
before the sun,
you get a jump-start to your day :)
Happy Reflecting & Relaxing!
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Chloe & Gracie love Halloween
almost as much as I do!
It’s not Halloween
without a few treats~
Wishing you a Happy Halloween
with Plenty of Treats!
Bone Appetite!
Chloe & Gracie hope everyone in
Hurricane Sandy’s Monster Path
Stays safe and power is restored soon!
Chloe’s nose. . .
Big.
Black
and Wet.
Only Chloe’s nose knows nothing. . .
Apparently there for
decorative purposes only :)
Gracie’s nose. . .
Small.
Dry and
Discolored.
Gracie’s nose knows
if there is roasted chicken
in a three-mile radius.
Her sniffing-super-powers
help compensate for the fact
that most of the time she can’t see :)
The Will of Wisteria~ Vicki Nuchols
The Matchmaker of Perigord~ Pondside
Amaryllis in Blueberry, bundled with a favorite,
Thanks to everyone who entered!
Winners please email me your mailing addresses and I’ll get your books & flip flop tumblers in the mail to you~
Happy Reading!
