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Lucies Farm Dog Hotel Press Release
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Nov 18, 2004 - 9:22:00 PM

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For Immediate Release                                                   

Contact:

Marjorie/Craig Walsh

Lucies Farm Ltd.

www.luciesfarm.com

01905-887-989

craig@luciesfarm.com

Holiday Menu at Luxury Kennel Includes Healthy Yuletide Recipes

Lucies Farm Shares Recipes for "Gifts of Good Taste" for Dogs

They say there's no place like home for the holidays.  For dogs, however, Christmas (and Christmas dinner) at Lucies Farm Luxury Kennel comes very, very close.  For the 12 days of Christmas, dogs will enjoy a menu of "gourmet holiday meals" that has been created just for them.

Lucies Farm Kennel is the premier resort destination for man’s best friend.  Nestled on 57 acres in sunny Worcestershire, this warm, friendly and exclusive facility accommodates only four guests at any one time.  This ensures that each dog receives personal attention and plenty of affection.  "All of our guests get the royal treatment," says Craig Walsh with pride. 

Walsh and wife Marjorie own and operate Lucies Farm, one of the leading breeders of pure Highland cattle in the U.K. With regular massages and a beer and grain diet, Lucies Farm turns Highland and Aberdeen Angus cattle into Scottish | Kobe beef.  Lucies offers a premium line of Scottish | Kobe beef and Kobe dog food/treats, as well as providing dog kennel facilities.

Happy Holidays Mean Healthy Holidays

Now that Christmas is here, the Walshes are really "putting on the dog" with a bounty of holiday taste treats guaranteed to start tails wagging at the kennel.

Many people understandably want to share the fun of festive eating with their dogs, but worry about feeding them rich scraps from the holiday table.  "And they should," says chef Marjorie who created the special dog-friendly recipes.  "Giving your dogs unfamiliar foods can turn into a holiday horror story." 

Marjorie urges owners to resist the "need to feed" from the table since many human treats can spell disaster for dogs.  Take raisins for example.  Ubiquitous in holiday food, the sweet little fruit morsel is poisonous to dogs.  "And even though some foods may not be life-threatening, they're just not good for your animal," Craig explains, "and can cause real gastric distress." 

Lucies Farm Doggie Plum Pudding

Recipe for Success

Unfortunately, many commercial dog treats that are offered for the holidays are made with unhealthy, unnatural, non-nutritious ingredients such as animal by-products, derivates, and filler.  Even so-called "natural foods" may have pure ingredients, but the total recipe can lack canine nutritional balance.  

State-of-the-art ESHA nutritional software enables the Walshes to properly formulate and balance all dog products made at Lucies Farm and served to kennel visitors.  But Marjorie is quick to point out that like many "for-people" holiday recipes, Christmas Eve Dog Nog, Stew-licious Christmas Dinner, Chomper's Spice Cookies, Bow-Wow Balls, Poochie's Plum Pudding, Boxing Day Egg-stravaganza and Bowser's Gingerbread Biscotti were not intended as a year-round diet.

"These are special treats.  They don't provide the right balance of nutrition to be eaten regularly," says Marjorie. "They are, however, perfectly healthy and a wonderful way to indulge dogs at 'family' holiday celebrations.”

Spreading Joy to the World

In keeping with the spirit of giving, the Walshes are sharing their "family" recipes with dog owners and pet lovers everywhere. 

The full "menu" of holiday recipes is available at https://www.luciesfarm.com/artman/publish.  At the site, visitors may also browse a selection of healthy treats, nutritious meals, and gift ideas that are perfect for beloved canine pals.  All products may be ordered online and are shipped promptly by overnight courier.  (Sorry, delivery via reindeer-drawn sleigh is not available.)

About Lucies Farm Luxury Kennel

Guests at Lucies immediately feel right at home in private raised "cubby holes" with underfloor heating, a private inside area (separate from the cubby) and an outside fenced, locked run.  The kennel is staffed around the clock and emergency veterinary assistance is available 24 hours a day,

The Walshes pay careful attention to the comfort and well-being of the dogs they board, but it was their concern for "Mom and Dad" that prompted them to provide several truly unique services.  Owners may request daily emails with one or more digital photographs and a diary of activities including when they were walked and by whom, when they were fed, etc.

Additionally, web cams have been placed in each cubby to allow "bed checks" at any time of the day or night from anywhere in the world.    It's just one of the extras that distinguish Lucies Farm as a true "luxury" hotel for canine visitors and the people who love them.  

For media inquiries and further information, contact Marjorie and Craig Walsh at 01905-887-989 or craig@luciesfarm.com  Alternatively visit Lucies Farm online at www.dog-hotel.co.uk

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Christmas Eve Dog Nog

Christmas Eve Dog Nog

A special Christmas treat for the guests at our luxury dog hotel.

1                      chicken breast  

6 cups             water  

1 cup               whole wheat flour  

2                      eggs, beaten  

1/8 tsp            parsley, dried  

 Method:

 

  • Boil chicken breast for about 1/2 hour and remove to cool
  • Add flour to chicken water
  • Beat out lumps
  • Add beaten eggs
  • Cook on low heat until it's done thickening
  • Pulverise chicken in food processor
  • Add to flour/egg gravy
  • Add more water if necessary
  • Cool before serving

Preparation time: 5 minutes

Cooking time: 8 minutes

Ready in: 13 minutes (plus cooling)

 

Stew-licious Christmas Dinner

Stew-licious Christmas Dinner                                 

This is a good meal for young dogs. A special treat on the menu at our luxury dog resort.

4 oz                 sweet potatoes  

4 oz                 squash  

2 oz                 celery  

1 cup               diced cooked turkey  

1 oz                 cranberries - fresh or dried

1/4 tsp            calcium*  

2 cups             turkey stock  

1 tbs   whole wheat flour  

Method:

 

  • Dice vegetables and turkey.
  • Lightly boil the vegetables in the turkey stock.
  • Add the diced turkey to the pot.
  • Whisk in the flour and calcium.
  • Simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Add dried/fresh cranberries to finish
  • Allow to cool.

*You may obtain calcium by crushing a calcium tablet or eggshells.  To use shells, wash them and then bake at 150F (gas mark 2) for 30 minutes.  When cold, pulverise the shells in a food processor or with mortar and pestle.

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 18 minutes

Ready in: 28 minutes (plus cooling time)

Bow-Wow Balls with Turkey

Bow-Wow Balls with Turkey                                     

These are particularly good for older dogs. Another special on the menu at our luxury dog resort.

   

250 g              bread or pizza dough  

1/4 cup           turkey broth  

2 tsp   whole wheat flour  

3/4 cup           cooked turkey (chicken may be substituted)

1 cup               mixed vegetables  

1/4 tsp            garlic powder  

1                      egg, beaten  

1/2 cup           cheddar cheese, shredded  

1/2 cup           sesame seeds  

1/2 tsp            calcium*

Method:

 

  • Roll out the dough and cut into 3 inches circles with cookie cutter. 
  • In a saucepan, combine the broth and flour
  • Stir until flour is dissolved and mixture thickens. 
  • Add the turkey, veggies, and garlic powder.
  • Cook until mixture is heated through. (Let cook a bit.)
  • Spoon one to two teaspoonfuls of the turkey mixture onto each circle.
  • Fold up the sides and pinch shut.
  • Roll into a ball shape. 
  • Mix the cheese and sesame seeds in a small bowl.
  • Dip each ball into the beaten egg and roll or sprinkle each ball with the cheese/sesame seed mixture.
  • Arrange the balls on a cookie sheet. 
  • Cook in a preheated 375 degree oven (gas mark 5)  for 10-15 minutes, until they are golden brown.
  • Let cool.
  • Store in the refrigerator. 

*You may obtain calcium by crushing a calcium tablet or eggshells.  To use shells, wash them and then bake at 150F (gas mark 2) for 30 minutes.  When cold, pulverise the shells in a food processor or with mortar and pestle.

Boxing Day Egg-stravaganza

Boxing Day Egg-stravaganza                                   

A specialty on the menu at our luxury dog hotel for the day after Christmas.

1                      egg  

2 tbs   potatoes, mashed   

1/2 cup           cooked turkey, diced  

1/2 cup           mixed vegetables  

1/4 cup           cheddar cheese, shredded  

1/8 tsp            calcium*  

 

Method:

  • Heat a medium-sized pan with a small amount of olive oil
  • Whisk together the egg and potatoes. Spread in pan 
  • Place turkey and veggies on top in even layers
  • Cover; simmer until egg cooks and the mixture is warm
  • Sprinkle cheese on top, then cook a few more minutes until cheese is melted and egg is golden brown
  • Let cool
  • Cut into wedges
  • Store in refrigerator

*You may obtain calcium by crushing a calcium tablet or eggshells.  To use shells, wash them and then bake at 150F (gas mark 2) for 30 minutes.  When cold, pulverise the shells in a food processor or with mortar and pestle.

Preparation time: 5 minutes

Cooking time: 8 minutes

Ready in: 13 minutes (plus cooling)

 

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