Feeding the Mister

While the Mister came from the city pound, he has never suffered from a lack of self esteem. From day one, he let it be known that he deserved and expected the best that life has to offer. Specifically, he hates dog food. I've tried wet and dry - organic and non.

Finally, I decided to try my hand at making his food. Friends and family gasp and shake their heads, "You're spoiling that dog." Okay, maybe.

But it's way better than wasting money on food he won't eat or watching him go hungry.

There are actually a lot of cookbooks for dogs and this is one of my favorites.

The Dog Ate It by Linda West Eckhardt, Barbara Bradley and Judy Kern is geared toward recipes that are suitable for both humans and canines.

Here is a recipe that both Mama and Mister enjoy:

Corn Bread Quiche

1 (6-ounce) package corn bread mix

1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper

1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper

1 cup shredded baby carrots

1 cup frozen green peas, thawed and drained

1/2 cup chopped bacon (or bacon bits - real, not artificial)

Preheat oven to 425. Spray 2 9-inch quiche pans with non-stick cooking spray.

Prepare the corn bread batter according to package directions. Pour half into each of the prepared pans. Mix veggies together and spread over batter. Sprinkle with bacon bits. Using a spatula, gently press bacon bits into the mixture. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden. Do not overcook.

Leftover quiche can be frozen.

Don't forget to enjoy.