
DOG IN THE KITCHEN ? ….. TELL ME MORE!
DOG IN THE KITCHEN grew from a heart full of everything I treasure —
Dogs, food, nature, art, and quiet moments with my heARTdog,
Ihana the Finnish Lapphund, and her cheeky sidekick, SOOT the cat.
It’s not just OUR kitchen — it’s YOURS too. What’s simmering?

- Featuring many dog breeds (and critters!) in recipe art
- Easy, illustrated recipes real people can actually make
- YOUR pets spotlighted in contests, art & blog features
- Free bonus recipe cards & kitchen hints to download
- Collectible recipe cards + binder collection
- Homeware swag using contest entries and recipe artwork
- A DOG IN THE KITCHEN book is also in the works!

FIND MY FOOD BLOG RELATED POSTS BELOW
- TACO TUESDAY WITH JALLO & ALEXA
DID SOMEONE SAY TACOS ? Step right up to the TACO TUESDAY food cart, where the fiesta is in full swing ! Meet Jallo, the Finnish Lapphund adored by Caroline Henrich, and Alexa, the Chow who owns Layla Loveless heart and soul!!! — both chosen as INSPIRATION MUSES from my recent photo calls. Behind the counter,… Read more: TACO TUESDAY WITH JALLO & ALEXA - SIR WINSTON’S COTTAGE PIE
Once upon a time in a very proper kitchen, Sir Winston the English Setter reminded us that a good Cottage Pie is not just a recipe… it’s an experience—a truly droolworthy one. Deeply loved by his family, Robin Edgar and James Havlinek, Winston brought both charm and appetite to everything he oversaw. Warm, hearty, and wonderfully… Read more: SIR WINSTON’S COTTAGE PIE - SHADY SKETTI-QUICK MEATBALLS
Meet this darling blue chow girl, Shady Lady, who rules over Jan Lockhart’s desert southwest kitchen—so of course, her recipe needed a little RED ROCKS flair… and a whole lot of quick & easy because Shady is not one to wait around for dinner. Thanks Jan for the pawsome potholder swag photo!!! This one is all… Read more: SHADY SKETTI-QUICK MEATBALLS - BOOPS BEST RUB-SPICE BLEND
BETTY BOOP & our kiten co-star s are in my new Zazzle Store Meet Betty Boop — the smooth Chow with star power Owned by my talented photographer friend Kimberly Kato Kinder, Betty was one of my very first DOG IN THE KITCHEN™ Photo Call winners As her recipe card proudly declares…“Betty Boop may be too… Read more: BOOPS BEST RUB-SPICE BLEND - DOBRO’S BOOMERANG WINGS
Meet Dobro, a handsome Australian Shepherd with a joyful grin that instantly pulled me in. When his photo came through my DOG IN THE KITCHEN™ Inspiration Project, he didn’t just catch my eye — he herded my imagination straight into the test kitchen. Aussies have a way of doing that… and Dobro was not about to… Read more: DOBRO’S BOOMERANG WINGS - DENNY’S STUBBY SAUSAGES
If you’ve ever met a Corgi, you already know — short legs don’t mean small ambitions and Denny da Corgi as he is affectionately called by his loving owner Sheree Chan, is no exception.See DENNY DA CORGI in the PET PROJECT SHOWCASE With his proud little strut, fluffy backside, and legs barely tall enough to see… Read more: DENNY’S STUBBY SAUSAGES - NIKO’S LAVENDER KISSES-shortbreads
I finally perfected the recipe for our LOOK OF LOVE Top Votes photo contest winner—Niko, who completely owns Desiree Lenino’s heart and soul! See NIKO in the PET PROJECT SHOWCASE Just look at him—so handsome in his lavender garden, paired with his very own Lavender Kisses shortbreads… and trust me, they are every bit as dreamy… Read more: NIKO’S LAVENDER KISSES-shortbreads - IHANA’S SAKURA SYRUP
SHOP THE ARTMUSE COLLECTOR RECIPE CARDS & ORGANIZER As the Cherry bloossoms arrive in early spring, you can start planning your special recipes with Ihanas amazing SAKURA SYRUP. A similar version is used at a well known coffee chain for flavoring during the springtime season! Use this like any “simple syrup” in foods and beverages! It… Read more: IHANA’S SAKURA SYRUP - CREME BRULEE FRENCH TOAST BAKE
I started with the idea of a rich French toast bake, then borrowed the caramelized magic of crème brûlée, and added the cozy comfort of a bread pudding.









