The puppy was quickly outgrowing his original crate.  Those metal crates are heavy and a larger one was going to be hard for me to handle solo when the cabana boy wasn’t available.  So we found a good deal on a fabric pop up crate.  Easy to use, folds down nice and compact for traveling or storage.  One problem… puppy guppy really didn’t like it.  Our first clue was when we came home over the weekend and he had rolled it around the house like a hamster in a ne of those clear exercise balls.  Our second clue?!

Yes, he met me at the door when I came home from grocery shopping this morning.  Please note he liberated his beloved kong too.  It took him longer than opening the metal crate…. but this may have been tastier….

It’s a good thing he’s cute…. and he didn’t do this to my couch…..

Jan

That if you comb your hair, then put the comb by running water, the static electricity will pull the water?

Or that a raw egg will sink in plain water, but float in salt water?

Yes, we have been watching Bill Nye science videos again. Why do you ask?!

Jan

I’m serious…. the entire family down to the puppy  wants to be my best friend today.  Why?  No, trust me it isn’t my sparkling personality this morning….. still on the first pot of coffee….. the real reason… beef jerky is in the dehydrator.  The puppy says it’s utterly fascinating. He’s not leaving the kitchen today.  The princess asks me every two seconds if it’s done yet.  The cabana boy was extra nice on his way out the door.  Want to have your family adore you too?  Here’s the marinade:

2/3 cup of worcestershire sauce

2/3 cup of soy sauce

2/3 cup of teriyaki sauce

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 tablespoon liquid smoke

If you have never made jerky, it’s easy.  You do need a dehydrator.  Other than that, slice the meat under 1/4 inch thick slices… if you want chewy jerky stay on the thick slice….  crunchy crispy jerky… thinner the better.   I usually end up with a variety since I’m hand slicing.  I hear some butchers will slice it for you…. but I never think to ask until I’m home thinking I need sharper knives.  I digressed….. sigh….  you want a very low fat cut of meat such as round, brisket, flank….. marinade it for at least 12 hours….. dehydrate…. watch your family fight over it.  Enjoy!

Jan