Tag: stuffed
Wordless Wednesday: Ful-Filled
Bao’d Up – Kung Pao Veggie Bao
Bodhi Viet Vegan – Stuffed Bitter Melon Soup
Chi’lantro – Veggie Dumplings
https://bombayexpresstx.com/index.html – Samosas
Yummi Tacos – Eggplant Burrito
Xian Sushi and Noodle – Edamame Gyoza
Unicorniverse – Cream-Filled Croissant
Wordless Wednesday: Get Stuffed
Bistro Vonish – Beet Piroshky with Cabbage & Seitan
Bodhi Viet Vegan – Stuffed King Mushroom
Dosa Shack – Jack of All
El Cantaro – Chile Rellenos
Eldorado Cafe – Veganchiladas
Millennium – Tamal
Bistro Vonish – Spinach-Mushroom Kolache
El Cantaro – Enchiladas
Wordless Wednesday: Simply Stuffed
Mr. Natural – Tamales
Konarq – Samosa
Taqueria La Venganza – Carnitas Burrito
Four Brothers – Vegan Arepa
Fonda San Miguel – Enchilada Con Hongos y Coliflor
Timeless Coffee & Bakery – Chocodile
No Bones About It
Iconic as it is deeply flawed, the imagery of a dog gnawing away at a huge, meaty bone is one embedded in our cultural fabric, a remnant of misguided early training practices. Our tiny beasts are carnivores at heart, some argue, irresistibly drawn to the taste of meat, who love nothing more than savoring our scraps while getting a good dental workout at the same time. Without picking apart the umpteen faults in that shaky logic, the irrefutable truth is that bones are dangerous for dogs big and small, young and old. Brittle and easily snapped into pointed shards, those sharp pieces can result in choking, digestive blockages, cuts around the gums and throat, vomiting, and in the worst cases, yes, those symptoms can be compounded, and that innocent treat can become fatal.
Vegan or not, bones have no place on the menu for humans, so why should they suffice for our canine companions? Countless alternatives exist for safer, softer options, including those made from scraps of a different sort. Polishing off a few yards of leftover remnant yarn, this quick knit bone was a satisfying project for both human and animal participants.
A prodigious chewer with especially pointed little teeth, I thought for sure my monster baby would tear right through my handiwork in less time than it took to complete, but I’m happily surprised by its longevity thus far. Content to teethe rather than shred, Luka seems to savor this new toy with a sense of appreciation. It’s only a matter of time before the plush facsimile lies in ruin, no doubt, but that can easily be replaced; the pup himself most certainly cannot.
Do or Do-nut
Bigger is always better, or so we’re led to believe here in America. Grande sounds good, but why stop there when you can get a Venti, or even a Trenta? While you’re at it, you might as well super-size that order, or just get your whole meal in a bucket when no other vessel is large enough to accommodate. The literal proportions of the situation can quickly get out of hand, but by no means is this a criticism- More of an amused observation. I fully accept my own guilt when it comes to pushing reasonable size limitations in all aspects, and especially when it comes to food. Though I’d like to think of myself as more rational, balanced, or reserved, it’s hard to deny when the entire volume of your largest suitcase is occupied by just one doughnut.
Somehow it figures that the single largest object to have ever emerged from my crochet hook would be a dessert. Coming from this sweet-toothed and food-obsessed crafter, what else could it have really been? Billed as a “floor poof,” I’d like to think that this creation is genuinely more functional than frivolous. Kick up your feet and use it as an ottoman; stack up some reading material to enjoy it as a side table; cozy up with it on the couch as a super plush pillow. Really, its utility is as expansive as its physical size.
What I didn’t anticipate was that everyone in the house would want to make the most of this enormous fiberfill fritter.
It should come as no surprise that dogs love doughnuts too. One four-legged visitor discovered that my cotton snack cake was in fact the perfect size for a dog bed. Seeing this sweet pup so happily wedged in the center, it was hard to argue that in this case, bigger really was better. Maybe I should try stepping it up next time and build one with a Great Dane in mind. It’s best to keep thinking big, right?
Pattern from Twinkie Chan’s Crocheted Abode a la Mode.