[AnimatedPet]

Try this if your dog likes meat flavors. Who are we kidding, what dog doesn't? Also you can cook and cut up some chicken liver which are also good treats!



Ingredients:
1/4 cup Wheat germ or cream of wheat
1/4 cup Dry milk powder
3 (2.5 oz. each) jars of baby food (beef or chicken)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl.
3. Roll into small balls, place on greased cookie sheet, and flatten slightly with a fork.
4. Bake 15 minutes or until lightly browned.
5. Cool on wire rack before serving.
6. Refrigerate or freeze leftovers.

[CorkyMax]

I have never tried this recipe so I don't know if it is a soft treat or not! I have a hard time finding recipes that don't have a lot of grains, etc (like cornmeal) or things I don't think are good for the dog. This one has whole wheat flour but otherwise sounds good to me! It is a recipe from the book: Throw Me A Bone by Cooper Gillespie (2003)


Oatmeal Go-Bananas Training Treats

Vegetable shortening
3 to 4 eggs
1/3 cup canola oil (or corn oil--which I'd rather not use!)
1/3 cup honey
1/3 cup blackstrap molasses
1 cup skim milk
3 ripe bananas, mashed
3 cups whole wheat flour
3 to 6 cups uncooked oatmeal, depending on texture preferences
---Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Lightly grease a 10-by 15-inch baking sheet with vegetable shortening.
---Place the eggs, oil, honey, molasses, milk, and mashed bananas in a bowl, and mix with a hand (stick) blender. Add the flour and oatmeal, and mix until it has the consistency of cake mix.
---Spread the batter in the prepared pan. Let the dogs lick the spoon and bowl! Bake 1 hour; turn off oven, and let the treats sit until oven cools. Turn onto the counter or a cutting board, and using a pizza cutter or knife, cut into whatever shapes suit your fancy (or break into pieces). Dogs don't care. Cover and refrigerate, or freeze for up to two months.

[DoG Chef]

Hi There,

I have a great dry kibble recipe that I send out with my free recipes.
You can go to my web site, which is about making your own dog food, and sign up to get a bunch of really great recipes for healthy dog food, special needs dog foods, vegetarian , puppy.. and treats. JUST good food and supplement tips and how to make them.



I also custom alter recipes based on health needs, so if you have a dogie with special needs let me know.

I am interested in peoples feedback on their (dogies) favorite recipes and treats they like the best, plus other food related comments.

thanks..
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[CorkyMax]

Here is a treat recipe that doesn't have a lot of grains or other unhealthy ingredients! (Only a half cup of bread crumbs)

Meatball Mania
1/2 lb. ground beef
2 Tbsp. grated cheese
1 carrot, FINELY grated
1/4 tsp. garlic powder (Prob. don't need this)
1/2 cup bread crumbs (whole wheat is healthiest)
1 egg, beaten
1 tsp. tomato paste (prob. sub with catsup)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine all ingredients together; mix thoroughly. Roll into meatballs-whatever size is appropriate for your dog. Place on a cookie sheet sprayed with non-fat cooking spray. Bake for 15-20 mins., or until they are brown and firm. Cool and store in the fridge or freezer. (Of course only keep in fridge so long before having to freeze them!)

[CorkyMax]

Upset Tummy Recipe

1 C. distilled or spring water
1 tsp. slippery elm powder
1 T. honey (for dogs)---omit for cats

Place water in a small saucepan and mix in powder, stirring with a whisk to remove all lumps. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. After mixture reaches a boil, turn down to simmer and stir a few more minutes until it thickens slightly. Remove from heat. Allow to cool.

Mix in food at mealtime. Give 1/2 teaspoon three or four times a day to a cat. Give 1 teaspoon to 3 tablespoons (depending on your dog’s size) three or four times a day. If dog or cat will not eat, you can give it with a teaspoon, syringe, or baster.

HINT - Makes a great tea for us humans, who eat too much on Turkey Day!

[CorkyMax]

Turkey Rolls a la Pug

1 loaf uncooked bread dough or pizza dough
¼ cup turkey broth
1 to 2 teaspoons flour
¾ cup cooked turkey, cut up small
½ cup cooked vegetables
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
grated cheese

Roll out the dough and cut into 3 inch circles with cookie cutter. In a saucepan, combine the broth and flour, stirring 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 1 to 2 teaspoons of the turkey mixture onto each circle. Fold up the sides and pinch shut. Roll into a ball shape. Sprinkle or roll each ball with grated cheese. Arrange the balls on a cookie sheet. Cook in a preheated 375 degree oven for 10-15 minutes, until they are golden brown. Let cool. Great for humans too! YUMMMMM

[CorkyMax]

1 cup oat flour
1 cup brown rice flour
1 cup canned (plain) pumpkin (or fresh pureed pumpkin)
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 egg
1/3 cup water
---Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine all ingredients together, mix until a dough forms. Roll into small balls (about 1" in diameter) and place on an ungreased cookie sheet. (They can be rather close together as they don't spread while cooking). Bake 20-25 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool completely on a wire rack. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

*These treats are high in fiber, low in fat, meat-free and low in protein.

[bostonlover]

ohhhh soo many treat!! my day off is monday and will need to having a backing day with the puppies so see how they turn out!

[evanhog]

friends till i see this post i was thinking of only ready made stuff. but am really happy to see so many recipe for my jessy, going to try some of these. since this is first time i am going to try are there any particular recipe to start out first so that i can create interest in jessy.

[CorkyMax]

Originally Posted by evanhog

friends till i see this post i was thinking of only ready made stuff. but am really happy to see so many recipe for my jessy, going to try some of these. since this is first time i am going to try are there any particular recipe to start out first so that i can create interest in jessy.

Of the recipes that are shown--a dog would love the liver treats the best. As I stated earlier--I use to make these a lot but I didn't like the corn meal for the dogs but I suppose if you didn't cut up the biscuits too big and didn't feed too many a day it wouldn't be as bad! But hey I checked out that 2nd post done by Prisca with all the links just now and there is a liver treat there that does use oatmeal! Lol, I had stated that I was wondering if I could sub the oatmeal for the corn meal in my previous post and that I hadn't tried it yet----Well somebody else must of been thinking the same as me and must of experimented and did it w/the oatmeal. I am going to try these! I went over there and copied the recipe and will paste it in a post following this post. If you haven't checked out those links in that 2nd post by Prisca--might find a lot more recipes--I'm going to go back and check out the rest of them, myself later on. As to the other recipes written out in this thread that I would think a dog would like best: (I haven't tried them yet but know from the ingredients that my dogs would like these the most)--Meatball Mania and Turkey Rolls a la Pug. Anything with meat taste and esp. liver! Going to get that recipe I mentioned above now and post it below this post! Happy baking--Let us know what you make and how your Jessy likes them!!

[CorkyMax]

Liver Dog Treats
with Cheese
What's not to love with these liver dog treats with cheese The aromatic flavors of liver, that all dogs seem to go crazy over, and the creamy goodness of cheese combine to create greatness.

Liver is a fantastic addition to your homemade dog treat recipes.

Tips: If you do not have oat flour you can make your own by grinding rolled oats in your food processor. You will need 1 1/4 cup of oats to make 1 cup of oat flour. Grind until it is the consistency of flour. If you don't have brown rice flour, you can substitute a few different flours. You can use barley, potato, millet or spelt flour using the same measurements.

Ingredients:

1/2 lb. raw beef liver (you can substitute chicken liver)
1 cup oat flour
1 1/2 cup brown rice flour
1 cup low fat cheddar cheese, shredded
1/4 tsp garlic powder or granulated garlic (not garlic salt)
1 egg
Additional flour for rolling


Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350° F
Puree liver in a food processor. It's ok if there are a few very small pieces.
Pour the liver into a bowl.
Stir in the flours, cheese, garlic and egg until thoroughly combined.
Roll the dough out to a 1/4" thickness.
Cut with dog cookie cutters or a pizza cutter. OR, drop spoonfuls for dog cookies. You can flatten them with a glass bottom dipped in flour. Or you can leave them in a ball shape.
Place on a ungreased baking sheet.
Bake for 20 minutes or until golden in color.
Let cool completely on a wire rack.

Storing: These liver dog treats with cheese will last for 1 week in the refrigerator. They will be good for 6 months in the freezer.

[CorkyMax]

Dog Treat and Dog Food Storage:
How, and for How Long?
Learning about dog treat and dog food storage may be the last thing on your mind when you first start baking for your dog. Let's face it, it is way more fun picking out cute dog cookie cutters, than thinking about an airtight dog food storage container. But you don't want to go to the effort of making your first batch of dog biscuits to see a week later they are stale or have gone bad.

How do you Store all those
Homemade Dog Treats?

Things to Consider:

Where you live -
Is it hot and humid, cold and dry or a combination of these? Homemade dog biscuits that are left in a dog treat jar on the counter will last a lot longer in a cool and dry environment than one that is hot and humid.

Preservatives - Even though store bought dog treats may last longer because of their preservatives, one reason we bake our own is because of all those undesirable additives, including the preservatives.

But not all preservatives are bad. You can bake with natural preservatives such as vitamin C and E. You can also use citric acid (like those found in citrus fruits) and rosemary.


Ingredients - The type and amount of certain ingredients plays a part in how you store homemade dog treats. If you have baked dog cookies with butter or oil, they will not last as long as ones made with margarine. Also, treats made with meat and/or meat juices, will need to be refrigerated and will not last as long as other treats.

Moisture - The moisture, texture and denseness of your dog treats also plays a part. A crunchy or hard treat will last weeks longer than soft dog training treats or moist dog cupcakes.

Cool - No, we're not saying you're cool for baking homemade dog treats (even though you are!). We're talking about temperature. Before storing homemade dog treats, you need to be sure that your treats are completely cooled. If you don't you could end up with a moldy dog treat jar, because of condensation, definitely not good dog eats.

Light - You and your dog treats have an enemy, it's light. Well, really, direct bright sunlight and heat are your enemies. The best place to store homemade dog treats is in a cool, dark and dry place.


If you consider these few things when it comes time to store homemade dog treats, your dog will be enjoying your baking efforts for many weeks!

Longer Term Storage:
This is where the real fun begins. You can make your homemade dog biscuits last for months.
Refrigerator: Using an airtight container is the best way to go. If you use this, your treats can last for at least 2 months in the refrigerator.

Freezer: If you use an airtight container your homemade dog cookies should last for at least 8 months in the freezer.

Depending on your dog's taste, you may want to bring the refrigerated treats to room temperature before serving. Or, if you have a dog that loves ice cubes and other cold treats, she may enjoy them straight from the refrigerator or even the freezer.

A great reason to properly store your treats, and to learn about dog food storage options, is to take advantage of harvest time. If you and your dog frequent the local farmers markets, you can pick produce at it's freshest, make it into dog treats, and enjoy that goodness all year.

Correct storage also allows you to host a stress free dog party if you have a majority of the treats already made in the refrigerator or freezer.

Learning how to correctly store homemade dog treats and learning about dog food storage just makes sense. You have spent time (and money) baking great dog treats for your special little family member. There is no reason to let those efforts go to waste. So keep these tips in mind the next time you get in the kitchen and bake up some homemade dog treats.

[CorkyMax]

Sweet Potato Dog Chew -
Vegetarian Alternative to Rawhide

You'll love making this sweet potato dog chew recipe for your dog because sweet potatoes are loaded with beneficial nutrients like Vitamin E, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Iron.

Since it's one of the sweetest of all the vegetables, just like the name implies, you'll have no trouble getting your dog to try this dog treat recipe.

Making your own all natural dog treat is an excellent alternative to rawhide.



Ingredients:

1 Large Sweet Potato, washed & dried

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 250° F
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Cut the side of the sweet potato lengthwise. Cutting the side of the potato first allows you to then turn the potato onto this flat surface that you have just created. Having a stable area to rest the potato will make it easier to cut the potato into slices. Don't discard that first piece, it comes out just as yummy as the rest!
Cut the rest of the potato into 1/3" slices, no smaller than 1/4".
Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 3 hours, turning half way through.
Cool completely on a wire rack.

Storing - Although these treats are dried, you will want to keep them in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks. You can freeze them for up to 4 months.

Me talking here!---If you have a food dehydrator---Would think that would work also and you wouldn't have to have your oven in use all that time!

[Lara's mom]

Thanks Corky/Max!!!

I've been looking for a recipe for these for ages! All the ones I've found use a food dehydrator thingy which I don't have. I'm going to try these a.s.a.p.!!!

[CorkyMax]

Liver Dog Treats:
Equals One Happy Dog
If you want to see your dog happier than he's ever been, bake him some liver dog treats. There is a characteristic aroma and taste dogs just can't get enough of.

You can take advantage of this eager to please side of your dog and use liver as your dog training treats and training tool.
What Will Your Dog do for Liver Treats?


What to Consider When Using Liver:

Vitamin A - Even though liver has a whole host of beneficial nutrients and vitamins, one of which is vitamin A, too much can do damage. If you dog ingests a large amount of liver at one time, in severe cases it could lead to vitamin A toxicity. So, how much is too much? That depends on the size and weight of your dog. Typically organ meat should not be more than 5-10% of your dogs total diet. However, we are talking about treats. A treat is an occasional indulgence, so there should not be a need for concern.

Organic - You may want to consider purchasing organic liver. Since the liver functions in removing toxins from the body, an organic liver will have fewer toxins. You should also consider purchasing calf liver or organic calf liver. Since the calf is young, it will have a minimal amount of build-up compared to an adult. Whatever type of liver you purchase, it should be hormone, steroid and antibiotic free, and preferably pasture raised.

Stinky - OK, so this isn't quite as important as nutrition. But you need to be warned that not everyone enjoys the smell of cooked liver. So, you may want to air out the kitchen during and after baking your liver dog biscuits to avoid the stinky fragrance.

Clean-Up - Some of the homemade liver dog treats require that you puree the liver in a food processor. Once liver is in a liquid state, it dries very quickly. It is then quite difficult to remove when it comes time to clean up. I recommend taking the time to immediately rinse any utensils used with liver. Once the treats are baking away in the oven, you can address the task of washing dishes (or in my case loading the dishwasher!).

If you are just getting into baking homemade dog treats, liver is a great place to start. Since almost all dogs love liver, you will have lots of positive reinforcement for your hard baking efforts. And with simple recipes, bake up a batch, and see what your dog will do for some liver dog cookies!

[CorkyMax]

Originally Posted by Lara's mom

Thanks Corky/Max!!!

I've been looking for a recipe for these for ages! All the ones I've found use a food dehydrator thingy which I don't have. I'm going to try these a.s.a.p.!!!

You are welcome----I pasted that recipe from the 1st link from the 2nd post (by Prisca) There are a lot of good things there and guess you will catch the post I just entered on Before you make recipes with liver. I haven't had time yet to check out the other links she gave, Lol, too busy going through the 1st link--but I bet the others are pretty good--She said they were her favorite sites for cooking!:mrgreen:

[CorkyMax]

Make Beet Chips for an Easy
Vegetarian Dog Treat
This vegetarian dog treat is easy and makes for sweet homemade dog treats.


Dogs will love the sweetest of all vegetables, the beet. Actually, it gets even sweeter when it's dried because the sugars are concentrated.

Although the beet has a high sugar content, it is still very low in calories and fat. That, plus the fact that it is a good source of Vitamin C, Potassium, Fiber, Iron, and Folic Acid, make it perfect for dog training treats.


Ingredients:

1 can of sliced beets

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350° F
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Drain the beets and rinse until the water runs clear.
Place slices of beet in a single layer.
Bake for 35 minutes. Turn off the oven and let them sit for 10 minutes.
Cool completely on a wire rack.

Storing: These chewy beet chips dog treats will last in the refrigerator for 3 weeks. You can freeze them for up to 4 months.

Tips & Techniques
Fresh Beets - You can use fresh beets if you'd like. You'll need to adjust the baking time to approximately 30 minutes. Also, after peeling and slicing the beets, you'll need to lightly coat them with cooking spray, extra virgin olive oil, or another cooking oil.


Low Sodium - If you can find canned beets with low sodium, those are the preferred choice. Rinsing the beets in the steps above helps remove some of the salt, but starting with less is better.


Small Pieces - The extra small pieces of sliced beet may get to crunchy in the oven. The extra crispy pieces should be discarded so they don't harm your dog's mouth.


Even though the beet originated in the Mediterranean, you don't have to have a Mediterranean breed like the Bichon Frise, Maltese, or Havanese to appreciate this delicious vegetarian dog treat, dried beet chips.

Me talking here---I wouldn't give my dogs too much at a time as it is high in sugar but still a good way to get away from those darn rawhides!

[CorkyMax]

Fruits
Sweet, soft and sometimes crisp, fruit dog treats are a readily accepted as a new dog treat. What fruits can you feed your dog? Remember, never feed your dog the stems, leaves, or the pits of any of these approved fruits. This is not an extensive list, but it should get you started:

Apples
Bananas
Berries
Pumpkin

Vegetables
Our sweet dogs can be like kids when it comes to leafy green vegetables. At first, it's a nose up in the air and a closed mouth. But if you introduce new foods in a fun and recognizable way, they'll clean their plates and ask for more.
If your dog still won't have anything to do with veggies, puree, and hide them in their favorite dog treat recipes, it works almost every time!


Broccoli
Carrots
Cauliflower
Green Beans
Peas
Potatoes
Spinach
Squash
Sweet Potatoes
Zucchini

Fruits & Veggies to Avoid



Avocados
Grapes & Raisins
Mushrooms
Onions

You'll want to make a choice regarding whether to include Garlic in your homemade dog treats. Garlic is related to the onion, so it may have similar effects. All of our dog treat recipes, if they include garlic, are a very small amount of the total dog treat. If you want to omit the garlic in any dog biscuit recipe, you can, it will not affect the final dog treat.

With any new food, whether it's vegetarian dog food, vegan dog treats, or fruit dog treats, moderation is key. Please, if you have questions about what to feed your dog, consult a trusted Veterinarian.

[CorkyMax]

Avoid Foods Poisonous to Dogs,
Just a Bite May be too Much
We would never intentionally feed treats made from foods poisonous to dogs. We bake for our dogs, sleep with our dogs and overall just plain love our dogs. That's why we must learn what can be used in moderation and what should be avoided all together.Foods Poisonous to Dogs - Do You Know What They Are?
We will be considering dog treat ingredients that you will most likely find in your homemade dog treat recipes.

Be aware that a smaller dog may be more prone to the ill effects of some foods poisonous to dogs than a larger dog.

The first time you introduce a new food, do so in a small amount and watch for upset tummies.





Baby Food – This is OK in small amounts. But, keep in mind that baby food may contain onions or onion powder. It may also contain excess sugar and salt, which are normally not needed in a dog's diet. If you decide to use baby food in your dog treat ingredients, review the benefits to buying and baking with organic dog treat ingredients.

Cheese and Milk – These are not foods poisonous to dogs. However, you should know that some dogs are sensitive to dairy products. Some even to the point of being lactose intolerant. You can use a recipe like the homemade peanut butter dog biscuits since it's made with soy milk, as an alternative.

Chocolate – Even though your dog may want a taste of your chocolate, avoid those tempting puppy dog eyes. Chocolate, in all of it's forms, except white chocolate, can make very dangerous dog treats. The result may be as small as vomiting or diarrhea, but depending on the type and amount consumed, it may also lead to abnormal heart rhythm, tremors, seizures and in severe instances, death. With so many yummy dog treats available, skip the chocolate all together.

Onions – Onions have the ability to cause changes in red blood cells, possibly damaging them and causing anemia. Even though you only have a cause for concern if it is eaten in a very large amount, play it safe and avoid all onion products.

Liver - This can be a great addition to any treat, but especially training treats. The aroma is hard to ignore, and most dogs will obey quite nicely to have a taste. However, large amounts of cooked liver can cause vitamin A toxicity. So, keep your dog guessing what will be in his treats next and avoid overloading his system with any one ingredient.

Macadamia Nuts and Walnuts – These nuts qualify as toxic foods for dogs. They contain unknown toxins that may result in weakness, muscle tremors and paralysis. Talk about dangerous dog treats! You also need to be aware that, while other varieties of nuts may be safe, they can be heavily salted, and they contain high amounts of fat. So keep these in moderation.

Potato – There is no problem with potatoes, except for the green parts, because they are toxic. In potatoes and other Solanum species, including the tomato, if the green part is eaten in large amounts, it can be dangerous. However, a bit of potato here and there shouldn’t cause any problems for your dogs.

Raisins and Grapes – Unfortunately we don't know much about why these are foods poisonous to dogs, but we do know that they are. With so many other healthy choices of ingredients to bake homemade dog treats, don't risk it by adding either to your recipes.

Salt – Why do you put salt on your food? It's for flavor right? Well dogs have a lot less taste buds than we do. They get the "taste" of food through their incredible sense of smell. So, because of this, salt is just unnecessary. Also salt, in large amounts, can lead to kidney issues for your dog, and possibly pose a risk for the development of a sodium ion toxicosis. So if she won't miss it, don't add it!

Sugar and Sweeteners – Sugar and sweeteners are similar to salt, just not needed, and not missed. But that's not the only reason sugar should be avoided. Some experts believe that continuous feeding of sugar can lead to hypoglycemia, obesity and tooth decay. Also artificial sweeteners are on the list of toxic food for dogs.

The ASPCA has a full list of people foods, that may be toxic to your dog. Please review their website as it may save your dogs life.

I just looked at the ASPCA list (Is this the organization that everyone is saying 'Is off their rocker?' Whatever--I think they are off their rocker on this list for sure!!) I even hesitate to give this web address for this as I think some of the things they mention are just "stupid!' but will list it so you can make your own decisions. Lol, I've been feeding broccoli and other things for years. They may have listed it because too much of a GOOD thing can cause problems as depleting other nutrients or to do with some things may have a tendency to start various kinds (depending on each dif. veg.) of stones in the dogs (kidney stones, bladder stones, etc.) Duh, these recipes are not going to have that much in them to start with, unless of course you fed the whole batch at once!! (for crying out loud!) They should of had details on each item they listed!!! But, reluctantly-Here is the address:
ASPCA | People Foods

[CorkyMax]

Peanut Butter Dog Biscuit
Recipe with Oatmeal

This peanut butter dog biscuit recipe is what you're looking for if you want easy dog treat recipes. With only four ingredients, one of which is water, you're likely to have all of the ingredients on hand in your pantry.

Ingredients:
2 cups whole wheat flour (you can use another type of flour if your dog is sensitive to wheat)
1 cup rolled oats
1/3 cup peanut butter, chunky or smooth (I used smooth this time)
1 1/4 cups hot water

Additional flour for rolling

Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350° F
Mix dry ingredients together.
Mix in the peanut butter and hot water. You may need to add more water if the dough is too sticky.
Knead the dough well.
Roll out the dough into 1/4" thickness and cut into shapes with dog cookie cutters.

Note - This recipe doesn't call for it, but I put an egg wash (one egg whisked with a fork and then brushed on with a pastry brush) on the treats before I baked them. It gives them a nice sheen once they're baked.

Bake on a lightly greased cookie sheet for 40 minutes. Turn off the oven and let them cool overnight.

If you and your dog can't wait that long, cool them completely on a wire rack before serving.
Instead of cutting out more shapes with the left over peanut butter and oatmeal dough, I rolled it into balls. Then I made a cross hatch fork mark on the dog cookies. This is the same way you would do for human peanut butter cookies.

After: The cookies get very hard, just the way dogs like them!

Storing: This peanut butter dog biscuit recipe makes biscuits that will last in a sealed air tight container at room temperature for one week. You can store them in the refrigerator for 3 weeks and in the freezer for up to 6 months.

But how do you choose just one peanut butter dog biscuit recipe from the many available? Look for a recipe that combines another one of your dogs favorite foods. A couple suggestions: with bacon, cheese and/or bananas.

The strong aroma of peanut butter has the ability to mask other flavors. So if you're looking to get more veggies into your dogs diet, then choose a recipe that combines the two.

Your dog will enjoy the peanut butter and you'll enjoy knowing he's getting the best ingredients in his homemade biscuits.