Cooper Gives Thumbs Up to Dr. Harvey's Oracle Freeze Dried Beef!

Cooper Gives Thumbs Up to Dr. Harvey's Oracle Freeze Dried Beef!

For those of you who follow my page on Facebook and here at the Welcome Home Blog, you already know that my fur babies are my family and I love them more than anything.  I will do whatever it takes to keep them healthy, safe and happy. I don't care what it takes or what lengths I have to go, I want to do whatever it takes to make sure I am doing my part to prolong their lives and keep them happy and healthy.  Especially when it comes to choosing the right food.  

What I feed them is very important and I've spent many years trying to figure out the labels on commercial dog food. It's truly a challenge finding the right food when there are so many hidden ingredients. You stay clear of things like byproducts, salt and chemicals and other things we have no idea about.  

But then one day I found Dr. Harvey's!   Cooper and I were so impressed that I actually became an Ambassador for them so I could spread the news about their healthy and nutritious dog food.  I know that once you hear about it and give it a try....your days of trying to figure out dog food labels are over. That's how much I love their full line up.

You all know that I will not even talk about a product unless I love it myself. I will not endorse, represent or add my name or the name Welcome Home to any product unless I am completely sold on it myself. My standards are very high and so you will rarely see me promote much around here. But I love all of Dr. Harvey's products!  So do Katie and Cooper!  

Today I want to tell you about Dr. Harvey's Oracle.  It's what Cooper eats. 

Cooper Loves Dr. Harvey's Oracle Dog Food with Freeze Dried Beef! 

Cooper loves this food!  I have never seen him enjoy any food more and I feel good after feeding him what I know is a nutritious, healthy meal.  Oracle is a complete dog food with big chunks of freeze dried meat. It is loaded with veggies too and antioxidants like kelp and coconut oil and vitamins. The combination of ingredients is a real winner that your fur baby will love.  

Oracle comes in beef, chicken, and fish but Cooper loves the Beef.  Big delicious chunks of beef that hydrates with warm water. It's every dog's dream! And the rest of the ingredients are the perfect blend to keep him healthy. Look at these ingredients! 

Freeze-Dried Beef, Whole Egg, Chicken, Sweet Potatoes, Carrots, Calcium Citrate, Flax Seed Meal, Green Beans, Zucchini, Broccoli, Peas, Beets, Parsley, Dried Yeast, Lecithin, Alfalfa, Dried Kelp, Dried Ground Fenugreek, Dried Ground Fennel, Dried Ground Ginger, Dried Ground Peppermint, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Vitamin E Supplement, Manganese Proteinate, Vitamin A Acetate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Thiamine Mononitrate Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid.

 I couldn't make it any healthier if I made it myself.  Oracle is the perfect freeze dried pre-mix for dogs that contains no salt, sugar, wheat or soy and NO byproducts ! Dr. Harvey's thought of everything!   

Dr. Harvey's Oracle in the chicken flavor

So how do you prepare it?   It's so easy!  You simply pour it in a bowl and add warm water and let it sit for a few minutes. And this is what you get! Big chunks of beef with carrots and sweet potatoes, and green beans. Almost like a stew! Or a Casserole for dogs! And Oracle, the perfect freeze dried pre-mix for dogs and cats that contain no salt, sugar, wheat or soy! 

Oracle mixes up with just warm water to make a delicious Beef Stew! 

It’s called Dr. Harvey’s Oracle.  and he left nothing out as far as all the right blend of nutrients. And there's no salt or unhealthy byproducts or chemicals.  

There's no more slicing and dicing and chopping and no long hours spent in the kitchen making homemade dog food.  I am in and out of the kitchen in no time and watching Cooper enjoy his favorite meal!  

Please Note: This is not a prescription diet. It's not a special needs diet for dogs that are ill or need special diets. This is for ALL dogs. It's super healthy and just good food!  It's an incredibly healthy alternative to what's available on the market today. 

I love Dr. Harvey's products. I highly recommend them. It's an easy way to make your own homemade pet foods at home and know that you are including all the nutrients they need. As I said earlier, I have been creating my own recipes with Dr. Harvey's pre-mixes and I can't wait to share them with you! They will be coming here to the Welcome Home Blog soon.

In the meantime, visit Dr. Harvey's blog and Facebook page to read more about their products and how they came to be such a fantastic company! 

Go visit Dr. Harvey's today.

Blog:  https://www.drharveys.com/

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Disclaimer:  Dr. Harvey’s provided several products at no cost for me to review. I am not being compensated for helping spread the word about Dr. Harvey’s products, although they did make a donation to my Save A Life program. My goal is to spread the word about Dr. Harvey’s products so that pets can live a better, healthier life.  I received no additional benefits for writing this review and the opinions and ideas in this post are my own and are uninfluenced by any other person or business.

Simple Bacon and Egg Hash

Simple Bacon and Egg Hash

  

I have made hash a million times it seems.... and each time I come up with a faster, easier way to make it.  I like cornbeef hash, sweet potato hash, any kind of hash.  But when I want something delicious and easy and quick, I run to the store and buy some shortcuts. You will love this breakfast!   

Simple Bacon and Egg Hash

1 package  Simply Potatoes diced potatoes with Onion

8 strips of bacon, fried or oven baked

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons butter

4 large eggs

Salt and pepper to taste

  

  

Simply Potatoes are found in the refrigerated section.  They come in diced, diced with onions, and steakhouse diced with seasonin

gs.  Use the one you like. 

  

I never fry bacon anymore.  Not since I discovered how quick and easy it is to bake it.  No mess, no fuss and no shrinkage.  Turns out perfectly every single time!  Simply lay your bacon on a rack over a lined pan and bake at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes.

 

 

 

Beautiful, perfect bacon every time!  Drain on paper towel.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Next you are going to crumble or finely chop the bacon and set aside. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Melt the butter and oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Sauté the diced potatoes until lightly browned.  

  

 

Mix in the chopped bacon and spread out evenly over bottom of pan and press down on the mixture with a metal spatula. Let it fry for about 3 minutes between flips. Then flip sections over in the pan so that they brown on the other side. Press down again with the spatula. You should hear it sizzle as it browns. Continue to cook in this manner until the potatoes and the bacon are crispy. Add plenty of black pepper, and salt to taste.  Remove from heat.

Make 3-4 wells in the mixture. Break one egg into each well.       Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover with lid until eggs are set and have reached desired doneness.   

You can also put the skillet in the oven and bake at 325 degrees for about  20-25 minutes or until eggs are set. 

 

  

Using spatula lift out hash with eggs and serve on a plate.  Enjoy!


  






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Meat Loaf Cupcakes with Mashed Potatoes

Meat Loaf Cupcakes with Mashed Potatoes

1 pound extra lean ground beef
1/2 pound bulk sweet Italian sausage
1 cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
1 cup shredded carrots
1 cup tomato pasta sauce
1/2 cup water
2 Eggs
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh garlic
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
6 (3/4-ounce) slices Land O Lakes® Deli 4 Cheese Italian Blend cheese
Potato Topping
1 1/4 cups water
6 (3/4-ounce) slices Land O Lakes 4 Cheese Italian Blend, cut into quarters
2 cups mashed potatoes whipped with butter and milk
1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste

Heat oven to 450°F. Spray 12 cup muffin pan with no-stick cooking spray. Place muffin pan onto 9 x 13 inch baking pan; set aside.

Combine all meatloaf ingredients except cheese slices in large bowl; mix well. Stack 6 cheese slices. Cut into 4 even strips; then cut across into thirds to create 12 small square stacks of cheese.

Shape about 1/3 cupfuls meatloaf mixture into 12 (2 1/2-inch) balls. Press 1 stack cheese into center of each ball, covering evenly with meat mixture so cheese is in center. Place stuffed meatloaf mixture into muffin cups. Bake 20-25 minutes or until internal temperature is at least 165°F and meat is no longer pink.

Meanwhile, combine left over mashed potatoes and 6 cheese quarters and cook over medium-high heat until cheese is melted. Top each cupcake with about 3 tablespoons potato mixture over each meatloaf; sprinkle with paprika, if desired. Serve immediately.


http://www.landolakes.com/recipe/3646/italian-meatloaf-cupcakes

My Classic Summer Potato Salad

 




Everyone has their own favorite potato salad and most tend to make it just like their mother or grandmother. It's one of those things that you are fussy about if you're like me. I like good old fashioned potato salad that steers clear of that vinegar taste that you get in the grocery store.  Do you add pickles or dill or relish?  Do you add the eggs or leave them out? Do you use mayonnaise or Miracle Whip?  Do you add mustard?   This potato salad recipe is the one I grew up with and I love it warm or cold.  It's simple to make and I never change it.

Classic Summer Potato Salad

3 lb russet potatoes (approx 6 medium)
salt (1 teaspoon per quart of water
2 large hard boiled eggs
3/4 cup celery (about 2 ribs), diced or chopped
1/2 cup sweet onion, chopped fine
1/2 cup mayonnaise
3 tbsp prepared mustard
1 teaspoon celery seeds
salt and pepper to taste

Peel and dice the potatoes into approximately 1" ­inch cubes. Cover the potatoes with cold water and then bring to a gentle boil. Add salt and simmer until tender, about 7 to 9 minutes. Do not over cook.  Drain well and place potatoes in large mixing bowl.  Allow to cool.


























Mix together the mayonnaise, mustard and celery seeds. Add in the onions and celery and blend well.  Gently fold in the chopped hard cooked eggs. Season with salt and pepper to taste.  Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. You can serve the salad warm or chill so the flavors have a chance to meld together.

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♥ Creamy Shrimp Corn Chowder

Sometimes you just need a bowl of hearty soup to comfort your soul on a cold snowy day. I made this over the weekend and froze it for a day like today. Having it now with some cheddar cheese biscuits....oh yum!

Creamy Shrimp Corn Chowder

4 slices bacon, chopped...
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup celery, chopped
6 small red potatoes, chopped into bite sized pieces
2 cups of sweet corn (frozen or canned)
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
4 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup flour
2 cups of half-and-half (heavy cream if you like your soup thick and creamy)
1 lb. uncooked large shrimp, peeled
1/2 teaspoon of Old Bay seasoning (optional)
pinch of red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper

In a large Dutch Oven or soup pot, fry the bacon over medium high heat until almost crispy. Add onion and celery and cook until soft and translucent. Whisk in flour and continuing whisking and cooking until golden brown. Add the chicken broth, potatoes, corn, thyme, Old Bay, salt, and pepper. Bring to a low boil and then reduce to simmer for about 15 minutes, or until potatoes are fork tender.

Meanwhile, spray a large sauté pan with nonstick spray and over medium high heat saute the shrimp until pink and cooked through....usually about a minute or two per side. After the shrimp have cooked, remove from pan and chop into bite sized pieces and set aside. 

One potatoes are fork tender, pour in half and half or heavy cream and stir until thickened. Add chopped, cooked shrimp. Simmer soup for another 10-15 minutes and ladle into bowls and serve.

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My four girls LOVE THIS FOOD! Dr. Harvey's Canine Health

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I recently went looking for a new food for my girls. Not that I don't love Stella and Chewy's Freeze Dried Meal Mixers anymore....I just can't afford it. They continued to raise prices to the point of making it too expensive for me to feed four dogs. So, I decided to find a food that works for my girls and my budget. A food that they would love so much that they can't seem to get enough of it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Of course you know that I would only search for the best food I could find and trust me I have been searching for quite a while. You also know that it would have to be the best I could find before I would attach my name to it. So, I feel good about sharing my wonderful find with you all.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I needed to find a food that would be healthy, first and foremost. I mean, not just looking at the label and seeing meat as the first ingredient...what a rip off that is. We are finding out every day that the meat used in kibble is not always good. Meat from slaughter houses, euthanized animals or food sitting in non-refrigerated trucks....tainted meat is not good. The food I wanted to find had to have ingredients that were fresh and wholesome. Things that I would shop for if I were making it myself. Something human grade meals that I would eat myself! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

So, I searched and searched. Read label after label. And I finally found it. I had to go back to 7 years ago to the very food I fed my Cooper and Katie..... Dr. Harvey's. 

 

And I couldn't be any happier. My four girls LOVE THIS FOOD! I do not get paid to say this.... I make no money for recommending this product. I just want to share this experience with you. It has really made an incredible difference. Libby who is plagued with allergies has stopped scratching. All of them have healthy poops. That means a lot when you are looking at dogs that are not consistent and from time to time have diarrhea and constipation. Ears look good, more active, just overall happier.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It's called Canine Dr. Harvey's Canine Health Miracle Dog Food.

 

https://www.drharveys.com/products/dogs/1-canine-health-miracle-dog-food 

 

This is a human grade Dehydrated organic base mix that contains whole grains and vegetables. It allows me to choose my own proteins to mix with it. Unlike the other per-made dog foods on the market, I can change it every single day to whatever I want to add to it and the girls go nuts over it. One day I might feed them this mixed with cooked salmon. Another day cooked ground turkey. Some days I mix several. I even add scrambled eggs on some mornings. They love this food!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is perfect for us. I do not feed my dogs kibble. I would never recommend feeding a child dry, processed cereal every meal for the rest of their life, and it's the same with my dogs. Kibble is high heat processed, full of fillers & preservatives. 

 

The ingredients in Canine Health are simple and wholesome and so good for them.

Organic Rolled Oats, Sweet Potatoes, Carrots, Organic Barley, Organic Triticale, Organic Spelt, Organic Brown Rice, Organic Kamut, Potatoes, Celery, Green Beans, Beets, Broccoli, Crushed Eggshell, Peas, Parsley, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Taurine, Selenium Yeast, Vitamin E Supplement, Copper Proteinate, Nicotinic Acid, Manganese Proteinate, L-Carnitine, Vitamin A Acetate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement,. Biotin, Calcium Iodate, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid, Yeast, Alfalfa, Dried Kelp, Lecithin, Ground Flaxseed, Dried Ground Fenugreek, Dried Ground Fennel, Dried Ground Ginger, Dried Ground Peppermint.

 

 

Why Switch to Canine Health?

 

More Vitality

Homemade Dog Food Fresh and Easy

Better Digestion

Can help to provide Allergy Relief

Relief from Skin Irritation and Chronic Itching

Control Protein Content for Special Diets

Has been shown to improve Appetite

Good Nutrition can help Joint Flexibility

Healthy Diet can assist with Weight Management

A Healthy Diet can help Teeth and Gums

Loved by even the pickiest eaters

 

 

You simply add a scoop of Canine Health and a little water to make it the consistency of oatmeal. I like to make it a little wetter and they love it even more. I add the drippings from whatever protein I add or you can add a little vegetable, olive or canola oil or coconut oil. I just add the drippings from the cooked meat.

 

 

So how much is it?

Looks pricey at first...but then you realize how little you feed. And how one bag will last months. Each bag comes with a scoop and that one scoop will fill them up until they can't eat anymore when you add protein to it.

 

Here are some links for you to try the food and see for yourself how much your babies will love it.

 

FOR A FREE TRIAL SIZE GO TO: https://www.drharveys.com/.../1-canine-health-miracle-dog...

 

FOR A BIGGER TRIAL FOR JUST $9.99 go to https://amzn.to/3FOYGKQ

 

For the 5 pound bag go to https://amzn.to/49tkF7t

 

This is the one I bought and paid under $50 for and will last for quite some time even feeding 4 dogs.

 

IF YOU ORDER FROM Dr Harvey's direct, please enter the code WELCOMEHOME AND GET 10% OFF AND FREE SHIPPING.

 

https://www.drharveys.com/products/dogs/1-canine-health-miracle-dog-food