12/30 Rusty AMPS 149, +6 138, +9 126, PMPS 162, +4.5 160

[Ella & Rusty & Stu(GA)]

Yesterday

Good evening everyone on the eve of New Year's Eve,

Beautiful day here with quite a bit of snow so far (and more to come). This is wonderful! We'll be a able to go snowshoeing on New Year's Day.

Rusty is having a pretty flat blue day. We'll see where he is tomorrow and whether or not he gets a dosecrease. He enjoyed the Newman's Own Turkey & Turkey Liver, and also FF T&G (the cans marked Nov. 2018 seem to be especially good). He slept a lot today in his perch over the radiator. He's sitting on the couch right now, waiting for me to come downstairs. Rusty has developed a taste for plain, no-fat Greek yogurt. Edward gives him a spoonful every day at lunch time, and it is wonderful to watch him lick that spoon, his eyes half- closed in pleasure. Who would have thought?

Edward's Hungarian potato bread turned out well (we think). It's a huge loaf and will feed 12 people nicely. Tomorrow will be a day of getting ready for the party. I'll be making Liptauerkäse to go with the potato bread. This is a cheese spread that is popular in Austria and the former Austro-Hungarian Empire. It consists of butter, cream cheese, a little cottage cheese, onions, capers, caraway seeds, and lots of sweet paprika. Not exactly low in cholesterol but it sure tastes good. It makes a good dip for pretzel sticks, too.

Thinking of you all tonight and hoping that all kitties and beans who are under the weather will be feeling a lot better soon. bbl,

 

[carfurby (GA)]

It sounds like Rusty is doing well. I hope he gives you some green soon. Nice that he enjoys the yogurt so much. Enjoy your party.

 

[HWright]

Hi Ella, wishing you and yours a healthy and happy new year and fun new years party. Edward's potato bread sounds great as well as your Austro-Hungarian Empire dip.

Rusty: blues are good, green is good too. Hang in there and enjoy your yogurt! GA Hoppy, also a Weggie, loved yogurt too .

Vines for gentle night, blessings for the new year and thanks for your kindness, friendship and fun with Sootie being part of the LL festivities culinary crew. Was very special for her and our household ... times I will always remember fondly and with happiness.

 

[Chris & China (GA)]

It consists of butter, cream cheese, a little cottage cheese, onions, capers, caraway seeds, and lots of sweet paprika

Oh that sounds wonderful!!! And who care's about the cholesterol?? The calories (and therefore all the other stuff) that's in holiday foods don't count!! (See rule #9)

With all the snow you guys have gotten, it's a good thing Rusty loves his radiator!! You might enjoy getting out in the cold, but I'm betting Rusty likes his warm places a lot better!!

Yo Rusty, dude!! Dosecrease threat has been issued.....better get back down to the lagoon soon!! Mama's got a bad case of ITF!!

 

[Ella & Rusty & Stu(GA)]

The calories (and therefore all the other stuff) that's in holiday foods don't count!! (See rule #9)

I like #8!!

Happy New Year!

 

[Bron and Sheba (GA)]

Happy New Year!!
Your Hungarian potato bread sounds delicious.
I can't imagine snow at the moment with our heat!! But is sounds like a wonderland.
Thanks Rusty for keeping an eye on Sheba!

 

[Anne & Zener GA]

Tillie likes her yogurt too. We mix in her cosequin with it. @Chris & China, careful with those kind of jokes, people might believe you. I do like the calories leaking away from cookie breakage.
Liz

 

[Wendy&Neko]

Why do I always get hungry in Rusty's condo's? Good to hear he's got a good appy too. Neko liked yogurt too, until her IBD diagnosis.

Happy eve of New Years Eve. Think green Rusty.