Monthly Archives: July 2010

Haven't You Always Wanted A Monkey?

Posted on July 28, 2010 by Catherine Burt

Honestly? Me, either – even if I had a million dollars. But I like to help monkeys, so I wanted to tell you about the one I’m sponsoring. Meet Blaise, whose name I suggested, after the patron saint of wild … Read More

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Happy Trails Tamale Pie – Don’t punch those dogies

Posted on July 21, 2010 by Catherine Burt

“Cattle ranching is driven by a population’s desire to eat beef. When Cortez’ conquistadores had completed the conquest of the Aztec and Mayan empires they were rich and powerful beyond their wildest dreams but the local foodstuff lacked the meat they desired. … Read More

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Book Review: On Their Own Terms: Bringing Animal Rights Philosophy Down to Earth

Posted on July 14, 2010 by Catherine Burt

On Their Own Terms: Bringing Animal Rights Philosophy Down to Earth is the newest book by Lee Hall, Vice President of Legal Affairs for Friends of Animals. This book has two very simple, very straightforward central themes, which I love, … Read More

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Little Willie Won't… Go Home

Posted on July 7, 2010 by Catherine Burt

UPDATE 7/14/10: Willie’s owners have been found and he has returned home! ********************************************************************************** The 4th (and, in Utah, 24th) of July holidays are always a tough time for our 4-legged friends. The noise, bright explosions and excitement of summer festivities … Read More

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Eating from the Garden: Strawberry Rhubarb Cobbler

Posted on July 1, 2010 by Catherine Burt

Strawberries and rhubarb are very easy to grow here in Utah! Both plants are perennials and are hardy enough to survive our cold, snowy winters. You’ll get 2-3 years of good fruitbearing from strawberry plants, and they will send out “runners” that … Read More

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