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Special Features: The bold, colorful custom artwork on the front and back cover, and whimsical characters who frolick in celebration, will immediately catch your eye. Sprinkled liberally throughout its pages are poignant observations about animal behavior expressed by thoughtful, humorous quotes from great leaders, historians, writers and poets which will capture your heart. Delightful tabbed dividers highlight the colorful custom art separating the contents into animal related categories such as Ap-pet-izers & Whisker Wetters; Purr-fect Side Dishes; Lick Your Chops; Desserts to Drool For; and Tail Waggin' Tidbits. Critter Cuisine offers recipes to pamper special cats, dogs, birds, and horses with tasty homemade meals and treats. Top Dogs showcases signature recipes from local restaurants, chefs and veterinarians. Celebrities and animal advocates Doris Day, Charles Barkley, Tippi Hedren, Bart Starr, and Betty White eagerly contributed their favorite recipes to Top Dogs. "Bless the beasts and the children. . ." which introduces Heart to Heart emphasizes the joys and responsibilities of pet ownership and humane treatment of all God's creatures. Also included is valuable information for pet owners: Spay/neuter Resources, Animal Adoption Services, Emergency Pet Planning Tips, and Traveling with your pet. After getting your paws on a copy of this treat, you'll rush to fetch one for a friend.

Description: "Paws To Celebrate" is a unique cookbook that appeals to animal lovers, cookbook collectors and cooks everywhere. One of the most ambitious fundraisers in the history of the Auxiliary, this special cookbook was created with animal lovers in mind and celebrates the bond between people and pets. Many of these recipes are southern, passed down from generation to generation and reminiscent of front porch swings, garden fresh vegetables, sweet tea, and good home cooking. By combining tasty recipes and spicing up its pages with meaningful information, the contents will please the palate and nourish both body and soul.

Funds raised support: Founded in 1883, the Greater Birmingham Humane Society (Gbhs) was the first humane society in the South and one of the first twelve in our nation. It is dependent on the generosity of the public, businesses, and foundations to keep its doors open and receives no funding from city, state, federal agencies, or the United Way. In 2008, nearly 2,500 pets adopted from the shelter were given a second chance at life when they were welcomed into permanent, loving homes. However, new faces arrive daily with mouths to be fed, ears to be scratched and homes to be found. The Gbhs Auxiliary, a 501c3 organization, was established in 1979 and is dedicated to producing a variety of fundraisers each year. Proceeds from these events assist the Gbhs with operational costs and the multitude of services it provides our community. All of the money raised by the Auxiliary benefits the Greater Birmingham Humane Society.

Cost: $25.00
plus $5.00 S/H per book.

• 1 c. chopped, toasted pecans
• 1 c. firmly packed brown sugar, light or dark
• 1/2 c. all purpose flour
• 2 lg. eggs
• 1/2 c. melted butter
• 1/4 tsp. vanilla

Combine pecans, brown sugar, and flour in a mixing bowl. In a separate bowl beat eggs until foamy. Stir in butter and vanilla. Pour egg and butter mixture over dry ingredients and stir just until moistened. Scoop batter into muffin tin lined with baking cups that have been sprayed with Pam. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes. Check muffins after 20 minutes. Muffins should be a little gooey in the middle when removed from the oven. Cool on a wire rack. Note: I use an ice cream scoop to fill baking cups so that each muffin turns out the same size. These are marvelous with a cup of fresh brewed coffee.