LETS TALK DOGS.....AND CHOCOLATE SPICEY SYRUP

Okay, lets talk dogs. Everyone I know has at least one dog if not two. Living in Cabo, all my friends either adopted a street dog or adopted one from the Shelter. The dogs, of course, were so grateful for this new life, they made wonderful companions. I knew all of my friends' dogs names and discussed them as part of a family discussion. In Cabo, when there weren't any telephones, everyone communicated with hand held radios and everyone had a handle, or radio name. Many people went by their dogs names or Two Dog Bob, Three Dog Bob, etc. I didn't even know some of these friends last names but when I addressed them it would be, "Hi, Two Dog, how are you doing?" So, of course, all my life I have had at least one dog. I now have four! Yes, four, two are my sons that I am caring for, PiPi and Poncho. I have my dog Molly, came from the Shelter in Cabo and I now have a stay Pitbull I have named Oreo. Now, if I was to pick a new dog from 100 dogs, Oreo would have been number 100, but I didn't pick him, he picked me. Wandered in as an uncared for, hungry, thirsty big guy looking for a home. He now has one. Being alone, I have grand conversations with my dogs, some listened intently and some have  more interesting things to do, like sniffing the garbage or scratching or looking out the window for squirrels. What would life be without our dogs?

Now, food. I have always felt that I made the best Hot Fudge Sauce in the world and have shared the recipe in the past on this blog but believe me........I have found a new one that is even better. This one has some kick......just enough to make you wanting more. This recipe make quite a bit, you can half it or fill a quart jar and keep in the frig for later. Will last a long time. Just heat enough for your bowl of ice cream and enjoy!
3 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups milk
6 Tblsp butter
Mix this tog in a saucepan and whisk til the sugar is dissolved......3-4 min.
Then add:
1/2 cup plus 1 Tblsp of cocoa
dash of cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp sea salt
1 tsp chipotle  chili powder
1/2 tsp cayenne
3 oz semi sweet chocolate
Stir well til all is blended and the chocolate has melted
That's it.........give it a try......You will be so surprised at how good it is!

"ELDERLY"....???? AND SUMMER SALAD DRESSING

Okay, have given this some thought. It has been so hot here in Oklahoma this last month, almost unbearable. With all of the weeks and weeks of rain we had and then suddenly in the high 90's everyday, our heat index has been 118, 116, etc! The air is so heavy its hard to even breath outside. The Government issued warnings that the elderly should stay inside. I thought,  "Yes, of course they should" and then........suddenly......I thought, "Oh, I am an elderly!" Wow, that is hard to except. Elderly have always been those old people with grey hair, canes, old lady black shoes and polyester pants. Is that me? How did this happen? Well, first of all......its not me.......If I ever wear polyester pants please someone put me out to pasture. I still live in my levis, flip flops and t shirts. But, I realize I do have some of those "elderly" tendencies. Now, some people may call this a rut, I call it a routine. I wake up very early, doesn't matter what time I go to bed, I'm up usually before the sun. I have exactly two cups of coffee on the patio while I look through my tablet. First I look at the weather, then local news, then national news, then my emails and last Face Book. I then feed the dogs and I have a bowl of oatmeal, that I have done for 20 years, no sugar just oatmeal and whole milk. My Mexican Doctor told me to do that and I'd never have high cholesterol, he was right.
I then survey my yard, front and back and finally get cleaned up and ready for the day. Do you think this is "elderly"? I guess it is. Do you feel elderly? Do you have a routine? Okay now on to this delightful salad dressing. In the summer, well, actually most of the time I prefer a vinegar/lemon dressing but now and then I get hungry for a creamy dressing. I just love this one.........make enough to store in the frig for awhile.
Not sure if it has a name or if I made it up or where it really came from.
1 cup of Mayo
2 Tblsp Chili Sauce ( I use Sriracha)
1 Tblsp Ketchup
1 Tblsp Worcestershire sauce
1 Tblsp A-1
So good......also excellent on Corn on the Cob and Fruit Salads
Enjoy! AND if I stay inside.........whose going to mow this acre?
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WAAAAAY TOO MUCH TIME ON MY HANDS AND PINEAPPLE ICE CREAM

A friend said to me, after I posted my recipe for dog biscuits, I think you have too much time on your hands. Okay, she's right, so I decided to start my blog again. Like I said before, I am no longer Cooking for Bob but Blogger won't let me change the title  so I guess it still works. I know, even though I am down to one... me...I still love to cook and try new recipes.  I amazed how many people actually read this thing, according to Blogger I have had over 11,000 views! So I guess someone is reading my gab.  Visiting with an old friend from Cabo this morning, doing a little reminiscing of Cabo life. We agreed it was the best years of our lives. I was in the prime of my life, in my 50's and 60's, about 10 years older than most of my friends, damn. Transitioning from my 60's to my 70's has been a tough road. Of course, during this time I have lost my dear husband, my son and my beautiful daughter-in-law, this has changed my life but I guess the theme of my blog is life goes on. My glass has always been half full, not half empty and always will be. So, when I roll out of bed in the morning and every bone in my body aches because yesterday I mowed my acre of grass, I know it will be a good day, because I can still walk! At this moment I still know what town I am in, my name, my dogs names and the day of the week. With that being said, I want to make this blog fun and something you might look forward to reading. Do write comments if you want to discuss something specific. So, now on to food.
This time of the year I tend to make a lot of ice cream. I have one of those ice cream makers where you freeze the canister, add the ice cream and crank like mad for 20 minutes, pour in a container and freeze for an hour or so. Its always perfect and so much better than even Ben and Jerrys, well maybe that's going a little too far but its always good. This is the basic recipe.........so easy.
2 cups cream
1 cup Half and Half
1 cup of sugar
2 cups of what ever fresh fruit you choose
Mix well and pour into your ice cream maker
Now, my favorites are peach and/or raspberry. If you don't want the seeds in the berry ice creams just mash up and put through a sieve for 2 cups of juice. I like my peach a little chunky and if you want fresh pineapple I suggest you simmer it with just 1/4 cup sugar to get it a little mushy......of course cool before adding to the creams. Other suggestions are blackberry, cherry, chocolate chips, toffee, Anything you care to add.
ENJOY!! All these fresh fruits will be gone soon..........now is the time!