There is only one thing that will send all the animals running to the kitchen. A stampede of three cats and two dogs (and three kids who get a kick out of watching) caused by the sound of our can opener. The funny thing about it, though, is that it’s a manual can opener – the kind you have to crank, and not very loud or noisy at all.
There is a distinctive click as it bites into the can and though the grinding noise it makes as it works its way around the lid isn’t obnoxious like an electric opener, …read more

Treats for my cats always seem to be hit or miss. They’ll either gobble them up or be completely uninterested, as opposed to the dogs who’ll eat anything that hits the ground.
I’ve found that they love anything with a strong tuna smell and flavor. These fishball snacks are perfect for them, and the added bonus of some catnip makes it that much more appealing to them!
Feline Fishballs
from Carol P.
8 oz. can tuna in oil – drained
2 oz. cooked herring or other fatty fish – skin removed
3 baby carrots – boiled until tender, mashed
1 egg – beaten
3 T. grated cheese
2 …read more

Tuna fish, long a pantry staple, has come out of the cupboard. Creative, frugal cooks across America are finding new and interesting uses for canned tuna, in addition to traditional tuna fish sandwiches–so says a new survey by the National Fisheries Institute.

According to a recent National Fisheries Institute survey, more than four out of five (86 percent) U.S. adults usually keep cans or pouches of tuna in the house at any given time. More than half (56 percent) of adults have at least three cans or pouches of tuna on hand, and one in four (25 percent) usually keep …read more

Thanks to FitBuff.com for this great list of 10 protein-filled foods that should be part of every diet. And there are even some great choices for you vegetarians in the group.

Chicken Breast
Turkey
Tuna
Salmon
Eggs
Milk
Cottage Cheese
Almonds, Peanuts, Cashews
Peanut Butter
Yogurt

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My husband has been working weird hours lately, so I’ve been eating alone a couple of nights a week. Over the next few posts, I’m going to share some of my favorite quick and easy “recipes”!
Bagel Tuna Melt

1 bagel (preferably everything or onion)
1 can of your favorite tuna (in water, not oil)
Chopped onion
Chopped celery
2 tbsp mayonaise or Miracle Whip
1/2 c shredded cheddar

Slice bagel in half and put in the toaster oven or broiler to warm. Drain tuna and combine in a bowl with mayo, onion, and celery. Add salt, pepper, oregano, and any other seasonings you like. Mix well. Put …read more