Re: Re: now yucky veggies! for cats!

Theresa, aren't they high in protein?? If so, that's why I'll bet. Cats
require a very high percentage of protein in their diet. That's funny
about the scallops. Bet Sugar would snatch one and run. I don't even buy
tuna anymore because it's not worth getting mugged trying to make a
sandwich. LOL


Pam Evans
Kemp, TX
zone 8A
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From: Theresa
Sent: 12/15/2004 10:05:36 PM
To: gardenchat@hort.net
Subject: Re: [CHAT] now yucky veggies! for cats!

OK- I have an interesting addition to this thread... Tonight I made 
steamed edamame (soybeans in the shell) and my crazy siamese cat seemed 
rather interested in it.  So I pushed one over to him on the coffee 
table and he grabbed it and ran away.  He knawed on it for a few 
minutes, then ATE the whole this shell and all!  I couldn't believe it.  
This is the carnivor cat who will steal raw chicken if you are looking 
and I have caught licking raw scallops when I turned my back.  He came 
back for more and wanted to take the soybeans right off my plate 
tonight!  I shelled a couple and gave to him.  I figure if they are so 
good for people, it could hurt the cat.  Lots of fiber and 
phytochemicals, good for the heart and cholesteral.

Who knew a cat would eat soybeans???

Theresa

kmrsy@comcast.net wrote:

>>I'm glad to hear that someone else does eat vegetables. I was 
>>beginning to feel peculiar about it. 
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>No, I realize I'M the peculiar one. I think a lot has to do with the way
>you are raised and the life you lead. I grew up with a choice of canned
>peas, corn, green beans, and spinach. Those were the only veggies I
>knew. Carrots, onion, and celery were only parts of stew; I didn't
>really think of them as vegetables. As an adult I came to enjoy a few
>others like broccoli, cauliflower and lettuce. However, later in life I
>drifted away from them because they're expensive and I was throwing too
>much away since I only have myself to prepare for. I don't really cook
>anymore, it's a chore and just doesn't seem worthwhile for just me.
>
>
>Note: I don't advocate this as a good lifestyle; I think we should all
>eat and enjoy our veggies. My diet is my lazy, bad habit, as smoking
>seems to be that of some of the others on the list. I'm hoping to make
>some adjustments to my diet after the New Year. That could be my way of
>joining those of you on your Great American Smoke-Out.
>
>
>Kitty
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>>I was going to suggest fried okra, too. Nothing better. If you roll 
>>it in seasoned corn-meal and drop it on a very hot skillet that is 
>>just lightly coated with olive oil, it doesn't even come out bad for 
>>you. 
>>Your brussels sprouts sound yummy, Zem. I have just about given 
>>up heavy cream for health reasons, but it a bit of it really does make 
>>many things come out better. 
>>What I do most often these days - at least when the weather is 
>>reasonably cool - is roasted vegetables. If it's just for us, I mix them 
>>all together, but for a party I keep each kind separate and place 
>>them around a very large Nambe platter, which makes an attractive 
>>presentation. I start with a bit of olive oil and kosher salt in a very 
>>hot oven. While the pan heats I cut up the first round - onions and 
>>carrots. Then as I cut each different vegetable into thin slices, 
>>I add them to the mix - or use two pans if I'm keeping them separate. 
>>The combination varies with what is in the refrigerator, but usually 
>>five or six kinds. I try for a mix with different colors and textures. 
>>Red bell peppers, green squash, pod peas, mushrooms, turnips, 
>>sweet potatoes are all good but I frequently try something new. 
>>I usually add a few drops of sesame oil and a sprinkle of dried 
>>herbs - tarragon or parsley is good. But of course canned or 
>>frozen vegetables would not work - the texture would be all 
>>wrong. This may sound like a lot of work, but it's not. If the oven 
>>is very hot it only takes about 20 minutes from start to finish. 
>>I'm glad to hear that someone else does eat vegetables. I was 
>>beginning to feel peculiar about it. 
>>Auralie 
>>
>>
>>
>>In a message dated 12/15/2004 11:05:54 AM Eastern Standard Time, 
>>zsanders@midsouth.rr.com writes: 
>>I love vegetables, too. Probably because I grew up eating only ones grown 
>>in the garden. In winter we had what my mother had frozen or canned at the 
>>end of the growing season. Marge, you should try fried okra -- it's the 
>>best. There is no vegetable I don't really enjoy. I made Brussels sprouts 
>>for a dinner party last night. The ingredients included shallots, marjoram, 
>>pine nuts and heavy cream. It was delicious. 
>>zem 
>>zone 7 
>>West TN 
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