Welcome 2022!

  

Well 2022 hasn't started off in the best of ways, but it's early so we are going to make the best of the year that is left. It's almost market season again and we are looking forward to seeing old friends and meeting new ones. Got a few new menu items that we are working on and a couple of pretty fun trips in the works. The box is definitely ready to hit the road/air again. Eloise isn't getting any younger but for a bulldog she still acts like a puppy! Can't wait to share our upcoming adventures. Anyone have any fun ideas on where to take the box let us know!!

Bright Spot

Wow. So far 2020 has sucked. It is so much to take in. I never would have thought that anything like this on such a massive scale could happen. I realize that there have been virus’s and other medical issues/disasters that have certainly caused destruction throughout the years, maybe some that are more contagious. I am not a medical professional so I can’t make any sort of factual comment on that, but I do know this one is bad, really bad. I know of many people who are currently out of work, my husband being one of them, people that are sick and those that have lost loved ones and my heart goes out to each and everyone of them. We have certainly had a loss of sales and most of the events we count on throughout the year have already been cancelled. But given what others have lost, our loss just doesn’t even compare. So far the time being we just sit tight, hang out at home and try to do our part. We are still selling online and we make deliveries in our hometown. We don’t get to say hello to our customers and give them a big hug, but there will be time for that in future, I am certain of it.

Trying to look on a bright note, because that is what we should try to do right?…We have added a new member of the family. Fatty (terrible name) was dumped off at a shelter the day after Christmas and was in positively horrible shape. He is 11 and was at one time a champion in the bulldog show world. Basically this little guy won some awards and then got to be the baby daddy to a lot of puppies, making money for whoever owned him at that time. I realize that not everyone who came in contact with him over the years was a horrible pet owner. I haven’t met them and don’t really want to. But what I do know that this little guy had never been neutered, has heart worms, many rotten teeth, has trouble walking, and just couldn’t breathe by the time the rescue got him. As always, Georgia English Bulldog Rescue took care of his medical needs as much as they can, sparing no expense. So now he is currently snoring on one of the many beds we have for him, just waiting for the next snack. He can breathe, he loves to sit in the sun and he is an absolute sweetheart, so chipper and upbeat. He will be 12 soon, pretty good for a bulldog and we intend to make the most of the time he has left. And knowing that this little guy is a fighter hopefully he will be around for quite a while!

Happy 2020!!

Wow!!! 2020 already..and the end of January at that. It's been an incredibly long time since I posted but time just gets away. Been a lot going on. Been helping a lot of dogs celebrate birthdays and any other day that a dog needs to be celebrated! Our Frosty Bites frozen treats are a big hit and they are pretty tasty for humans too! In between being in the kitchen and going to festivals, the box has been taking a few trips. Some far away, some not so far and some revisiting  places we think of as a second home. We look forward to 2020 and can't wait to see what it holds!

The worst part of last year was saying goodbye to Mia (Pee Wee). She made it to 16 and I was really hoping to bake that birthday cake with a big 17 on it but it was not meant to be. We had her for 8 years and she was quite a handful in her own charming little way. She was the last of an era and I could not have loved her more.

Happy Howloween!!!!

I just love Halloween! I may not always get to wear a costume and even give out candy but I still try to decorate just a bit. We are always searching for cookie cutters and this happens to be one of my faves! We love it when canine trick or treaters come by with their humans and feel like they should get a treat too! 

On another note I have made the leap into the web design world. it was truly a horrifying experience for someone with not one web design skill like me. But my bestie web master suggested I change up the format so it will be easier for my to update so I did. What would have taken a 10 year old about 2 hours to complete took me...well we won't talk about that. But it is up and I have to say I kinda like it! So check it out and check out our yummy treats! Your canine will thank you and I will too!

https://www.oscarbites.net

Black Dog Ice Cream

I am always screaming for ice cream. I do believe it is my favorite snack (food group), next to popcorn.  I love that I can have such a yummy creamy cup of delight and by adding all sorts of other ingredients it becomes a double feature.  I have so many favorite brands and flavors of ice cream that I love. One day I was starting to make our Frosty Bites (doggy ice cream) I decided to whip of a batch of an ice cream that I might enjoy. I splurged and bought an ice cream maker and haven't stopped churning since. 

I felt the need to give my little company a different name so my customers wouldn't get the ice cream confused with dog friendly ice cream. So of course I decided to pay homage to my beloved Myrtle who just happened to be a black dog! I am still a small enterprise, kind of under the radar so to speak. I make small batches of ice cream to order and will deliver them to you if you are in the Athens, Ga area. I have even dropped off a few pints to customers in ATL. 

As always creating items be it dog treats or ice cream is an ongoing process. There have been some not so great experiments...I mean I still ate it of course! We rate the flavors I make as either Edible or Sellable, so far they have at least been edible, apart from one questionable batch of caramel ice cream...I hated it but the customer loved it..go figure!

I take custom orders because it makes me practice making different flavors. I could eat Oreo's and Cream all day long and even though it is one of our most popular, making a key lime pie flavor was a challenge I loved. Turned out pretty yummy!

If you are ever in the market for an ice cream maker the 

Whynter ICM-200LS Stainless Steel Ice Cream Maker, 2.1-Quart ice cream maker is fabulous! Easy to use and clean and you can make consecutive batches. Love it!

So if you ever happen across an Oscar Bites table at an event there just might be some Black Dog Ice Cream in the cooler and we hope you try some!

Standing on that corner....

I haven't posted in a while but the box has been busy. Last year we went to visit my Bestie not once but twice in San Francisco because it took that long to finally get tickets to Alcatraz! Took the night tour and I highly recommend it!

But now V is loading up her truck and trailer and is coming back to Ga for a few months. So of course that meant a road trip was in the works and I certainly can't turn one down! So I flew to San Diego and we took in some sights. We loaded the trailer, cleaned her apartment, put the cats in the cat tube in the backseat and hit the road!

Before we left San Diego we ate at some yummy restaurants, spent the day at the San Diego Zoo and made an unfortunate wrong turn that landed us across the border in Mexico. The unfortunate part of that adventure was that it took us 3 hours...no joking.. to drive the 2 1/2 miles to get back across the border. Apparently being Mother's Day made the traffic even worse than normal or so the nice guy at the border told us. Luckily we had some entertainment because there are all kinds of street vendors that walk up and down between the cars with food and drinks and gifts for sale. I even had time to hop out and find a bathroom! 

We had no plan, just west coast to east coast within 5 days or so. On the way out of CA we stopped by  Borrego Springs to check out the incredible steel statues that are on the side of the road. There are about 130 of them but we only had time to see a few.

After that we headed to the Grand Canyon. The view never gets old!

We had the best coconut and fried bananas at The Little Thai Kitchen in Flagstaff, AZ

On the drive out of AZ, we noticed we were driving by Winslow and knew we had to look for a corner! 

On to New Mexico to Petroglyph National Park!

We stopped by Albuquerque for a Frito Pie and then stopped by Santa Rosa to check out the Blue Hole!

On our way to Amarillo, TX we got to see the Cadillac Ranch. it was almost dark when we zoomed by but it was still fabulous!

Wichita Falls, TX is home to the World's Littlest Skyscraper! Pretty cool little town too!

On to Dallas and that means Southfork Ranch...just gotta do it!

After Dallas, why not take a twirl down to New Orleans!

We had our last meal on the road at Dreamland BBQ in Montgomery, AL. BBQ was fabulous but you also gotta try the banana pudding!

I am so lucky I have a Bestie that likes to go everywhere and do everything like I do! We definitely travel on a budget but after all the times I have done so I wouldn't have it any other way! 

Enchanting Travels

New Mexico will forever by one of my favorite places. The absolute beauty is incredible. I could just sit around and stare at the landscape and the sky all day long. And for someone used to being in the South, the lack of humidity is delightful!!

Dropped off in Santa Fe at my normal spot!

One of my favorite places to eat in Santa Fe is Tomasita's on Guadalupe Street. Blue corn enchilada's with Christmas sauce!!

I always look forward to my daily walk with Atticus!

We decided to check out Meow Wolf. It is described as an Immersive Art Installation. Kinda like a big, loud, bright funhouse! Interesting to say the least.

Just couldn't resist these poppies!!!

We are determined to one day find the Fenn treasure..rumored to be somewhere out that way! Looks like as good a place to look as any!

Climbing up was surprising easier than going back down. But thanks to my good old Converse I made it without a scratch.

We spent a lot of time in the outdoors this trip. Cruising up the highway to Colorado was stunning.

Great Sand Dunes National Park in Colorado. 

We walked for what seemed forever, when in reality probably only about 30 minutes. The sand was too warm for Atticus so he went back down to splash in the stream. The box did not have such a great time. The wind almost took care of his future travel adventures!

My Converse didn't let me down. Just sitting there for about 10 minutes and already getting buried in the sand!

I love that you can see all of this sand and the mountains in the background.

The Sand Dunes are incredible!

When in Colorado you must check out the retail outlets.

Made a quick pit stop to check out the Jack Dempsey "Manassas Mauler" statue. This is what I love about road trips, all the little things that pop up along the way.

Love this twisty tree!

Closed out my trip with another visit to Whoo's Donuts in Santa Fe. I usually don't get fruit based donuts but this white chocolate peach filled donut was incredible!!

Until next time New Mexico!! Peace out!