Dear Al A. Carte,
My friend and I both have cats whose birthdays are in the same month and we were thinking of having a party to celebrate our favorite felines’ special moment. Any suggestions?
The Cat’s Pajamas
Dear Pajamas,
To make your celebration PURRfect, a theme party could include CATchatore, Chocolate MOUSsE, or RATatouille.
RATatouille
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 large sweet onion, thinly sliced
1 medium red pepper, cut into strips
1 cup mushrooms, sliced
1 medium eggplant, peeled and sliced
2 small zucchini, thinly sliced
1 8 oz. can stewed tomatoes
2 TBL parsley, chopped and crushed
1 TBL basil leaves
2 tsp oregano
Pepper to taste
Spray a large saucepan with nonstick cooking spray. Sauté garlic, onion, pepper and mushrooms until golden; about 8 minutes. Add eggplant and zucchini; sauté 10 minutes longer. Add remaining ingredients. Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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A ball of yarn, catnip, and a toy mouse are great treats for the Goodie Bag for your feline friends.
