Smashed Edamame Toast made with tahini, seasoning, and herbs spread on sourdough bread and topped with sauerkraut and hemp hearts.
Recently, we dropped off Flora at her first doggy daycare experience.
It was significant because:
- This is the first time Flora has *ever* been away from us with other people, except for the vet visits when they take her back for bloodwork.
- Flora is scared of other dogs! From an early age just a dog barking or slightly approaching was enough to elicit a full blown fear response.
As her doggie parents, we struggle between the dichotomy of wanting to both protect and socialize her.
A neighbor of ours recommended a local family-owned small business that does doggie daycare, so we booked an appointment.
I’m glad that socialization won out and that all three of us were brave enough to give it a chance.
At first, we received photos of Flora looking half terrified (but alive!) and then later pictures of Flora playing with a new best friend named Maisie.
We joked that here we were all worried for nothing, and Flora was making friends easier than M and me.
(Making friends in your 30’s is HARD, y’all!)
When we picked her up at the end of the day, she was ecstatic to see us.
Tail wagging, whining, jumping, colliding, uncontrollable on a leash happiness.
The daycare providers warned us that Flora would be exhausted after a day full of mental and physical stimulation with other pups, so we planned for her to pass out.
WRONG.
If Flora is consistent about anything, it’s being inconsistent with what how dogs *usually* behave.
She strutted inside and immediately initiated play with a rubber squeaky ball while M and I looked at each other with raised eyebrows.
You can’t keep a good dog dow-wow-wow-wow-own (anyone get the reference?).
I propose a toast, to trying new things, like this Smashed Edamame Toast.
It’s made with tahini, seasoning, and herbs spread on sourdough bread and topped with sauerkraut and hemp hearts.
The perfect spring toast packed with protein for a light lunch, breakfast, or snack!
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