I helped mom harvest some Lemon Bay Tomatoes and Basil we planted last Spring.
(colored photo is posted on our Instagram and shared it on our Twitter/FB wall)
Mom made 2 Italian dishes. She said they don’t look pretty in black n white.
In regards to food photos, mom says they look better in color.
She believes that “people eat first with their eyes.”
The “visual sensation of a dish is just as important as its flavor.”
I can assure you mom’s dishes look pretty and delicious too.
No, mom did not let me taste the dishes she made.
I had a very small piece of the Lemon Bay Tomato.
Is Tomato safe for dogs to eat?
Tomato plants are toxic to dogs. If ingested by a dog, the solanine present in the tomato plant can cause hyper-salivation, lack of appetite, severe gastrointestinal upset, diarrhea, drowsiness, behavioral change, weakness, dilated pupils, and slow heart rate. You have to call your vet immediately.
Unripe or green tomatoes are very dangerous for dogs too as it contain poison called glycoalkaloid. Dogs can not break down glycoalkaloid. The common symptoms will be diarrhea, vomiting, depression, muscle weakness, and difficulty breathing. Unfortunately in some cases, might cause death. As the tomatoes ripen, the glycoalkaloid rate is gradually decreased to trace amounts. Thus, ripe tomatoes are safe for dogs (in careful moderation).
Lots of Golden L♥VE n Woofs
SUGAR
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We did not know this! Thanks for the info. We bet those dishes looked AND tasted delish! Happy B & W Sunday, Sugar. XOXO
I did not know this! Good information, Sugar.
this is good to know, thanks and that first shot of you looks so real I tried to stroke the fur on your ears.
You are so Golden, even in Black and White!!!
I bet they tasted delicious! Fresh ingredients really make a dish better.
Very good information. I have my very own tomato plant. But I only eat the ripe yummy goodness. This year I have little orange cherry tomatoes.
Blessings,
Goose
Happy B and W Sunday Sugar.
We had no idea about tomatoes and dogs.
Hugs
Madi your bfff
We didn’t know that tomatoes were poisoness to dogs either. I bet that was such a good Italian dish. Hope all of you have a super Sunday.
Hey Sugar – your mom is such a good cook, for you and for the humans. You’re pretty luck. Have a great Sunday.
I don’t like tomatoes – but I’m a fan of Ketchup – I think that’s ok? We plant the Basil every year – but sadly not one of the plants survived, no idea why. Even our neighbors have no luck with Basil :o) Have a great sunday!
We pick our own tomatoes… butt only the RIPE BIG ONES… we don’t know why this upsets our mom though.. She should appreciate the fact that we don’t pick the Bad Green ones. BOL
Thanks for the info, Sugar!! I never knew that unripe tomatoes were toxic to dogs. I just kept my dogs away from the garden so they wouldn’t dig up the plants after we had spent all that time preparing the soil and then planting and nurturing them.
Great pictures once again and dishes sound yummy. Nice of your mom to add in the safety concerns for tomatoes and dogs. She’s so smart! Have a great day.
Oh yum yum. Mom loves tomatoes – so any dish with them is an automatic favorite for her.
Sam
You look lovely today Sugar! Didn’t know that about tomatoes..Our basil is coming along nicely and will soon look as nice as yours…then Momz makes pesto for the freezer and i get to have some too…Have a peaceful Sunday!
Oh crikey ! My folks didn’t know that either — thanks for the info Sugar ! You look like you were a very good helper though 🙂 Have a lovely Sunday
Miss Marple X
Looking pretty sugar :3 I hope you have some yummy doggy treats too! 😀
Mom says she has never heard of those kind of tomatoes. Mom grows lots of herbs and she and dad use the basil when they make caprese. What dishes did your mom make, Sugar? Purrs and hugs, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth and Calista Jo
That looks delish, even in black and white. Can’t wait for our tomatoes to ripen!
Wyatt
Sugar I bet the meal was delicious!!!!! Thanks for the info about tomatoes (green ones and the plants). I never give those to Dakota but I never knew that information, thanks for sharing!
We love grape tomatoes, especially when mom tosses us one and we get to catch it before we eat it! yummmmmm
Love ya lots♥
Mitch and Molly
I love fresh from the garden. We don’t let tomatoes anywhere near our Little Bit either. We care for her like you care for Sugar.
Have a terrific day. My best to Sugar. 🙂
Thanks for the tip! Mom was thinking of getting one tomato plant for the family, but now she definitely won’t buy one. Too risky.
Fantastic photos, Sugar! You look like a star, as usual. Your mom makes the best treats (for doggies AND humans). It’s true that food does look best in color, but don’t worry, you look great in black and white!
Thanks for all the tips about tomato plants being dangerous. There are no green thumbs around here, so we don’t have any plants to worry about, thankfully. The closest we get to tomatoes is getting to taste a little pasta sauce now and then.
Your mom is right, food is more appetizing in color! The only time I get tomato doesn’t really count because it is just a tiny bit on a leftover pizza crust. Happy B/W Sunday!
We had our first tomatoes yesterday! Glad we have never even sniffed the plant. Hope you have a great Sunday Sugar!
Um, we think you have Jan salivating over that food. She LOVES tomotos.
I love your smile. Have a pawtastic Sunday!
Enjoy Sugar and have a serene Sunday.
Best wishes Molly
Hey Sugar!
Wow, that food looks delish! My pack did not know that about tomatoes, so thanks for sharing. Now, I’m not a veggie fan, but it’s still very good info!
Grr and Woof,
Sarge, COP
Ooooh, those dishes look good even in BW!! And, I loves the tomatoes! Not as much as Ma, butts I like the red ripe ones! (it’s the only veggie I like!)
Kisses,
Ruby ♥
Oh yum! Nothing like FRESH!
Thanks for the information about tomatoes.
XXXOOO Daisy, Bella & Roxy
I love tomato sauce!
Nola
We didn’t know that about tomatoes! Thanks for the warning!
Well thank goodness mom knows what is dangerous for dogs, although suspect you really wanted a taste didn’t you?
Sugar you must be a really good dog because mine never would have sat there for a picture and not taken a bite. Cupcake once ate my slice of pizza when I ran outside to take a picture of a lost dog to post on FB, and Nick, my cat, just stole part of my burrito this evening when I stopped to grab my iPhone.
Think your mom would let me borrow you for a while and she can take my pups and kitty for a while? 🙂
You look very pretty in black and white Sugar but I agree that Italian food needs color to look good 🙂 I didn’t know about tomatoes, thanks for the information
Sugar, you and your mom need to make a road trip to MN so Max and I can meet you in person and experience your glorious smile!
We didn’t know that. Thanks for telling us. Lee and Phod who won’t eat our Lady’s tomato plants or green tomatoes.
Yum yum yum.
Such a bountiful harvest and such a beautiful Golden Girl! Happy Black and White Sunday, and enjoy the ripe tomatoes, in moderation, of course. 🙂
We didn’t know this thanks for the info Tickle ate a chocolate protein bar last night scary things .
Have a great week!
Tickle berry & Sherman
I did not know that about tomatoes, thanks for sharing! I once dropped a piece of tomato on the floor when I was making a salad. Both of my boys sniffed at it, but neither of them ate it. So glad now!
WOw, Sugar, that looks delicious!!! I could use your assistance tonight as I’m too tired to cook a meal 🙂 Thanks for the very informative post and your beautiful smile!
I didn’t know that about tomatoes either Sugar. Good PSA! Although neither Frankie or Beryl are into any food like that, especially Frankie. Beryl is a bit adventurous but she would never attempt to eat a raw tomato … she might sniff one if I served it up to her on a silver plate though 🙂
Great photos and info!
Happy belated B&W Woofy Sunday!
Good information to know. Food looks yummy no matter if it is in B&W or color. 🙂
The words “Lemon Bay Tomatoes” just sounds delicious! Pretty picture of you Miss Sugar 🙂
Thanks for the info on tomatoes! I had just seen something on Facebook that said they were bad for dogs, but I wasn’t sure if I believed it or not, and was worried because our dogs sometimes get nibbles of tomatoes or lick a plate with tomato sauce. So glad you cleared that up!
It’s so nice that your Mom has those fresh things to cook with! That’s why I love gardening….there’s nothing like your own fresh herbs and veggies.