Aloha Professional Pet Sitters LLC

21/05/2024

CRAB DIP STUFFED MUSHROOMS are the ultimate delicious appetiser for any occasion! https://cafedelites.com/crab-stuffed-mushrooms/

12/05/2024

Good mawnin’ and Happy Mother’s Day to all of you lovelies who work hard for your 4 legged, 3 legged, or 2 legged beloveds so they may have better lives!

The consensus remains the same … some kids have fur! 💜🐾💜

In fact, we heard from a lot of dogs and they wanted help to get this message out to their mamas:

Dearest Mama,

Happy Mother’s Day, Mama!
I see how you work hard so we can eat and have toys, only be we shredded in minutes. We promise, it is worth it and your money wasn’t wasted on that toy because it was special to us in each moment we honed in on the squeaker to precisely remove it from it’s shell of glorious clouds of fluff. Did you plan that? Because WOW, it’s fun! Thank you for cleaning up our messes. We see that and feel bad. From the fluff to the not-so-nice stuff that we can do, thank you for cleaning up after us and having patience! We know sometimes coming home to find a mess is shocking but please know we only do those things because we are scared or don’t know better yet.
Mama, thank you for teaching me and showing me through your loving actions that I am safe. I am secure in your arms and thank you for teaching me a routine so I know what to expect throughout my day.
I never knew having a Mama could be this wonderful! I know that loving us through our antics is not always a bed of roses. In fact, sometimes we dig those beds up - because hello…dog + digging = fun! 😂
We feel when you’re happy and worry about everything when we sense your sadness. So, Mama?…please know that you are so special to me. You are my world and I need you. I love you.
I may not be a picture-perfect doggie but being loved by you makes me feel like I’m a K9 rockstar!
🐶Happy Mother’s Day!

Mahalo for the belly rubs,
🐾Your furbaby - here and in the clouds.
🌹WOOF!

30/03/2024

Eggplant Parmigiana 🍅

Ingredients:
Baked Eggplant Slices:
1.8kg / 4 lbs large eggplants sliced (skin on)
1/4 cup olive oil (for brushing)

Layers:
1 2/3 cups parmesan, finely grated
2 cups basil leaves (loosely packed), stalks reserved
1 1/2 cups mozzarella, shredded (for topping)

Sugo (Tomato Sauce):
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 onion, finely diced
5 garlic cloves, finely minced
600ml / 20oz tomato passata
400g/ 14oz canned tomatoes, crushed or finely chopped
1 1/2 tsp white sugar
1 1/2 tbsp fresh oregano, finely chopped (or 1/2 tsp dried oregano)
1 cup water
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions:
Baking Eggplant:
Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 220°C / 430°F (200°C fan).
Line Trays: Line three large trays with baking/parchment paper.

Brush with Oil: Brush eggplant slices on each side with oil.
Bake 35 Minutes: Arrange eggplant in a single layer on the trays and bake for about 35 - 45 mins or until browning and tender, turning the eggplant halfway. Place trays on different oven shelves for even baking. As each tray finishes, remove and cool.

Preparing Layers:
Grate Parmesan: Finely grate 1 2/3 cups of parmesan.
Prepare Basil: Loosely pack 2 cups of basil leaves, reserving stalks.
Shred Mozzarella: Shred 1 1/2 cups of mozzarella for topping.

Sugo (Tomato Sauce):
Sauté Aromatics: In a pan, heat 2 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil. Sauté finely diced onion and minced garlic until softened.
Add Tomatoes: Pour in tomato passata and crushed/fine chopped canned tomatoes.
Season: Add sugar, chopped oregano, water, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for flavors to meld.

Assembling Eggplant Parmigiana:
Layering: In a baking dish, layer baked eggplant slices, sprinkle grated parmesan, scatter basil leaves (using reserved stalks in between layers), and add a ladle of tomato sauce. Repeat.

Top with Mozzarella: Finish the top layer with shredded mozzarella.
Bake Until Golden: Bake in the oven at 220°C / 430°F for an additional 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
Serve: Allow to cool slightly before serving. Optionally, garnish with fresh basil.

Enjoy

06/02/2024

22/12/2023

Happy Holidays🐾🐾🐾