This Week with The Old Farmer's Almanac - The Old Farmer's Almanac

May 5–May 11, 2008
May 5 Last Quarter Moon May 11 Mother’s Day		May 8, 9 Best days to graft or pollinate May 10, 11 Best days to prune to encourage growth
Be Kind to Animals Week
The American Humane Association has designated the first full week in May (May 4 through 10 this year) as a time to appreciate pets and other animals. Dogs and cats were once worshipped as gods in some societies. In the 11th century, a dog called Saur was named king of Norway by his master, the actual ruler, who was angry with his subjects for having once deposed him. English writer Dr. Samuel Johnson fed his favorite cat, Hodge, fresh oysters every day, while U.S. president Theodore Roosevelt invited the extra-toed cat, Slippers, to diplomatic dinners.
Dog Biscuits
3-1/2 cups whole-wheat flour 3 cups rolled oats 1/2 cup powdered milk 1/2 cup bacon grease 2 teaspoons cod liver oil 2 eggs 1-1/2 cups instant beef gravy Preheat the oven to 325°F. Combine all ingredients to make a sticky dough. Drop by tablespoons onto ungreased cookie sheets and bake for 50 minutes. Cool on rack and then store in plastic bags. Makes about 30 dog biscuits. Makes about 30 dog biscuits.
Wit and Wisdom from The Old Farmer’s Almanac
For fluffier mashed potatoes, add a dash of baking soda while mashing. A May wet was never kind yet. On May 10, 1924, J. Edgar Hoover was appointed head of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. If you would like to receive information about how to order these weekly columns for your publication, go to our Press Room.