WELCOME TO DOG IN THE KITCHEN
DOG IN THE KITCHEN™ grew from a heart full of everything I treasure — dogs, food, nature, art, and quiet moments with my heARTdog, Ihana the Finnish Lapphund, and her cheeky sidekick, SOOT the cat.
What began in our kitchen has wandered well beyond it! Today, we’re mixing original dog-inspired illustrations, delicious recipes, garden discoveries, travel adventures, and memorable places into one delightfully unpredictable journey.
Along the way, we’re discovering dog-friendly destinations, celebrating the businesses that welcome our four-legged companions, and turning some of those special stops into illustrated stories worth sharing.
It’s not just OUR kitchen — it’s YOURS too. What’s simmering?
- OPEN THE RECIPE BOX
- Illustrated recipes inspired by travels, memories, seasons and everyday adventures.
- EXPLORE DESTINATION PAWS-CARDS
- Follow our dog-friendly detours, discover memorable places and meet the businesses that welcome our four-legged traveling companions — all brought to life through stories and original art.
- VISIT THE PAW-THECARY
- Open the drawers and explore herbs, spices, blends, rubs and other culinary curiosities.
- WANDER INTO THE GARDEN
- What’s growing, what we’re harvesting, and the occasional recipe that begins right outside the kitchen door.
- MEET THE CAST & CREW
- Ihana, Soot, Steve and the dogs, people and characters who keep wandering into our world and kitchen.
- Ihana, Soot, Steve and the dogs, people and characters who keep wandering into our world and kitchen.
- A DOG IN THE KITCHEN book is also in the works!
HAVE A DOG-FRIENDLY BUSINESS OR A SPECIAL PLACE WE SHOULD DISCOVER?
We’re always on the lookout for memorable destinations, welcoming establishments, and opportunities to bring places to life through original illustrations and creative storytelling. We’d love to hear from you!
SOOT HAS HER OWN VIDEO
Learn all about our cheeky cat kitchen and food review mascot named SOOT