In the Tiki Mood with Tiki Catfood

In honor of the fire spewing volcano's and the crashing waves of the South Pacific Ocean, the ancient Hawaiians filled their Eden like island with the amazing lore of the Tiki gods.  These ancient oracles of Hawaiian kahunas were perched on volcanic cliffs, carved tiki gods were scattered through the rainforest and hidden in mystic caves and worshipped in many ways.  I have always been fascinated by the lore of the American Tiki Culture and was just delighted to see that www.chewy.com is featuring Tiki Cat Food at 20% off this month!

 Tiki Cat Food by Gourmet Carnivore is a new brand to me. I decided to try it because they use better than quality ingredients as it is "human grade" food.  In addition, it is hormone and antibiotic free and, the food is grain free, carb free and has a zero glycemic index.  The Tiki Cat Food is 55% protein and 35% fat with no carbs and truly replicates a wild prey diet.

My cats all seem to love fish so today I tried the Flaked Tilapia that is mixed with wild caught Mackerel loins.  Tiki Cat simmers this sustainable seafood combination in a consommé broth that is made with bones, heads, and unused portions of the fish in a traditional stock method that produces a healthy and flavorful setting for the big flakes of fish.  Oil, vitamins and minerals finish off this healthy dish.

The actual ingredients are: Flaked Tilapia 56%, Tilapia Consommé 25%, Flaked Mackerel 14%, Olive Oil 4%. Contains less than 1% of the following: Tricalcium phosphate, Taurine, Choline chloride, Magnesium sulfate, Potassium chloride, Ascorbic acid, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Niacin, Vitamin E supplement, Vitamin A acetate, Thiamine mononitrate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Calcium pantothenate, Riboflavin supplement, Pyridoxine hydrochloride, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Folic Acid, Calcium Iodate, Biotin, Cholecalciferol (Source of Vitamin D3), Vitamin B12 supplement.  

Tiki Cat Food comes in lots of flavors including: chicken with duck, beef liver & lamb, chicken & liver, bonito tuna, chicken with turkey,beef liver and chicken, chicken with turkey, seabass and tilapia. Maybe for Valentine's Day, we'll have chicken and duck followed by seabass...a surf and turf.  If you would like to try this food for your cats go to www.chewy.com and order a sampler - it's 20% off.

Tiki culture made the jump to the mainland of the United States in the 20th century with Polynesian styled restaurants and clubs inspired by Tiki carvings and mythology. The first restaurant to open in the US began in 1934 with the opening of Don the Beachcomber, a Polynesian themed bar and restaurant in Hollywood that served Cantonese cuisine and exotic rum punches.  

Les Baxter, Arthur Lyman and Martin Denny integrated the Tiki idea with jazz music with  "tropical" themes creating the "Exotica" genre. This music combines South Pacific and the Orient and what a lot of people imagined the islands were like...it's pure fantasy but fun.  The term "exotica was coined after the album of the same name by Martin Denny. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2dQ3WbcF44.  The cats seem to like Tiki music and Tiki Cat Food! 

Fierce and Fragile: Big Cats...and...

This blog is about cats, mostly my cats, but on occasion about "cat news". I am a big fan of The Bruce Museum in Greenwich Connecticut and I just found out that they have organized a new exhibition called Fierce and Fragile: Big Cats in the Art of Robert Dallet that will start January 10 and run through March 13, 2016.  This exhibit will benefit Panthera.

Interestingly, Hermès, the Parisian luxury house, and Panthera, the global wild cat conservation organization, have joined forces as leaders in their fields to mount this first ever major exhibition of the works of the master French animal painter Robert Dallet on the tenth anniversary of his death. The exhibition is a celebration of the beauty and allure of big cats and a call to protect their wild populations for generations to come. The paintings have been selected from Hermès' own collection and from that of Dallet's son, Frederic.

The show will feature approximately 60 of the artist's paintings, drawings, and sketches, illustrating the eight big cat species: tiger, lion, leopard, cheetah, cougar, jaguar, snow leopard and clouded leopard. True to Dallet's passion as a wildlife naturalist, the exhibition offers an in-depth look at the science and biology of the big cats while examining the conservation challenges the animals face today. Offering a cross-disciplinary approach that brings together art, design, and science, this exhibition provides a visual framework for a powerful conservation message. The exhibition will launch at the Bruce Museum and is scheduled for an international tour throughout Europe and Asia in 2016 - 2017.

Thanks to a collaboration between the Bruce Museum and Hermès of Paris, general admission will be free from January 10 - March 13, 2016, during regular gallery hours. By waiving admissions, the Bruce and Hermès illustrate their commitment to the understanding and appreciation of art and science to a greater audience.

On another note, thankfully with all the holiday chores and entertaining, I am just delighted that my order of Royal Canin Persian Cat food arrived just in time from www.chewy.com , not only saving me time, but also money!  After dining on their dry food and the TastyToppers by Blue Buffalo, also conveniently shipped by www.chewy.com, my imported Tonikinese from Thailand and my two new himalayan kittens are taking a nap...I wish I could join them!

Tasty Toppers - A Perfect Holiday Treat for Cats!

I have two active and beautiful Thai Tonkinese cats, imported from Thailand that have just turned one. Tonks as they are affectionately called hail from Thailand and are known there as "Thong Daeng". The hallmark of this breed are their penetrating aqua or  jade green eyes and their lively personality -- they are people cats and best described as CODS - cats like dogs!  As you can see, Mocha loves to walk on his leash around my home in the Litchfield Hills.

Since it is the holiday season, I decided that "Santa" would come early this year with a healthy treat for my cats.  A new product by Blue Buffalo called Wilderness Tasty Toppers  caught my eye on chewy.com.  Best of all it's on sale!   There is even more savings if you use chewy.com's auto ship option, I do all the time and it works like a charm.  You are able to update the timing of when you need your items if necessary with the click of a button.  There is a real advantage if you  spend over $49 because the shipping is free and the products come within 2 days.  With all these plus's in mind,  I decided to order the Wilderness Toppers  from chewy.com and I am glad I did, so are my cats!

The Wilderness Tasty Toppers cat food comes in a easy foil pouch that keeps the chicken morsels fresh.  A big plus for me is that the pouches are easy to use and not messy...no rinsing out cans!  I was also impressed by the size of the chicken chunks (so were my cats!)  and the fact that the gravy is grain free and actually smells good!

I like the fact that Wilderness Tasty Toppers have no artificial colors, flavors or byproducts. Blue Buffalo is founded on the principles of using the finest natural ingredients that are combined with a special vitamin and antioxidant formula called LifeSource Bits.  I think this sets Blue Buffalo products apart from the rest of the pack.  I am also impressed that the company has a foundation for pet cancer research.

Blue Buffalo's Tasty Toppers were a big hit with my adult Tonkinese and my very fussy  Himalayan kittens that only ate pate until they tried the tasty topper chucks... it was a grand feast as well as a healthy special treat.

Now that Sabu, Mocha and Zivah are satiated with this fabulous new snack, it's time for their nap... of course!  As for Blue Buffalo's  Tasty Toppers, they were a hit with my cats and perfect for a holiday treat. To get your order of Wilderness Tasty Toppers by Blue Buffalo, go to www.chewy.com or call 1-800-67-CHEWY.


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