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Building Moments Around Meals With #NutrishForCats + Maple Salmon Recipe #MC

I participated in an Influencer Activation Program on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Nutrish for Cats. I received a sample of #NutrishForCats to facilitate this review and a promotional item to thank me for participating.
Make mealtime moments with Rachael Ray's #NutrishForCats range of simply inspired premium cat food. #MC #Sponsored
Momma Told Me: Feed to fuel, not to feel

I do not have human kids yet, but I am not without children. It is no secret that my love for my pets goes beyond household companion- we share a bond that transcends words to a complex communication of nuzzles and nudges. Truffles, the cat, is our 'oldest,' child but easily the most babied. Even at 5 years she still has the wonderment of a kitten, and the magical disposition of being a runt gives her a miniature cat appeal every guest can't help but fall in love with themselves. And every morning I awake to a nose on my face, a swat at my feel, or a tail in my mouth. If I sleep in especially late (past breakfast) I know I will owe some one-on-one time with the dangly things and noisemakers Truffles so loves to play with.
 Make mealtime moments with Rachael Ray's #NutrishForCats range of simply inspired premium cat food. #MC #Sponsored
TOKhe unfortunate reality, for most pet parents, is that the lives of felines an canines do not match the expectancy of ourselves, as humans. Because of this regular veterinarian checkups, an active lifestyle, and healthy diet are key to enjoying every single purr and woof our furry friends have to offer. My discretion over what went in Truffles mouth did not stop after the midnight bottle feedings of her kitten-hood. We live in a small condo, and she is an indoor cat, so there are constantly lifestyle challenges for us to work around.
Make mealtime moments with Rachael Ray's #NutrishForCats range of simply inspired premium cat food. #MC #Sponsored
Indoor cats, especially, can be prone to weight issues and joint problems due to poor diet and lack of appetite. Pet parents often assume that a cat's lazy nature is due to aging; when in fact it is most often in part due to a nutrient lacking diet and lack of engagement. Cats by nature, will be more active at night, so try to take advantage of special bonding and play times just before you go to bed, or right after you wake, when cats will be most active. Focusing on feeding your cat a meal that is high in protein (it should be the number 1 ingredient, in fact,) and offers essential amino acids and vitamins like Taurine and Vitamin B. Not only will a nutrient rich cat food help aid digestion for more productive metabolism, but it can improve vision and hart health over the life of your pet.
Make mealtime moments with Rachael Ray's #NutrishForCats range of simply inspired premium cat food. #MC #Sponsored
There are a lot of pet food brands on the market, and most veterinarians will often have a pricey in house brand they are contracted to plug (Blue Diamond pays vets and breeders alike to promote their brands.) If you are going to choose a pet food based on the suggestion of a professional, consider asking if they have any affiliation first, then read some labels of your own. Finding a food that supports your cat's health is important, but you also want a food they will love to eat. That's why Rachael Ray has rolled her 'simple recipes' concept into 6 wholesome varieties of #NutrishForCats dry and wet food.
The Nutrish range of premium cat food aims to remove preservatives and fillers from everyday meals, replacing them with real chicken and salmon as the primary ingredient. There are a lot of things in commercials and pamphlets about this food, but I have my own favorite details. First and foremost, the flavorful recipes, like Real Salmon and Brown Rice or Ocean Fish and Chicken Catch-iatore, are inspired by simply good, real, human meals. I can look at the ingredients (beet pulp, brown rice, yeast) and make an inspired meal of my own that would be equally healthy for me to eat. In fact, I did! Scroll to the bottom of the post to see my Rachael Ray inspired Smoky Maple-Glazed Salmon.
The Nutrish for cats range of dry foods offer extremely easy to chew and eat small kernels that allow Truffles to better digest her food, and (yes) feel like she is eating more. I can even put half a serving with some brown rice and (unseasoned) salmon for a special meal we can enjoy together. She may not know what is in the food she's eating, but she knows her Momma is the bringer of delicious, and we craft countless memories and moments from that. I simply enjoy knowing I am doing my best to keep her adorable face in my bed for as many mornings as I can.

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Rachael Ray's Smoky Maple-Glazed Salmon wih Brown Rice Meal inspired by the simple recpes of premium #NutrishForCats. #MC #Sponsored
Rachael Ray's Smoky Maple-Glazed Salmon
**Click here to be taken to a printable page for this recipe.

Ingredients
  • 1 cup brown or white rice
  • 1 bundle watercress or upland cress (2 cups), stemmed and coarsely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (EVOO), divided
  • 4 medium to large carrots or multi-colored farmer's market carrots, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon all-natural liquid smoke
  • 1/2 cup dark amber maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 4 salmon fillets, skin removed (8 ounces each)
  • 2 teaspoons Old Bay seafood seasoning
  • 2 cups frozen sweet peas
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup chives, chopped
Directions:

1.) Prepare the brown or white rice, according to the package directions. When the rice is done, fluff with a fork and combine with the watercress leaves.

2.) When the rice has been cooking for 5 minutes, pre-heat the broiler and heat a skillet over medium-high heat with 1 tablespoon EVOO, a turn of the pan. Add the carrots to the pan and season with salt and pepper. Sauté to tender-crisp, 6-7 minutes.

3.) Meanwhile, in a small pot, bring the liquid smoke, maple syrup and vinegar to a boil and reduce over high heat, stirring constantly for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat.

4.) Season the salmon with salt, pepper and Old Bay seafood seasoning. Heat the remaining tablespoon EVOO, a turn of the pan, in a large, ovensafe, nonstick skillet and cook the salmon top-side down, 3-4 minutes. Flip and pour the maple syrup glaze over the top of the fish and place under the broiler for 3 minutes to caramelize the glaze.

5.) Add the peas to the carrots and heat through while the fish is under the broiler. Add the butter and chives to the veggies. When the butter has melted, turn off the heat.
Serve the salmon with the peas and carrots and rice with watercress alongside.

41 comments:

  1. She's (he's?) so cute! That seems like a good source of nutrients for cats too.

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  2. It really is important to check labels for a pet's food just like it is for food we eat.

    I can buy Nutrish at the Walmart, Fred Meyer, and Target that I frequent.

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  3. Truffles is obviously a well loved kitty. You spoil your kitty like I spoil my kitties. We both know who rules the house! Nutrish was very popular with my crowd too!

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  4. Both my cat and I LOVE salmon. Love your recipe!! It looks delish.

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  5. Awwww, cute kitty!!!! I am wicked allergic to cats, so I don't have one. I have to live vicariously through people like you :)

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  6. That's some pretty luxe eating right there. It looks totally gourmet. It's totally endearing how much you love your Truffles!

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  7. I can't wait to give this food to my cats. It looks so good! I love this recipe too.

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  8. I bet my little meow meow would love this food. It looks like it has great nutritional values. I can buy it at Giant Food Stores or Walmart near me.

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  9. I'm pretty sure that our local PetSmart carries Nutrish. Since I don't have cats now, I don't pay much attention to that section of the store - BUT - they carry Nutrish for dogs, so I would bet they have the cat food.

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  10. Looks like a great recipe!! Love your pics, also!!

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  11. I'm allergic to cats so the pet food won't work for me but the human recipe is something perfect for my husband! Thanks for sharing!!!

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  12. This is sold at Target near me -- good to know because we are fans of the Rachael Ray pet food! Before and after we had human kids, our cats were our spoiled babies.

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  13. I'm not familiar with the Nutrish brand but I'm sure its something my mom would be interested in feeding her cats!

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  14. haha this makes me want to get a cat. every time i see a cute new post about them i think i am missing out!

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  15. I have a human child…. but before that we just had our doggie. We made sure (and still do) to treat and feed her like family! Rachel Ray has dog food? Must look into that!

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  16. I have salmon in my freezer that I need to do something with. That recipe looks great! ....I also love your cat photos. Every time I see your cat it makes me want one!

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  17. I adore your cat!!!! I love the main photo- can I haz yums! That is awesome. Boy that cat food looks amazing- your baby is pampered :)

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  18. MY neighbor is a real cat lady. I will pass this on to her so she can join your generous giveaway!

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  19. What a little cutie! Your dinner looks good too!

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  20. Oh, this looks so amazing and delicate too. I bet my sister's cat would love that, but he is spoiled as it is

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  21. I can buy it at my local Publix right down the street. I love pictures of Truffles!! :)

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  22. I can buy it at my local Publix right down the street. I love pictures of Truffles!! :)

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  23. Oh my goodness your cat is SO adorable! I'm always looking for great food for our 4 furbabies, I will have to check this out, thanks!

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  24. my cat's love this brand. they almost attacked me when i put it out.

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  25. I just bought some to try out at my local grocery store kroger, it's like 2 miles from my house, I'm starting to see it in more and more stores.

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  26. Your kitties are adorable! I love cats!

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  27. I have two cats and they would love to eat this gourmet food! Your cat is so cute.

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  28. Those cats are so cute. My cat would love this I bet.

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  29. I never knew that Blue Diamond paid vets to sell it how awful. You think your are getting an honest opinion of what your vet thinks is best and in reality it is who pays the most smh. I am a huge animal lover and I also happen to be a fan of Rachael Ray. I love that there are foods out there for our furry kids that is healthy and that tastes yummy for them. I will be making that Salmon it sounds yummy who knows Pumpkin might get a bite or too.

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  30. My cat, Chloe, would love to try this! We are big Rachael Ray fans in our home and we know this will be a quality product.

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  31. My local Target carries this and I will be checking it out for my pet Cat, Chloe.

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  32. The closest location to me would the Walmart in Dodge City KS

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  33. Looks like true quality cat food and I love racheal ray!

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  34. I love to spoil my cat - she knows it, too :/

    But either way, this looks like a great way to do it!

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  35. What a cutie! My feline overlord is very picky about his food, and I'm picky about what goes in it, so I'm constantly looking for the best option. I'll have to let him try this.

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  36. Rachael Ray has such wonderful products for families as well as for our pets. These Nutrish products seem perfect for the felines in our family. I can tell their products are made with care. We can buy these products for cats at our nearby Walmart.

    Nancy
    allibrary (at) aol (dot) com

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  37. I don't think I've heard of this food but will definitely look for it. My cat is very picky but loves chicken so the chicken dish would probably work for him.

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  38. I can buy it at Copps Food Center

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  39. Your cat is so cute! I don't have one because I'm allergic, but the recipe looks nourishing for your cute feline baby.

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