New book has tongues and tails wagging BOOK-SIGNINGS ARE usually tame affairs. But at a re- cent session at Amber Books in West Vancouver, audience members were wowed by cookbook creator Moneca Litton — in fact, they were ‘‘bow-wowed.”’ “It went just great,’ Litton said of the event held to promote her latest book, “Thirty-five dogs showed up with their people.” The work that had tongues and tails a’ waggin’ at this canine cause celebre was The Doggie Biscuit Book, Litton’s answer to naturally tasty, preservative-free treats. Now pet-lovers can treat their pooches without feeling guilty and can have a laugh doing it. The Doggie Biscuit Book, which Litton self-published, lists dozens of recipes for bones, biscuits, balis, bits and vegetarian treats, and -comes complete with a “dialea-dog directory’? and hu- morous illustrations by Annette Shaw. Your dog will salivate at the mere mention of Barker’s Choice barley balls, Carob Kitties By the Pound, Bitty Liver Licks, Happy By Evelyn Jacob News Reporter Birthday Bowser Bones and — for the refined doggie diner Biscuits Santa Fe. Litton, who also makes and sells dog greeting cards (for new dogs on the block), ‘‘Bones By the The idea for a nutritionally sound treat cookbook came after Litton’s 11-year-old border col- lie/sheltie__cross, Romper, was diagnosed with heart disease. “The vet told me to take her off cookies because a lot ci com- mercia! brands are overloaded with salt and sugar — which can be addicting — as well as chemi- cals and preservatives,’’ said Lit- ton, author of Women Mean Business. ‘‘! started making treats for her and that’s how it all started.’* && The vet told me to take her off cookies because a lot of commercial brands are overloaded with salt and sugar ... as well as chemicals and preservatives. 99 Yard" yarn, and bone-shaped cookie cutters, can hardly contain her enthusiasm over how well her book has been received: after only five weeks on the market she had sold 1,000 copies. Christmas fair held today THE WEST Vancouver Recre- ation Centre and Seniors’ Activity Centre are holding their annual Christmas Craft Fair on Sunday, Nov. 15 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Local artists and craftspeople will be displaying and selling their items at over 100 tables situated in both the Recreation and Seniors’ centres. Pottery, dried flower ar- rangements, fabric art crafts, jew- elry and woodworking are just a Sugg Retail few examples of the wide variety of crafts that will be available for sale. Home-made soups, squares and sandwiches will also be available at the Seniors’ Centre. The large fair is celebrating its 16th year. The centres are located on Marine Drive between 21st and 22nd streets in West Vancouver. Call 926-3266 or 926-4375 for further information. Vertical Blinds Only§ OFF Unlimited Selection of * Colours and Fabrics Offer ends Nov. 30/92 A SHADE BETTER Specializing in Blinds and Draperies for over 7 years 1877 Marine Drive, NVan. #4-28018 Progress Way, Squamish 984-4101 892-5857 Whistier 932-6617 - Moneca Litton Litton’s book is timely because, just as two-legged consumers are becoming more health conscious, pet owners are growing increasing- ly wary of what they are tossing intoFido’s food bowl. But surely not every owner is willing to slave over a hot stove for a pet. ‘‘The reality is a lot of people just don’t have the time,” Litton concedes, ‘‘but for those who do, it’s an alternative.” Those taking the home-cooking plunge should take heart: all of Litton’s recipes cali for basic, in- expensive ingredients that are easi- ly prepared. Most are the result of Litton’s spontaneous adventures in cook- ing. “I never know what I do until ! do it. That’s how I cook for my husband,”’ she laughs. NEWS photo Mike Wakefield THE ROVAIl, treatment: West Vancouver author Moneca Litton, author of The Doggie Biscuit Book, treats Romper to some delectable home-made biscuits. Litton's natural cookbook ic available at health food stores, WH Smith, Coles Books, Super- Vatu, Save-On-Foods, Bosley's and Amber Books. 2 illo whe ls & whole jor of fun. ee SATURN ali 00 68 «@ Pas Automatic, «, absolute! the best fomily sedan value ovoilable anywherel choos $ ] 2 6 4 fe) from. The best of both worlds, sedan racticality with sport coupe per- lormance. Brand Naw 1993 stock has arrived, make your choice NOW.