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Mar 1, 2020
4 min

Five Lessons Learned from Eating Dog Food

Nine years ago, Alison and I embarked on a culinary adventure. For the entire month of March, we ate only Evermore and ingredients found within the food (with exceptions for coffee and wine). We committed to one solid bowl of dog food a day—streamed as a “live feed” on our website. In homage to Morgan Spurlock’s Super Size Me documentary, we named the project Evermore Me. Evermore Me was initially borne out of a certain amount of frustration. We were working tirelessly to put

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Fear and Confusion in Dogland: Our Take on the DCM Controversy

Hanna, with Alison

Mar 14, 2019
11 min

Fear and Confusion in Dogland: Our Take on the DCM Controversy

Update 3/15/21: It looks as though the FDA has walked back their initial reporting on food-related canine DCM and grain-free foods as of September 2020. Check out this article with details on the update from Ryan Yamka, PhD, via northpointpets.com here. Please Note: Since we initially published this blog, the FDA has issued an additional headline grabbing update. The new information, including the names of 16 companies that are radically different from ours, does not substant

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Alison

Aug 21, 2017
2 min

THIS Is Dog Food! - Chef's Notes

Some women like to wear heels, I like to wear a hair net. That may sound funny, but the reality is that when it comes to "work," I'm never happier than when I'm donning the finest sanitary minded garb in order to make great food with wonderful people in a well-run kitchen using accountably sourced ingredients. I've done this in the Natural Gourmet Institute culinary program in NYC, in high-end restaurants (Ariel's in Brookfield, VT and Gramercy Tavern in NYC), at a summer cam

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Evermore Pack

May 11, 2017
5 min

How to Compare Human-Grade Pet Foods

If you follow what's going on in the pet food world at all, you've probably noticed a recent explosion of cooked "human-grade" foods available both online and in stores. Over the years we've seen many companies come and go. Only now does it seem like the broader market place is truly ready for the concept. When we first launched in 2009, we found that retailers and consumers had a hard time wrapping their heads around the idea of a frozen-fresh food that wasn't raw. Since our

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Evermore Pack

Oct 27, 2016
3 min

Aspire... Inspire

The most rewarding part about running Evermore is having moments of genuine connection. This is why we take the time to personally e-mail our new customers. We thrive on learning their stories and about their dogs—about how our food is changing their dogs’ lives for the better. Sometimes our customers bring us to tears. Sometimes they inspire us to think deeply about our own goals and accomplishments. We recently had an exchange that truly stands out. In response to a questio

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Alison

Feb 13, 2016
2 min

Carob Peanut Butter Hearts

At Evermore, we love chocolate, and nobody here would ever turn down a nice box of them on Valentine's Day (or any day, for that matter). Since our pups can't share in the indulgence, we decided to whip up the next best thing for them. These gluten-free carob peanut butter hearts are so easy to make and healthy to boot! They're unabashedly canine-approved, and as it turns out, pretty tasty for humans as well. The peanut butter base has no added sugar, but the carob adds enoug

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The Evermore Story: Part 4, Laying Roots

Evermore Pack

Feb 12, 2016
4 min

The Evermore Story: Part 4, Laying Roots

PART 4: LAYING ROOTS Continuted from Part 3: Enter Alison. Once we made the commitment to start a dog food company, it was a whirlwind of epiphanies, small triumphs and minor fumbles. Our first order of business was to formulate a food we could responsibly sell to the public, ensuring that it contained everything a dog needed to thrive. After intensive research, formulation and laboratory testing, we were pleased with our initial efforts and sent our feed application to the

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Alison

Jan 25, 2016
5 min

The Evermore Story: Part 3, Enter Alison

PART 3: ENTER ALISON Continued from Part 2. It was August of 2009. I had just finished up a grueling but rewarding summer working as sous-chef at Camp Ballibay in northeastern PA. After 30 years in business, the camp had decided to shift from serving kids processed, pre-packaged food to making fresh, locally sourced, from scratch meals. The head chef and I created their new food program and co-ran the kitchen, and a very small team of people successfully pulled off a very la

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Alison

Nov 25, 2015
2 min

Holiday Pupovers

This Thanksgiving, you and your pup can both give thanks for these healthy, dairy and gluten-free morsels (heck, they're even paleo!) that won't add any more starch or sugar to the mix. With only a few simple ingredients—most of which are found in Evermore—these little nutritional powerhouses not only make a great side dish should you treat your pup to some turkey (always meat, never fat) but also a delicious snack for you to share. While not technically popovers, the texture

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Evermore Pack

Oct 28, 2015
3 min

The Great Pumpkin Seed

Since it’s that time of year again when pumpkin spice everything reigns supreme, we’d like to present a seasonally appropriate ingredient feature. Pumpkin seeds, which we include in Evermore, are loaded with protein, amino acids, fiber, iron, copper, phosphorus, magnesium, calcium, zinc, potassium, folic acid and niacin—all important nutrients that contribute to your dog’s health. Here’s the rub, those little green powerhouse pumpkin seeds, also known as pepitas, don’t usuall

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Alison

Oct 28, 2015
1 min

Pumpkin Seed Spread

Fall might have you seeing orange, but don't forget about those little nutrient-dense green (or white) seeds inside the pumpkin. We don't, which is why they make it into every batch of Evermore! Try this yummy, vibrant green spread on toast or in a sandwich, served on crostini or crackers, tossed with pasta for a unique take on pesto, or as a veggie dip or winter squash soup garnish. Punch up flavor even more by using fresh garlic instead of sautéing it or adding 1-2 oz. fres

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Alison

May 24, 2015
3 min

The Golden Rule

My experience as a food manufacturer—sourcing ingredients for Evermore (and human food before that)—has had a huge impact on the way I evaluate product quality standards as a consumer. In fact, at this point, my purchasing priorities in both roles are really one and the same. I believe deeply in supporting businesses that hold themselves as accountable as mine does, and I want to spend my dollars on products made with integrity. While I have always been a quality junkie who

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Evermore Pack

May 7, 2015
1 min

Useful Feeding Tips

Sometimes we have our minds blown by how our customers and fans use our products. Check out this great and instructive video by trainer Ilana Bram. She demonstrates how to portion out Evermore and use it as an toy filler with a Nina Ottoson activity toy. Ilana trains independently in the Hudson Valley and works for School for the Dogs in New York City. #food #training

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Alison

Apr 20, 2015
1 min

Salad Days Ahead!

Now that it's finally warming up, it's time to dive into cool foods again! During Evermore Me, we adapted this delicious Fresh Apple and Parsley Dressing from Cook's Illustrated. If you watched our St. Patrick's Day video coverage about parsley, this is the dressing we mention. We tossed it with dandelion greens, shaved carrots, and toasted pumpkin seeds—all Evermore ingredients—but try adding other veggies like thinly shaved radish, cucumber, and fennel! Fresh Apple and Pars

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Evermore Pack

Apr 6, 2015
2 min

Meet Bonnie, Clyde, Beauty & Beast!

We're so excited to share this amazing testimonial from one of our most recent subscribers. No matter how hard our jobs may feel at times, it is stories like this that remind us why we feel so blessed to be doing this work every day! Bonnie is a 10-year-old Shih-Tzu. She was eating a raw diet for about six months. We did tons of research to find the best raw food with no antibiotics or hormones, grass-fed beef, and organic fruits and veggies. After feeding her raw for a few m

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Kale & Hearty: Evermore Me Salt & Vinegar Kale Chips!

Alison

Mar 23, 2015
1 min

Kale & Hearty: Evermore Me Salt & Vinegar Kale Chips!

Kale is one of many nutritional powerhouse ingredients found in Evermore, and this yummy, addictive snack kept us happy during Evermore Me. Its deep green color comes from the pigment chlorophyll, and its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and immune boosting properties have been shown to fight and prevent cancer, lower blood pressure and LDL cholesterol levels, normalize digestion time, support retinal health, and fight harmful free-radicals. NOTE: We recommend baking these at

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Alison

Mar 9, 2015
1 min

Evermore Me Sweet Potato Pancakes

During March 2011, when Hanna and I exclusively ate an Evermore diet of either the dog food itself or ingredients in the food, these sweet potato pancakes were a delicious and versatile treat! We enjoyed them as both a simple latke with applesauce as well as a benedict-inspired breakfast with sauteed kale and a poached egg on top! Evermore Me Sweet-Potato Pancakes Ingredients 1 lb. sweet potatoes, peeled and coarsely grated 2 carrots, peeled and grated 2 tablespoons parsley,

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Alison

Feb 22, 2015
2 min

Evermore Mini Pupcakes!

These Mini Pupcakes are a tasty, healthy treat for your pup, and a surprisingly delicious, sugar-free snack for you! Take them up a notch by filling them with Evermore, and watch your dog go extra nuts (while you certainly can eat them filled with Evermore, we suggest setting a few aside that are NOT filled for optimal yumminess). Made with just a few simple, whole-food ingredients, they're full of protein, good fats, and more to keep you both going for hours! Mini Pupcakes Y

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Alison

Feb 12, 2015
3 min

For the Love of Food

It’s fun to watch people’s expressions when they ask me what I do, and I say I own a dog food company. No one expects it, and the truth is, when I got my culinary degree and embarked on my career as a chef, neither did I. While I have always been drawn to food and nutrition, it took me some time to heed the call. I spent my 20’s building an impressive editorial and linguistic resume, just to scrap it all in my 30’s and follow my heart (and gut). I quit my PhD fellowship progr

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