Rikki’s Refuge kindle book “WORDS OF WISDOM”
Vincent D. Cat’s favorite inspirational quotes help you through your day.
Available on Amazon here:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00G7WI77I/?ref=cm_sw_r_pi_dp_FKtotb1PG41VD

THUMBPRINT COOKIES

1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
2 tablespoon very hot water (about 180°F)
½ cup melted coconut oil
½ cup sugar
1 cup whole-wheat pastry flour
¾ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ cup raw, unsalted almonds, lightly toasted and finely chopped
½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
5 tablespoon (any fruit) jam
Preheat oven to 325F. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flaxseed with the hot water. Allow to sit for 5 to 10 minutes until it thickens. Whisk in the oil and sugar. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir the flour mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined, then fold in the nuts and coconut. scoop out 15 slightly heaping tablespoons of dough and roll them into balls. Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet and press down until they are about 2 inches wide and 1/3 inches thick. Press indentations in the center of each cookie that are big enough to hold 1 teaspoon jam. Fill each indentation with jam. Bake until the cookies are golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer to rack to allow to cool completely.

Donation Drop-Off Every Saturday NOON-2:00 PM
Rikki’s Refuge Educational Center
21410 Constitution Hwy.
Rapidan, VA. 22733
WHAT WE NEED THIS WEEK:
Dry/Wet DOG FOOD, Dry/Wet CAT FOOD, Fresh Produce, Paper Towels, Large Heavy Duty Trash Bags
You may also leave donations for Rikki’s Refuge at Re-Tail in Fredericksburg any time during normal business hours, if this is more convenient for you!

To make a donation to Rikki’s: https://www.rikkisrefuge.org/donate

Rikki’s Amazon Wish List: http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/126FNLHBB9AGA/ref=cm_wl_rlist_go_v?

Auction on Ebay to benefit Rikki’s Refuge U-S-dime-alarm-clock. Bidding closes on 8/12/14 http://www.ebay.com/itm/-/321483904426?roken=cUgayN (100% of this sale will benefit Rikki’s Refuge!)

Auction on Ebay to benefit Rikki’s Refuge
U-S-dime-alarm-clock.

Bidding closes on 8/12/14

http://www.ebay.com/itm/-/321483904426?roken=cUgayN

(100% of this sale will benefit Rikki’s Refuge!)

Check out our newest items at Rikki’s Refuge Re-Tail and we hope you can stop by and see all of the wonderful things for sale in our store!

Please VOTE & SHARE for RIKKI’S REFUGE in the Animal Rescue Site SHELTER CHALLENGE every day! Thank you!
Vote here: http://www.shelterchallenge.com/web/charityusa/nomineehome?userId=53331&nomineeId=17448

“Don’t walk behind me; I may not lead. Don’t walk in front of me; I may not follow. Just walk beside me and be my friend.”
~~ Albert Camus ~~

EASY SPICY BEAN SALSA
(Serve with tortilla chips!)
1 (15 ounce) can black-eyed peas or garbanzo beans
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green or yellow bell pepper
1 (4 ounce) can diced jalapeno peppers
(you can use chopped fresh jalapenos instead, as many as you prefer!)
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
(you can use chopped fresh tomatoes instead! about 2 cups)
1/2 cup Italian-style salad dressing
1-2 teaspoons minced garlic
Red Pepper Flakes to taste for “heat” (optional)
In a medium bowl, combine black-eyed peas, black beans, corn, onion, bell pepper, jalapeno peppers and tomatoes. Season with Italian-style salad dressing and garlic; mix well. Cover, and refrigerate overnight to blend flavors.

Rikki’s Refuge kindle book “OPIE’S PROBLEM”
Opie has a problem, can you help?
Available on Amazon here:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FK3WBBS/?ref=cm_sw_r_pi_dp_OFtotb0XJ15Z4

 RIKKI’S REFUGE CATS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION AT RIKKI’S REFUGE RETAIL IN FREDERICKSBURG, VA. (there is an adoption screening process!)