Top (dog) chef in Manattan Beach.

I have this ritual at my house. I go home and find the dog sleeping somewhere. (He's too lazy to come greet me at the door)

He wags his tail slightly and I say, "What do you want for dinner tonight?

And he looks at me.

"How about some dog food?" I ask. And he goes running into the kitchen and stands next to his bowl.

I don't know why he gets so excited. All he ever gets is dog food.

But now dogs have a new option, thanks to a class being offered in Manhattan Beach.

Here's a press release I just got. The class offers people the chance to learn how to cook healthy food for their pups. And with the recent pet-food scare, it might also some peace of mind.

No bones about it; you are your dog's best friend. Isn't it about time that you became your dog's chef too? With all the pet food recalls both last year and this year, the time is right to rethink how and what to feed your canine best friends.

 Join guest teacher Annie Siegmann, owner of Ruff-Ruff Bakery, maker of all natural pet treats and biscuits, as you prepare three meals and a treat to take home. She will share tips for natural ways to care for your dog through foods.

 Seigmann's natural treats can be found at Whole Foods Markets and the Torrance and Manhattan Beach Farmers' Markets.

 The dog food making class will be held Monday, September 22 at 6:30 p.m. at the South Bay School of Cooking kitchen inside the Women's Neptunian Club. Pre-paid reservations are required; directions and parking instructions will be provided. The cost is $79/person.

For more information and to register, go here.