For the first time ever, Dozer has agreed to sit down with me for a candid interview to share an insight into his life.
In this explosive interview that took place in his very own home, he spills the beans on what it’s really like to live the Life of Dozer!
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Dozer, it’s been a tumultuous year. What’s your take on COVID and how it’s affected your life in 2020?
COVID? What is that, a new snack? I don’t recall getting any.
Errr, no. It’s that world-devastating-virus, the reason your mum has been at home with you 99% of this year. You didn’t notice?
Oh. I thought that was just because she wanted to hang with me. I really was not complaining that she didn’t travel overseas this year.
Though having said that, I do miss my own vacations at the golden retriever boarders’ place…
OK. Well, let’s move onto a topic you are more knowledgable about. I’m fascinated by this job you do – Official Taste Tester. What are your key responsibilities?
My job is to taste food made by my mum that she is considering sharing on this website, and to give honest, objective feedback.
What an interesting job! Do you have any formal qualifications?
No, it’s something I have a natural talent for, and a field that I have always been very interested in.
I do work hard on self education every day, seeking every opportunity to hone my skills and expand my palette, from breakfast, lunch to dinner, from anyone, anywhere. See?
And do you consider yourself a high performer employee?
[Chest puffs with pride] I’ve been told by my mum that my eagerness is commendable and that my passion for food is unrivalled.
She has also praised me for the speed at which I do my job ie. eating the food I am sampling. I am fast!
Your mum cooks a LOT. Do you get to taste test a lot?
Not as much as I am willing to do, that’s for sure. I feel like my mum is suppressing my ability to do my job to the fullest of my abilities.
I’m not sure what you mean. Can you expand on this?
For example, she makes a roast beef. I am the RecipeTin Eats Official Taste Tester. My job is to TASTE IT. Yet, I get nothing more than a tiny sliver. How am I to determine if it is a good recipe or not without a sufficient quantity to sample??
Well Dozer, word on the grapevine is that you think EVERYTHING tastes good…
Tabloid lies! I have a very sophisticated palette. Like – kale. YUCK! Pork crackling. YUM! See?
Err, yes. Excellent examples. So – moving on.
Low point of 2020?
The Mystery Tummy Pain of 2020. Ooooh, that was so painful, I was hiding in far corners of the house curled up in pain. I’m so lucky my mum got me to the emergency hospital so quickly. They thought it was something scary when they started doing tests on me. It turned out to be….well, just gastro.
Wait – so everyone was super stressed about you being seriously sick and it was just gastro? Sounds like a case of Tummy Man Flu, if you ask me…..
[Sulking tone] It was BAD, I’m telling you. Even the vet thought I was like DYING of something nasty! I even turned down roast chicken. Everybody knows that’s my all time favourite food!
Plus, they shaved me to do scans. My privates were exposed for all the world to see. My mum had to use the Modesty Flowers on my photos for weeks!!
High point of 2020?
That Perfect Day, when I bounded out of bed at 6 am, my mum prepared my home cooked meal straight away, then we went off to the dog beach to play with my friends. Came home to a warm shower, snoozed in the sun to dry off.
Chased birds in the backyard, chatted to my neighbours’ dog through a hole in the fence, rolled around on the grass, played with my toys.
Finished off the day with a swim in the pool followed by a big juicy bone, homemade dinner then off to bed.
Sounds delightful Dozer. And when was this Perfect Day?
Yesterday! And the day before. Wait, and the day before that, and the day before that….. 😇
So basically you mean every day is a Perfect Day. That is Life of Dozer!!
What would you say your greatest asset is?
My looks. I’ve been known to make grown men give up an entire drumstick using just my looks.
And finally, I think it’s fitting to finish with this question: Best food memory of 2020?
That time mum was teasing me, showing me a Custard Tart she made with no intention of sharing it with me. Then she dropped it. #Karma
Ha ha! You certainly seem to live a charmed life Dozer!
Thank you for taking the time to chat to me. We look forward to seeing what 2021 holds for Life of Dozer!
Happy New Year everyone! Usually, I’d see out a year with a post filled with party foods to celebrate New Years’ Eve. But given this year will be (very!) quiet for many of us, I thought I’d do something a little different.
Hopefully it gave you a bit of a laugh!
I’m sure I’m not alone in saying that I won’t miss 2020. We’ve got more challenges ahead in 2021, but surely things can only go one way – UP!
Here’s to better times ahead! Keep smiling, stay safe, and sending big (virtual) hugs to you all!
– Nagi & Dozer xx
Allie says
Love your website and love your interview with Dozer. I have a golden retriever as well, so I certainly understand. Here’s to a better 2021!
Chris Cheshire says
Loved this great expose of Dozer! He is so sweet and would have lots of fun with my dog, Mattie. Stay safe and have a great new year, Nagi and Dozer. Love your recipes!
Priya says
What an lovely interview session…I am sure Dozer enjoyed sharing his excellant stories , it was very entertaining ! Happy New year to you both !😊 xx
Ed Morsch says
Thanks Nagi and Dozer for being a highlite in this less than stellar year. Worlds Easiest Yeast Bread is the best. Can’t make it fast enough as all my friends love it too.
Maria says
Dozer is the perfect interviewee – straightforward and honest and so gorgeous! Thanks for keeping us all sane during this strange time. Will be toasting 2020 away and looking forward to a brighter, happier, healthier new year! xo
Robyn says
Dozer interviews so well. Loved it!
Janet says
Oh my gosh, Dozer; I just loved your interview…was fantastic…your mom is sure a lucky gal to have you around. My Sweet Pea sends her ‘woof-woof’ to you for Happy New Year.
Susan S. says
Loved your Dozer interview!!
Please keep the Dozer updates and your great recipes coming.
Wishing you both a healthy, happy and safe 2021!
Ann says
Wishing you and Dozer a brighter 2021, Nagi. Many thanks for making 2020 a lot better for all of us!
Stephanie McCabe says
It really is the simple things in life that make all the difference! Thank you for this insightful interview with Dozer and all your fabulous recipes! Happy New Year to you both!
Miranda says
Love the interview.
Mary says
Thanks Nagi and Dozer for making a miserable year much more bearable with your recipes and photos of Dozer’s antics. I too read about Dozer before reading the recipe…OOOPS!
Chris says
So enjoyed the interview!
Lynda says
Love this Nagi.
Happy new year to you and Dozer.
Cheryl says
Loved the interview, and I agree with Michelle, this should be seasonal! Great fun!
Happy New Year and may it be a better one for all of us.
Kelly says
Love DOZERS story !!! He is amazing and lots you to bits Nagi…..even your food xxxx
Edna says
You and Dozer are wonderful. I love your happy lifestyle and love Dozer. Dogs are my favorite passion. Have been since I was three years old. Love them all. Happy New year. 🥰
Christine Cieplucha says
Too funny Nagi !
Thanks for making me smile to end of this year.
Happy new year to you and Dozer … Chrissy C
Nazia Rahimi says
Thank you so much for this exclusive interview Nagi and Dozer! Had us in stitches!!! More importantly thank you for your amazing recipes, it made this crappy year a little less crappy 😊
Robyn says
Nagi thank you for your wonderful interview with Dozer. I am still smiling!
Yes it is going to be a very quiet New Year’s Eve for many. Here’s to a wonderful 2021 for us all. Thank you for your brilliant recipes. Bring on 2021 we are ready.
Gina says
Who’s a good boy!!
I love dogs. I have seven.