Pet of the day 4/5/18
Name: Max Breed: Pomeranian Mix Age: Young Size: Small Gender: Male Color: Apricot/ Beige House-trained: No Prefers a home without children. Max can be found…
Blogs
Eggplant and chicken marinara
Servings: 6 Start to finish: 1 hour, 15 minutes 4 small eggplants (“baby” or “Japanese” eggplant at the grocery store) 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided…
Pet of the day 4/4/18
Name: Newt Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 7 months Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Adoption Price: $75.00 Newt can be…
Simple vegetarian spring pasta salad
25 minutes start to finish Serves 8 1 pound dried spiral pasta (or cavatappi, ziti, fusilli or other salad-friendly shaped pasta) 2 cups (8 ounces)…
Backpack kitchens about weight and utility
As backcountry kitchens go, ours was as large and heavy as it was battered. Odds and ends of old pots and pans, that’s what we…
Chorus of croaks
This past weekend’s sunny weather was enough to coax a few frogs out of hibernation at the neighbor’s pond. In fact, last Thursday a few…
Pet of the day 4/3/18
Name: Hercules Breed: Terrier, American Pit Bull/ Mix Age: 2 years Gender: Male Size: Large Color: Blond Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Hercules can be found…
Baked chicken thighs with preserved lemons and artichoke hearts
Start to finish: 13 hours, (40 minutes hands-on) Servings: 8 2 1/2 lemons, preferably thin-skinned 3 tablespoons kosher salt 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 8…
GI Bill Changes Are Coming
There could be some changes coming for some students utilizing their GI Bill benefits. This past summer, the GI Bill was revamped and improved by…
Taking a shot
A couple of rabies clinics have been scheduled in the region, more awesome animals are looking for homes and some upcoming events have been scheduled….
Pet of the day 3/30/18
Name: Alice Breed: Domestic Medium Hair Mix Age: 2 years Gender: Female Size: Small Color: Grey/ Orange Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Alice can be found…
Grilled chicken & onion skewers
Makes 10 to 12 skewers Basting Sauce (optional) 1/2 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup mirin 2 tablespoons sugar 1/2 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, excess…
Create and hide unbreakable Easter eggs
Easter is one of the most important days of the year for Christians. Easter Sunday is filled with symbolism and tradition, some of which harken…
Pet of the day 3/29/18
Keera is a Boxer mix who is about 2 years old and weighs in the 45-50 lb. range. Keera is an absolute doll with people…
Turkey breakfast sausage
Servings: 12 patties Start to finish: 25 minutes 1 pound of 96 percent lean ground turkey 1 teaspoon dried crushed rosemary, or 2 teaspoons fresh…
Pet of the day 3/28/18
Sasha is a sweet and affectionate young girl. She is spayed and current on vaccines. Sasha can be found at Tri-County Animal Rescue Center.
Brisket and barley soup
Servings: 4 to 6 Start to finish: 1 hour 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped carrots 1/2 cup pearl barley…
Rent The Chicken provides backyard birds for eggs, down-home fun
If you’ve ever thought about raising hens, but chickened out, Jenn and Phil Tompkins have an eggsellent solution. The Armstrong County, Pennsylvania couple incubated their company, Rent The…
Getting wet
While things are warming up in the region, it seems the sun may not shine for a few days. As the temperatures climb so does…
Pet of the day 3/27/18
Name: Wilma Breed: Boxer Mix Age: 5 months Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: Black/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Wilma can be found at Venango…
Carrot cake pancakes
Serves about 4 Pancake Ingredients 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 tsp baking powder 2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp nutmeg 1/4 tsp ground ginger 1/4 tsp…
National Vietnam War Veterans Day is March 29
National Vietnam War Veterans Day is a commemorative holiday in the United States which recognizes the sacrifices that veterans and their families made during the Vietnam…
Pet of the day 3/26/18
Name: Yeller Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 2 years Gender: Male Size: Large Color: Orange/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Yeller can be found at…
Oven-baked jerk spareribs
Start to finish: 20 hours, 40 minutes (30 minutes hands-on) Servings: 8 1/2 cup coarsely chopped onion 1 cup coarsely chopped scallions (white and green…
A time to give
Time is running out for those groups participating in the Week of Giving and there are plenty of animals looking for homes. Scaredy cats need…
Pet of the day 3/23/18
Sarge is a 8 month old, male Pit Bull Terrier surrendered to the rescue when his owners were no longer able to have a dog…
Zucchini Pineapple Bread
Nonstick cooking spray 5 eggs 1 1/4 cups vegetable oil 2 1/2 cups sugar 1 tablespoon vanilla 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup wheat germ 1 tablespoon baking soda 1/2 …
How to pet-proof a home
Tens of millions of households throughout North America include pets. The American Veterinary Medical Foundation reports that more than 80 million households in the United…
Pet of the day 3/22/18
Name: Curly Sue Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 2 years Gender: Female Size: Small Color: Green/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $65.00 Curly…
Espresso-chocolate chip angel food cake
Serves 10 to 12 2 teaspoons instant espresso powder 11/3 cups cake flour, sifted 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt 13/4 cups (about 12 large) egg whites…
Pet of the day 3/21/18
Name: Copper Breed: Hound Mix Age: 1 year Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: White/ Red Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Copper can be found at Venango…
Mustard and dill crusted salmon
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 30 minutes 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 4 fillets of salmon, about 5 ounces…
Starting Peas and Other Crops
St. Patrick’s Day is the traditional start of the planting season, and it’s something I’ve been doing for decades. The weather can be problematic though…
It’s official?
It is officially spring today, but Mother Nature often doesn’t follow the calendar. While robins have been spotted – and photographed – the neighbor’s pond…
Pet of the day 3/20/18
Maureen is a super sweet and talkative girl. She is current on vaccines and negative for FIV and leukemia. She will be spayed on April…
Chicken Piri Piri
Serves 4 Start to finish: 3 hours 20 minutes, including 2 hours marinating time, 1 hour cooking time 1 (3½- to 4-pound) chicken 4 jalapeno…
Pet of the day 3/19/18
Name: Tyr Breed: American Blue Heeler Mix Age: 3 years Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: Blue Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Adoption Price: $100.00 Tyr can…
Spaghetti squash with creamy goat cheese sauce and shredded zucchini
Start to finish: 1 hour (30 active) Servings: 4 to 6 1 1/2 pounds zucchini 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt One 3- to 3 1/2 pound…
Public Comments sought for Desert Storm Memorial Location
The National Park Service is seeking public comment about where the new VFW-supported National Desert Storm Memorial should be located in Washington, D.C. Of the…
Lend a hand, open your wallet
Precious Paws Animal Rescue and Tri-County Animal Rescue Center have fundraisers planned on Saturday and other animal rescues are looking for folks to lend a…
Pet of the day 3/16/18
Bailey is an affectionate young girl. She is spayed, current on vaccines, and tested negative for fiv and leukemia. Bailey can be found at Tri-County…
Charred green beans with lemon verbena pesto
Serves 2 to 4 Green Beans 11/2 pounds slender green beans 2 teaspoons olive oil Lemon Verbena Pesto 1 cup fresh lemon verbena leaves (substitute…
Enjoy an environmentally friendly St. Patrick’s Day
Green is the color most associated with St. Patrick’s Day, and green also can be the primary mindset of hosts and hostesses when planning Paddy’s…
Pet of the day 3/15/18
Name: Tucker Breed: Australian Shepherd/ Coonhound Age: 10 months Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: Red Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $125.00 Tucker can be…
Broccoli with a dusting of parmesan cheese and roasted garlic
Servings: 4-6 Start to finish: 20 minutes 1 head of broccoli 1/2 cup peeled garlic cloves 1/2-1 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon Kosher salt…
Successful spring turkey hunting with a decoy
Spring turkey hunting seasons are only weeks away pretty much everywhere in the country. They get rolling as early as mid-March in some parts of…
Pet of the day 3/14/18
Laurel came to us as a stray and sadly nobody came looking for her. She is very sweet, and she is already spayed, negative for…
Cabbage soup made with ginger and garlic broth
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 25 minutes 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 large yellow onion, sliced 1-inch chunk of fresh ginger, peeled and sliced into…
Time of transition
More Canada geese have been heard and spotted overhead. Different birds are stopping by the feeder and other places. The most notable observation from this…
Pet of the day 3/13/18
Name: Milo Breed: Catahoula Leopard dog/Bulldog,English Age: 11 months Gender: Male Size: Large Color: Brindle/ Blue Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Milo can be found at…