Many uses for leftover Halloween candy
Halloween is certainly known for the spooky decorations that adorn homes and for the creative costumes children put on to canvas the neighborhood. But for…
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Pet of the day 11/2/17
Lily is a beautiful, all gray, young adult, female. She is friendly, current on vaccines and tested negative for fiv & leukemia. Lily can be…
Skillet-Roasted Potatoes with Mushrooms and Pancetta
Serves 4 4 ounces pancetta, cut into 1/4-inch cubes (see note) 3 tablespoons olive oil, plus more if necessary 1 pound Yukon gold potatoes, unpeeled,…
Pet of the day 11/01/17
Name: Leek Breed: German Shepherd mix Age: 6 years Gender: Male Size: Large Color: Black/ Brown Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Leek can be found at…
Eggplant and spinach Parmesan
Servings: 8 Start to finish: 1 1/2 hours 2 medium eggplants, about 1 1/2-2 pounds total 1 teaspoon granulated garlic olive oil mister (or nonstick…
Pet of the day 10/31/17
Bridgette is a sweet and beautiful polydactyl cat. She is current on vaccines, negative for fiv and leukemia. She’ll be spayed. Bridgette can be found…
Pan-roasted Brussels sprouts with chorizo and toasted bread crumbs
Serves 6 Start to finish: 25 minutes 2 ounces Spanish chorizo sausage, diced (about 1/2 cup) 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided 2/3 cup…
Down came the rain … along with the leaves
A cold and rainy weekend dulled autumn’s final colors just a little bit. The weather may have even shortened the season a little by bringing…
Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2017
Last Wednesday, the Senate passed H.R. 1329, the Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2017. This legislation would increase the rates of VA disability compensation,…
Pet of the day 10/30/17
Chips is a 9 month old, male, neutered Bull Terrier mix that was surrendered to the rescue center when owners realized he does not do…
Root Vegetable Gratin
Start to finish: 1 hour, 40 minutes (40 active) Servings: 10 to 12 1 3/4 cups whole milk 2 cups heavy cream 4 large sprigs…
All dressed up ….
Several adoptable cats are all dressed up and have somewhere to go… hopefully to a good home. The Pumpkin Patch cat adoption event will be…
Pet of the day 10/27/17
Charity is an adorable female kitten. She is current on age appropriate vaccines and tested negative for fiv and leukemia. Charity can be found at…
Cajun-style stew with andouille and turkey
Servings: 8 Start to finish: 45 minutes (Active time: 25 minutes) 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 8 ounces tasso ham or other smoked ham, cut into…
Trick-or-treating safety tips
Every year children anxiously count down the days until they are able to put on their costumes and head out into the neighborhood in search…
Pet of the day 10/26/17
Name: Dora Breed: Domestic Shorthair mix Age: 2 years Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: Black and White Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $40.00 Dora…
Buttermilk biscuits
— Keep the fat and buttermilk cold — Cut lard into a small dice. If using butter, grate with a box grater — Use a…
Pet of the day 10/25/17
Name: Cupcake Breed: Boxer mix Age: 4 years Size: Medium Gender: Female Color: Brown/ black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Adoption Price: $75.00 Cupcake can be…
Pumpkin and spice breakfast bowl
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 15 minutes, plus freezing and thawing time Base: 1 large ripe banana, sliced 1 1/2 cups canned pumpkin puree 1…
Autumn ambiance
Trees around the area showed their true colors this weekend in a brilliant display that seemed to just erupt up overnight. The Pennsylvania Department of…
Pet of the day 10/24/17
Name: Binky Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 1 year Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: Grey/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $40.00 Binky can…
Mashed sweet potatoes with roasted garlic
Serves 8 Start to finish: 1 hour, including roasting the garlic ROASTED GARLIC: 1 head garlic 2 teaspoons olive oil Generous pinch salt Preheat the…
Pet of the day 10/23/17
King appears to be an adult, male Lab/Husky mix. King is friendly and appears house trained. He reportedly gets along with other dogs. King is…
Roasted Cornish hens
Start to finish: 2 hours, 15 minutes (40 active) Servings: 8 For the stuffing: 1/2 pound firm white, homemade-style sandwich bread 3/4 cup finely chopped…
VFW To Testify on VA Health Care, Choice Program
On Tuesday, Oct. 24, the VFW will testify before the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, alongside Secretary of Veterans Affairs Dr. David Shulkin. The VFW will…
Frighteningly good fun
Area rescues have several Halloween-themed events planned. Smile pretty! Tri-County Animal Rescue will hold its annual Halloween event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday,…
Pet of the day 10/20/17
Joni is a female tabby kitten. She is very sweet and playful. She tested negative for leukemia and fiv. Is current on age appropriate vaccines,…
California-Style Baby Back Ribs with Sage Honey
Serves 4 as an appetizer 1 cup tamari 1/2 cup honey, preferably sage honey 4 garlic cloves, peeled 1 whole rack baby back ribs (about…
Our photographer says #metoo movement has moved him
Me too! If you have been on Twitter or Facebook in the last few days then you have seen people from all over the world…
Throw a hauntingly good Halloween party
Halloween is a special day that delights children of all ages and helps adults feel like kids at heart. Few people want the fun to…
Pet of the day 10/19/17
Name: Moe Breed: Coonhound, Treeing Walker Mix Age: 4 months Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: White/ Black Declawed: No Adoption Price: $100.00 Moe can be…
Roasted sweet potato and Brussels sprouts hash
Start to Finish: 40 minutes. Yield: 6 servings 3/4 pound medium-sized Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved, about 2 cups 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and…
Pet of the day 10/18/17
Name: Phantom Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 5 months Gender: Male Size: Small Color: Black/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $50.00 Phantom can…
Roasted Red Pepper, Sun-Dried Tomato & Feta Topped Chicken
Serves 4 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (6 to 8 ounces each) 1/2 cup My Grandma’s Greek Dressing (see below) 1/3 cup diced charred red…
Bushcrickets and meadowhawks
One never truly realizes the wealth of insects this region has to offer until they go to track down a positive identity for one. Thus…
Pet of the day 10/17/17
Polly is a 2 year old, female, GSD mix that was surrendered to the rescue center by owners. Polly is reportedly good with dogs, cats…
Roasted cauliflower with a sesame drizzle
Start to finish: 30 to 35 minutes Serves 4 1 large (1 3/4 pound) head cauliflower (or substitute the same amount of broccoli heads) 2…
Pet of the day 10/16/17
Name: Tipsy Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 5 months Gender: Male Size: Small Color: Black/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $50.00 Tipsy can…
Ginger tea
Start to finish: 25 minutes (10 hands-on) Servings: 4 4 ounces fresh gingerroot 1 1/2 tablespoons honey, divided, or to taste 4 lemon wedges Rinse…
VA’s implementation of Kingdomware
On Oct. 10, The House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held a roundtable to discuss the VA’s implementation of the June 16, 2016,…
It’s time to scare up some love
Heavenly Strays has planned a kitty bowl adoption event and other rescues have planned Halloween themed events and fundraisers. The Purr-fect event Heavenly Strays will…
Pet of the day 10/13/17
Mario is a 2 year old male Chihuahua that was surrendered to the rescue center. Mario is new to the rescue so for more information…
Cheddar and cayenne cheese straws
Servings: 20 servings (3 per serving) Start to finish: 2 hours, 45 minutes (Active: 15 minutes) 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened 1 pound extra-sharp cheddar…
Preserve carved pumpkins in various ways
Jack-o’-lanterns and other carved pumpkin designs are frequently the centerpieces of Halloween festivities. The twinkling lights and orange glow of jack-o’-lanterns can add ambiance to…
Pet of the day 10/12/17
Name: Scooter Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 4 months Gender: Male Size: Small Color: White/ Grey Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $50.00
Ten-minute tortilla soup
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 10 minutes. 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth 4 corn tortillas (about 5-inch diameter), cut into quarters 1/2 cup prepared mild…
Italian sausage frittata
Start to finish: 40 minutes (20 minutes active) Servings: 6 to 8 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 1/2 cups chopped onion 1 1/2 cups…
Wapiti worries
An afternoon trip to Benezette had this blogger worried that the trip would be a bust. Arriving in the early afternoon, it seemed that the elk…
Pet of the day 10/10/17
Emmylou is a female tabby kitten, with white feet and some orange patches. She is very sweet and playful. She tested negative for leukemia and…
Red lentil and chicken slow-cooker soup
Start to finish: 4 1/2 hours Serves 12 2 onions, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 large fennel bulb, cored and chopped (about 1 1/2…