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,…
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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…
Pet of the day 10/9/17
Chloe, a Yorkshire Terrier Yorkie and West Highland White Terrier Westie mix is available for adoption through Precious Paws Animal Rescue in Franklin. She’s an…
40th Annual Erie to Pittsburgh Diabetes Walk is Friday
Friday, Oct. 13, is the start day of The Pennsylvania VFW’s Erie to Pittsburgh Diabetes Walk. This is the 40th year. The walk will start…
Pet of the day 10/6/17
Rollie is a 6 year old, male, Poodle/Schnauzer mix that was surrendered to the rescue center. Rollie is new to the rescue and appears to…
Mole Poblano
Servings: 8 Start to finish: 2 hours, 45 minutes (Active time: 2 hours) 1/4 cup lard or unsalted butter (1/2 stick) 4 mulato chiles, wiped…
Enjoy an eco-friendly autumn
Autumn arrives with cool breezes, awe-inspiring foliage and the hint of holidays on the horizon. Fall is a favorite time of year for many people…
Pet of the day 10/5/17
Name: Habanero Breed: Domestic Shorthair mix Age: 2 years Gender: Female Size: Small Color: Grey Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $40.00 Habanero can be…
Meatless cheesy oat burger
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 30 minutes (including 10 minutes chilling time) 1/3 cup minced shallot or sweet onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup…
Pet of the day 10/4/17
Name: Creed Breed: Terrier, American Pit Bull mix Age: 2 years Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: White/ Brindle Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Creed can be…
Mongolian beef over rice
Serves 6 Start to finish: 25 minutes ¼ cup (approximately) plus 2 teaspoons vegetable or canola oil, divided 2 teaspoons finely minced garlic 1 tablespoon…
Pet of the day 10/3/17
Name: Waffle Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 8 months Gender: Female Size: Small Color: Black Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $50.00 Waffle can be…
Bratwurst sausages
Servings: 8-10 Start to finish: 30 minutes 8-10 pork bratwursts, uncooked 1/2 stick unsalted butter 1 large white or yellow onion, divided 2-3 bottles or…
Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Health Hearing
Last week, the House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Health held a hearing to discuss 10 bills pending before the committee. The hearing focused on…
Pet of the day 10/2/17
Tiger is a 3 year old, male Boxer. He is a bit shy at first but warms up quickly & loves to give kisses. Tiger…
Pumpkin coconut squares
Start to finish: 11 hours, 20 minutes (30 active) Servings: Makes 36 squares One 15-ounce can pumpkin puree (not pie filling) 6 tablespoons unsalted butter,…
Fun and fundraising
Precious Paws Animal Rescue will hold its fall craft fair Saturday. Clarion PUPS will participate in Farmers and Crafters Day during the Autumn Leaf Festival….
Pet of the day 9/29/17
Ivy is a beautiful little tortoiseshell kitten. She is playful and sweet. Ivy is negative for Feline Leukemia and is current on age appropriate vaccines….
Spiced roasted vegetables with mixed grains
Servings: 6 Start to finish: 1 hour, 10 minutes (Active time: 10 minutes) 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1…
5 ways to make homes safer
Injuries that occur around the home contribute to millions of medical visits and tens of thousands of fatalities each year. Falls account for the largest…
Pet of the day 9/28/17
Name: Zeus Breed: Terrier, American Pit Bull/ Rottweiler Age: 2 years Gender: Male Size: Large Color: Blue/ Tan Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Zeus can be…
Osso Buco with Apples and Bourbon
Makes 4 servings 4 pieces veal shank, each about 14 ounces and 2 inches thick All-purpose flour for dredging Coarse sea salt and freshly ground…
Pet of the day 9/27/17
Max is a sweet guy who was having a rough life on the “streets” until he was saved by a good samaritan and surrendered to…
Kung Pao cod
Servings: 6 Start to finish: 25 minutes 6 fillets of cod, or other firm fish about 2 pounds total 1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce…
A place in the sun
With their bright colors and tall prowess, it’s easy to see why sunflowers have found their place in the sun. After a little searching it turns…
Pet of the day 9/26/17
Sidney is a 4 year old female Siberian Husky mix. Sidney enjoys playing with toys in the yard and knows several basic commands. She is…
Pasta with Anchovies, Bell Peppers and Pangritata
Serves 4 2 large garlic cloves 7 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 12/3 ounces (about 5 heaped tablespoons) coarse fresh breadcrumbs 2 broiled red bell…