Roasted pork shoulder with rosemary, mustard and garlic
Serves 10 to 12 Start to finish: 8 hours (mostly hands off) 2 tablespoons chopped garlic 3 anchovies, rinsed 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary 2…
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Pet of the day 2/14/17
Zelda is a loving one & a half year old female. She is spayed and current on vaccines. She has very long legs and big…
Cherry cupcake with orange-bourbon frosting
Servings: 20 Start to finish: 40 minutes ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened 1 1/8 cups granulated white sugar 2 ¼ cups cake flour…
Clearing the creek
Recent rains and snowmelt have made the small creek difficult to cross without getting one’s feet wet. What normally is a slight stream with no…
Pet of the day 2/13/17
Name: Olaf Breed: Bulldog, American Mix Age: 4 years Gender: Male Size: Large Color: White/ Tan Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Olaf can be found at…
Cheesy baked grits
Start to finish: 1 hour, 5 minutes (10 active) Servings: 4 to 6 2 1/2 cups water combined with either 2 1/2 cups vegetable or…
Veterans Service Organizations Release Independent Budget
The VFW, along with co-authors Disabled American Veterans and Paralyzed Veterans of America, released their 30th edition of the Independent Budget, which is a recommended…
Pet of the day 2/10/17
Tommy is a young male that came in as a stray. He must’ve been a pet at sometime, as he was already neutered, and he…
Poached cod with papaya relish
Start to finish: 15 minutes Servings: 4 4 fillets of cod (about 4-5 ounces each) 1/4 cup white wine 3 cups water 1 teaspoon dried…
To love and protect
State Rep. Ryan Bizzarro (D-Erie) encourages people to support H.B. 13. Precious Paws Animal Rescue in Franklin, the Venango County Humane Society in Seneca and…
6 reasons to dine out this Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is celebrated in various ways throughout the world. One of the more popular methods of spending time with a romantic partner is over…
Pet of the day 2/9/17
Name: Tessa Breed: Retriever Mix Age: 4 years Gender: Female Size: Large Color: Red Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Tessa can be found at Venango County…
Sole meuniere
Start to finish: 30 minutes plus 1 to 3 hours marinating time Servings: 4 1 cup buttermilk 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 1/4 to 1…
Pet of the day 2/8/17
Stella was a stray who came in nearly starved. She is putting on weight with us. She is a very sweet and friendly girl. She…
Sheet pan salmon
Start to finish: 20 minutes Servings: 4 4 fillets salmon, skin removed, about 5 ounces each 1/3 cup almond flour or almond meal (can substitute…
Smiling Athletes
A story that is out there and doesn’t get that much attention, those are the stories I’m interested in telling. The following is a story…
Pet of the day 2/7/17
Name: Reba Breed: Hound Mix Age: 5 years Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: White/ Orange Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Reba can be found at Venango…
Pumpkin chia breakfast pudding
Servings: 8 Start to finish: 5 minutes 1 cup hazelnut or other unsweetened nut milk 1 cup vanilla Greek yogurt ¼ cup maple syrup 1…
Phone scam warning; New app announced
Phone Scams Over the last couple of weeks, there have been reports of phone scams. You get a phone call and they ask if this…
Pet of the day 2/6/17
Name: Icey Breed: Domestic Shorthair mix Age: 5 years Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: Black/ Beige Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $40.00 Icey can…
Amped-up beef stroganoff
Start to finish: 1 hour 1 1/2 ounces dried porcini, rinsed 1 1/2 cups low-sodium beef or chicken broth 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 8…
Love is blind
A Jack Russell terrier could use a new outlook on life. Rusty Mutts Senior Dog Sanctuary and Rescue steps up to help the seniors. Clarion…
Pet of the day 2/3/17
Krypto is a 9 year old, male Beagle mix that was recently surrendered to the rescue. For more information on Krypto please contact Tri-County Animal…
Game day s’mores
Servings: 20 (1 s’more per serving) Start to finish: 5 minutes 1/2 (14.4oz.) box graham crackers Nutella Raspberry jelly, or favorite jelly of your choice,…
How to turn a hobby into a career
Earning a living doing something you love is the ultimate goal for many people. However, before a person tries to turn a hobby into a…
Pet of the day 2/2/17
Name: Sneakers Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 1 year Size: Small Color: Grey Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $40.00 Sneakers can be found at…
Cheesy White and Green Spinach Lasagna
Serves 10 to 12 Start to finish: 2 hours Spinach-Basil-Ricotta Filling: 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1/2 cup minced shallots 1 tablespoon minced garlic Kosher salt…
Pet of the day 2/1/17
Raptor is an irresistible, male, 3-4 month old, lab/pug/and spaniel mix. To meet Raptor contact Tri-County Animal Rescue Center on Facebook, call 814-918-2032, or email:…
Tuscan kale with olives and beans
Start to finish: 15 minutes Servings: 4 1 bunch Tuscan, or lacinato kale, removed from thick stem, about 12 large leaves 2 tablespoons lemon juice,…
Pet of the day 1/31/17
Name: Mylo Breed: Tabby Gender: Male Size: Medium Age: 3 months House-trained: Yes Mylo can be found at Precious Paws Animal Rescue.
Shrimp and Chorizo Paella
Serves 4 1 cup olive oil, divided 2 links dry chorizo, sliced 1 yellow onion, diced 1 tablespoon minced garlic 2 cups calasparra short-grain rice…
Winter returns
The region saw a return to winter this past weekend and a certain Saint Bernard is thrilled with the current forecast. In fact, much…
February: An important month in history
The month of February has many important days. Here are just a few. Feb. 3 is Four Chaplains Day. This day commemorates the events of…
Pet of the day 1/30/17
Name: Sofia Breed: Coonhound/ Bloodhound Age: 1 year Gender: Female Size: Large Color: Black/ Tan Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Sofia can be found at Venango…
Spicy pork chop with Creole mustard sauce
Start to finish: 50 minutes (20 active) Servings: 4 4 teaspoons Creole Spice Mix (recipe below) or store-bought creole spice mix, divided Four 1 1/4…
Pet of the day 1/27/17
Name: Cheetah Breed: Domestic longhair mix Age: 3 years Size: Medium Color: White/Orange Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Cheetah can be found at Venango County Humane…
Helping hands and hearts
Safe Haven Small Breed Rescue in Tionesta is helping out a pup with a medical condition. Precious Paws Animal Rescue is serving animals and the…
Shrimp etouffee
Start to finish: 4 hours (Active: 1 hour 10 minutes; inactive: 2 hours 50 minutes) Servings: 10 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 yellow onions, chopped…
Pet of the day 1/26/17
Name: Flint Breed: Mixed Breed Age: 10 months Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: Tan Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Flint can be found at Venango County…
Resolving to unplug from devices
Many people now spend ample time each day texting, posting to social media and watching videos on their smartphones. Devices such as phones and tablets…
Foolproof cauliflower pizza crust
Start to finish: 40 minutes Servings: 4 small pizza crusts, 1 per serving 4-5 cups “riced” cauliflower (buy it riced, or pulse in food processor…
Pet of the day 1/25/17
Name: Pete Breed: Domestic Short Hair Gender: Male Size: Medium Age: 3 months House-trained: Yes Pete can be found at Precious Paws Animal Rescue.
Filet mignon with basil pistou
Serves 4 Start to finish: 25 minutes 2 garlic cloves 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves 1/3 cup plus 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided…
Pet of the day 1/24/17
Name: Freddie Breed: Jack Russel Terrier Color: Orange and White Gender: Male Age: 8 years For more information on Freddie contact Tri-County Animal Rescue Center.
January Thaw?
With no snow on the ground and temperatures well above normal, area residents may wonder if this is what is called a January Thaw or…
Chipotle Beef With Fresh Tomato Salsa
Makes 8 to 10 servings 1 onion, thinly sliced 2 to 21/2-lb. beef brisket, well trimmed 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, chopped (see tip…
VFW Holds Mid-Winter Conference
The Pennsylvania Annual VFW Mid-Winter Conference was held in Pittsburgh over the weekend. During the event, there were chairmen that gave their reports and work…
Pet of the day 1/23/17
Lola was left outside our rescue abandoned in the rain. She was very stressed and scared for days. She has now settled in and is…
Leek, chicken sausage and split pea soup
Serves 12 to 14 Start to finish: 1 hour 15 minutes 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 large leeks, white and light green parts, thinly sliced…
Pet of the day 1/20/17
Name: Pongo Breed: Terrier, Pit Bull Mix Age: 10 months Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: White/ Black Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Pongo can be found…