Pet of the day 2/15/18
Name: Gypsy Rose Breed: Schnauzer, Giant/ Poodle, Miniature Age: 9 years Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: Silver/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $100.00…
Blogs
Cod with zucchini and pomegranate
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 25 minutes 1 1/2 pounds cod, or other mild white fish, cut into 4 portions, or kept in one large…
Pet of the day 2/14/18
Name: Raven Breed: Domestic Short Hair Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: Black Age: 1 year House-trained: Yes Raven can be found at Precious Paws Animal…
Steamed Mussels in Lemongrass and Basil
Serves 4 as an appetizer or snack 1/2 cup Basic Chicken Stock (see below) 2 tablespoons minced lemongrass 6 kaffir lime leaves, torn or cut…
Frolicking in the fog
After last week’s snowfall, warmer and more humid air moved in and fogged things up a bit. However, the colder, drier air returned for the…
Pet of the day 2/13/18
Name: Sophie Breed: Terrier, Pit Bull mix Age: 6 years Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: Blue Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $100.00 Sophie can…
Barbecue beer beef stew
Serves 4 to 6 Start to finish: 6 1/2 hours (includes six hours in the slow cooker) 3 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1…
Pet of the day 2/12/18
Name: Marley Breed: Domestic Short hair Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: Tabby House-trained: Yes Marley can be found at Precious Paws Animal Rescue.
Onion beer bread
Start to finish: 60 minutes (20 active) Servings: 12 1 stick butter 2 cups thin sliced onion rings (about 1 medium onion) 2 teaspoons minced…
It’s Tax Time Again
It’s that time of the year to do your taxes. It is also the same time that scammers are out trying to get your hard…
Sending love
Will you be my Furry Valentine? People may purchase a personalized heart (or several) and let Clarion PAWS residents know how much they’re loved, according…
Pet of the day 2/9/18
Name: Libby Breed: Shepherd and Collie Mix Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: Brown/ Chocolate Age: 3 years House-trained: Yes Libby can be found at Precious…
Lemon and vanilla bean angel food cake
Servings: 12 Start to finish: 2 hours, including inactive cooking and cooling time 2/3 cup organic sugar 1/2 vanilla bean, grains scraped from pod 2…
Unique ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is an opportunity for couples to celebrate their love for each other, whether their relationship is relatively new or has endured through many…
Pet of the day 2/8/18
Name: Walter Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 5 months Gender: Male Size: Small Color: White/ Black Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $50.00 Walter can…
Irish Potato Bread
Makes 8 Serves 4 13/4 cups smooth mashed potatoes (1 very large cooked potato or 2 medium) 3/4 cup self-rising flour 1/4 teaspoon powdered mustard…
Pet of the day 2/7/18
Name: Luna B Breed: Pit Bull Terrier Gender: Female Age: 1 year Color: Brindle, White/ Cream Size: Medium House-trained: Yes Luna B can be found…
Slow cooked pork roast
Serves 12 6 hours start to finish 3 tablespoons brown sugar, light or dark 2 teaspoons minced garlic 2 teaspoons canola or vegetable oil 2…
Say it ain’t snow
Love it or hate it, there’s more snow on the way according to forecasters. One pondered what exactly is in store for the region when…
Pet of the day 2/6/18
Charley is a neutered male, current on vaccines. Very loving and sweet. Charley is FIV positive. This is only passed on through deep bite wounds. Cats…
White bean soup with bread dumplings
Start to finish: 1 hour, 35 minutes (30 active) Servings: 4 2 large eggs 2 cups fresh white or whole-wheat breadcrumbs 2 ounces freshly grated…
Drivers needed to transport vets to Pittsburgh VA hospital
At The VAVS meeting held at the Erie VA last Tuesday, many important topics were discussed. It was made known that the Erie VA is…
Pet of the day 2/5/18
Name: Charlotte Breed: Chinese Shar-Pei Mix Age: 10 months Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: Brown/ Black Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $125.00 Charlotte can…
Chilled Chocolate Soufflé with Lots of Ginger
Serves 4 to 6 1/2 cup water 1 1/4-ounce envelope plain gelatin 1 pound bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter,…
Help and homes
Two wildlife centers in the region are helping some big birds and area animal rescues have many adorable adoptables. Lethal lead Skye’s Spirit Wildlife Rehabilitation…
Pet of the day 2/2/18
Cassie is a beautiful dilute calico. Spayed and current on vaccines. Sweet, friendly girl. Cassie can be found at Tri-County Animal Rescue Center.
Dried fruit and nut granola
Servings: Makes 40 servings (Each is 1/2 cup) Start to finish: 50 minutes 8 cups toasted rolled oats (18-ounce container) 2 cups shelled pistachios (8-ounce…
Clearing up adult acne
Many youngsters develop acne during adolescence. Acne often disappears by the time adolescents graduate high school, but for some people, acne lingers into adulthood. The…
Pet of the day 2/1/18
Name: Mickey Breed: Hound Mix Age: 3 years Gender: Male Size: Large Color: White/ Black Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $75.00 Mickey can be…
Tuna super slaw
Servings: 2 Start to finish: 10 minutes 3 cups chopped red cabbage (about 1/4 large cabbage) 1/4 medium avocado, cut into small (1/2- inch) cubes…
Karmic Relief: It doesn’t pay to be lazy
I work pretty hard at my job. It always pays off one way or another to give it my best effort. Today, I reminded myself…
Pet of the day 1/31/18
Name: Francine Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 4 months Gender: Female Size: Small Color: Black/ Orange Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $50.00 Francine can…
Mini pizzas
45 minutes start to finish Makes 20 pizzas (about five servings) 1 pound store-bought or homemade pizza dough 1 cup tomato sauce (such as a…
It’s a slippery slope … or deck
Mother Nature delivered a slick surprise early Sunday morning in the form of some black ice and other frozen surfaces. It was also discovered that…
Pet of the day 1/30/18
Name: Reuger Breed: Australian Shepherd/ Siberian Husky Age: 1 year Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: Tan/ Beige Declawed: No House-trained: Partially Adoption Price: $100.00 Reuger…
Sweet and sour cabbage accompanying a pork chop
Start to finish: 1 hour (25 active) Servings: 4 2 teaspoons minced garlic 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar 1 to 2 tablespoons…
Pennsylvania VFW Holds 54th Mid Winter Conference
The Pennsylvania VFW held its 54th Mid Winter Conference over the weekend in Gettysburg. Besides the regular business sessions, the highlight was the Annual…
Pet of the day 1/29/18
Name: Spot Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 8 months Gender: Male Size: Small Color: White/ Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Spot can be found at…
Beef and Onions in Tomato Gravy Over Rice
Serves 4 3/4 pound beef rib eye, very thinly sliced (almost shaved; for ease, freeze for 1 hour before slicing) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon…
Stop littering
Ahead of the spring kitten season, several cat clinics have been scheduled. Spay neuter clinics Clarion P.A.W.S. in Shippenville is scheduling for its Feb. 17…
Pet of the day 1/26/18
Name: Ben Breed: Black Shepherd mix Gender: Male Size: 50 lbs. House-trained: Yes Ben can be found at Tri-County Animal Rescue Center.
Quinoa salad with cranberries and pecans
Serves about 4 Ingredients 1 cup re quinoa 2 cups water 1 medium yellow squash, cut in half coins 3 leaves kale, thinly sliced 1/3…
Make cooking at home a larger part of daily routines
Dining out can be a special treat after a busy week, a way to celebrate special occasions or a means to socialize with friends. Dining…
Pet of the day 1/25/18
Name: Murray Breed: Domestic Short hair Gender: Male Size: Medium Age: 6-7 months House-trained: Yes Murray can be found at Precious Paws Animal Rescue.
No-added-sugar berry jam
Servings: 32 (About 2 1/2 cups of jam) Start to finish: 20 minutes 3 dates, finely chopped 1/2 cup water 1 small tart cooking apple,…
Pet of the day 1/24/18
Name: Sheba Breed: Black Lab mix Age: 6 years Gender: Female Size: 60-70 lbs. House-trained: Yes Sheba can be found at Tri-County Animal Rescue Center.
Sauteed duck breasts
Start to finish: 40 minutes (15 minutes hands-on) Servings: 2 2 Pekin duck breast halves (about 8 ounces each) Kosher salt 2 tablespoons minced shallots…
In the mix
A variety of weather was experienced last week in the region. From frost to fog, the weather pattern was active. Earlier in the week, snow…
Pet of the day 1/23/18
Leo is a very loving male kitten. He likes to play and receive your attention. He is current on vaccines, negative for leukemia and fiv….
Salmon with a tarragon vinaigrette
Serves 4 Start to finish: 25 minutes For the Salmon: 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for brushing 4 (6-ounce) fillets of salmon, 1-inch thick,…