Pet of the day 3/2/18
Name: Mimi Breed: Domestic Shorthair Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: Black Age: 8 months House-trained: Yes Mimi can be found at Precious Paws Animal Rescue.
Blogs
Toffee bars
Servings: Makes 20-22 bars Start to finish: 60 minutes, plus additional cooling time 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 scant teaspoon fine-grain…
Pets and planet: How to become an eco-friendly pet owner
Pets provide much joy to their owners, who are often willing to do whatever it takes in an effort to reciprocate the unconditional love they…
Pet of the day 3/1/18
Name: Buddy and Murphy Breed: Shih Tzu Age: 6 and 9 Gender: Male Size: Small Color: Apricot/ Beige, Black Buddy and Murphy can be found…
Chicken with pears and cider
Servings: 6 Start to finish: 1 hour 3 pounds chicken thighs or legs (or mixed), skin removed, bone-in 2 thick slices of bacon, cut into…
Pet of the day 2/28/18
Bootsie is a neutered male. He has a neurological disorder of unknown cause. This makes him walk very wobbly and sometimes fall over. Our vet…
Shepherd’s pie
Serves 6 45 minutes start to finish 4 large Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and halved (abut 1 1/2 pounds) Kosher salt to taste 1 1/2…
Pet of the day 2/27/18
Name: Yogi Breed: Rottweiler Mix Age: 6 years Gender: male Size: Large Color: Black/ Tan Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Yogi can be found at Venango…
Prespring palette
Before the rain stopped and the skies cleared, the prespring color palette was looking pretty drab. Skies were gray and the ground was varying shades…
Shredded Sweet Potatoes with Dates and Pistachios
Start to finish: 30 minutes (20 active) Servings: 6 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and…
Pet of the day 2/26/18
Spook is an 8 year old neutered male. A little shy but is very friendly once he gets to know you a little better. He…
Jamaican Punch
Serves about 16 to 20 6 limes (3 juiced, 3 sliced) 1/2 bottle ginger wine 1 bottle wine rum or vodka Sugar, to taste 3…
The Veterans Corner
The month of March has many important dates. Here are just a few: March 3, Navy Reserve birthday (103 years), established in 1915. March 5,…
Adoptables and events
Area animal shelters and rescues have some fine candidates for adoption and a program on lead poisoning and eagles has been scheduled in Rimersburg. He’s…
Pet of the day 2/23/18
Diamond is a 7 month old German Shepherd/Aussie mix who was surrendered because a child in the home was allergic to Diamond. Diamond knows “sit,”…
Pork or Lamb Vindaloo
Serves 3 to 4 11/2 tablespoons grainy mustard (Pommery Moutarde de Meaux) 11/2 teaspoons ground cumin 11/2 teaspoons grounder turmeric 1/2 to 1 teaspoon cayenne…
Routinely update cosmetic collections
Cosmetics are not only designed to help individuals improve their appearance, but they also can be used to treat various ailments and conditions. Millions of…
Pet of the day 2/22/18
Belle is a beautiful little girl, who loves to play and be cuddled. She is current on vaccines and tested negative for FIV and leukemia….
Quinoa-stuffed tomatoes
Servings: 8 Start to finish: 1 hour, including inactive cooking time 8 medium sized tomatoes 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 small yellow onion, diced (about…
Pet of the day 2/21/18
Name: Marylynn Breed: Chinese Shar-Pei/ Mix Age: 1 year Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: Blond Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $100.00 Marylynn can be…
Silky Leek Soup
Start to finish: 40 minutes Serves 4 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus extra for drizzling 6 large leeks, white and light…
An icy reception
Below freezing temperatures on Saturday led to some icy images over the weekend. As temperatures warm, the likelihood of finding more of Mother Nature’s frozen…
Pet of the day 2/20/18
Pernie is a nice boy. He is 9 years old and current on vaccines. Pernie is neutered and negative for FIV & leukemia. He gets…
Steamed mussels with Thai flavoring
Start to finish: 30 minutes Servings: 4 1/4 cup Thai green curry paste One 13.5-ounce can light coconut milk 3 pounds farmed mussels, scrubbed 1…
Department of Defense releases new retention policy
On Thursday, the Department of Defense (DOD) released a new policy memo on retention of nondeployable service members. The policy comes as DOD reports approximately 286,000…
Pet of the day 2/19/18
Name: Moose Breed: Alaskan Malamute/ Siberian Husky Age: 2 years Gender: Male Size: Large Color: Sable Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $100.00 Moose can…
Orange Whole-Wheat Waffles with Yogurt and Fresh Berries
Makes about 6 5- to 6-inch waffles Serves 4 to 6 Orange Whole-Wheat Waffles 21/4 cups white whole-wheat flour 3 tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons baking…
Think spring … fundraisers
Area animal rescues are gearing up for several spring fundraisers. Painting for PAWS Clarion P.A.W.S. and Bill’s Barn Cats will host a painting fundraiser from…
Pet of the day 2/16/18
Waverly is a one and a half year old female. She was tearfully surrendered to the rescue due to a move that didn’t allow cats….
Luxurious lettuce salad
Servings: 2 Start to finish: 10 minutes 1 head Boston or Butter lettuce, washed and dried Fleur de Sel (a few pinches) Best quality extra-virgin…
Safety measures for teen drivers
Young adults gain independence through a series of milestones throughout their youth. But few such milestones are more anxiously anticipated than the day when teenagers…
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…
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…