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…
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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,…
45th Anniversary of the Signing of Paris Peace Accord
Signed on Jan. 27, 1973, the Paris Peace Accord was intended to finally end the Vietnam War, which had cost the lives of thousands of…
Pet of the day 1/22/18
Name: Moses Breed: Beagle mix Gender: Male Size: Small Color: White/ Cream Moses is up to date on vaccinations and is neutered. He can be…
Burgundy beef stew
Servings: 6-8 Start to finish: 75 minutes 1 hanger steak brisket or boneless short ribs, 1 1(backslash)2-2 pounds 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt or kosher…
Have patience
Area animal rescues and shelters have a few adoption candidates that may require a little time, training and patience. Time and treatment Tri-County Animal Rescue…
Pet of the day 1/19/18
Esmerelda was brought in as a stray. She is very loving and playful. She has been vetted and got her vaccines, and tested negative for…
Mashed Potatoes made easy in the slow cooker
Makes about 10-12 servings Ingredients 3 pounds redskin potatoes, scrubbed (leave skin on) 1/4 cup butter 4 cloves crushed garlic, peeled 1/2 cup sour cream…
Safety measures for winter drivers
Winter weather causes many people to retreat indoors until the spring thaw. However, for those who embrace the cold temperatures or find that life must…
Pet of the day 1/18/18
Name: Gracie Breed: Jack Russell Terrier Gender: Female Size: Small House- trained: Yes Prefers a home without children. Gracie is up to date on vaccinations,…
French-style beef stew with vegetables
Servings: 8 Start to finish: 24 hours, including inactive marinating and chilling time 2 1/2 pounds lean stew beef, cut into 2-3-inch pieces 3 medium…
Pet of the day 1/17/18
Clawdia is a sweet long haired beauty. She was surrendered to the rescue after her owner died and the daughter felt she didn’t have enough…
Steak fajitas
Start to finish: 45 minutes Serves 4 2 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil, divided 2 red onions, halved and sliced 2 red bell peppers, stemmed,…
Swamped with siskins
This week’s weather brought several visitors to the bird feeders. Most noticeable of these included many pine siskins. They dominated the thistle feeder pretty much…
Pet of the day 1/16/18
Name: Rose Breed: Labrador Retriever Age: 4 years Gender: Female Size: Large House-trained: Yes She is diabetic and due to her diabetes not being managed…
Baked potato skins and onion kale dip
Start to finish: 4 hours (1 hour active) Servings: 8 to 10 For the dip: 1 cup finely chopped onion 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil…
Upcoming Events for Veterans and Family
The founder of Boots On Ground will be at Titusville VFW Post 5958 at 5:30 p.m. Thursday. The post is located at 206 St. Johns…
Pet of the day 1/15/18
Name: Sebastian Breed: Domestic Shorthair Gender: Male Age: 2-3 years Size: Medium Color: White House-trained: Yes Sebastian is up to date on vaccinations, spayed, and…
Devil’s Food Layer Cake
Yields 1 10-inch cake; 12 to 16 servings Cake layers 13/4 cups all-purpose flour 41/2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda…
Furry friends and raising funds
Precious Paws Animal Rescue in Franklin has scheduled some fundraisers and other animal rescues and shelters have quite a few animals looking for homes. Filling…
Pet of the day 1/12/18
Ceaser is a 5 year old, neutered male who is housebroken and who has lived with adults, children, and other pets. For more information on…
Boeuf Bourguignon
Serves 6 2 pounds beef shoulder, cut into 2-inch pieces (see note) 1 onion, cut into large dice 2 carrots, cut into large dice 2…