Pet of the day 4/25/17
Name: Evie Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 3 years Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: Brown/ Black Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $40.00 Evie can…
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Images of color
Last week brought beautiful butterflies, terrific tulips and perfectly pretty posies. When the rain finally stopped, the sun came out and nature showed off her true…
Spring leek frittata
Start to finish: 25 minutes (Active: 10 minutes) Servings: 4 1 leek 5 large eggs 3 tablespoons whole milk 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon…
My ankles hurt, but not as much as my heart
I put on a pair of 4 Inch silver heels that sparked in the sunlight just so I could know what it is like to…
Pet of the day 4/24/17
Name: Luke Breed: Boxer/Labrador Retriever Mix Color: Brindle Age: Adult Size: Medium 26-60 lbs Sex: Male House-trained: Yes Luke can be found at Tri-County Animal…
Mushroom and cheese burrito
Start to finish: 1 hour 20 minutes Servings: 6 1½ pounds Portobello mushrooms (about 6 medium to large) 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice, plus lime…
Improving programs for vets
President Signs VFW-Supported Bill Last Wednesday, VFW Adjutant General Robert E. Wallace was at the White House to join President Trump as he signed a…
In the mews
Crystal the cat from Tri-County Animal Rescue Center in Shippenville has something to say. An awesome animal event is planned for Saturday. Precious Paws Animal…
Pet of the day 4/21/17
Name: Peppermint Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 6 months Gender: Female Size: Small Color: Black/ Beige Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Peppermint can be found at…
Hummus-crusted roasted vegetables
Start to finish: 30 minutes Servings: 6 servings 1 cup baby carrots 1 cup broccoli florets 1 cup cauliflower florets 1 cup bell pepper slices…
Regaining your work-life balance
Balancing work and family life is a major challenge for many professionals. Many established professionals find it stressful to juggle the demands of successful careers…
Pet of the day 4/20/17
Name: Seth Breed: Beagle Mix Age: 1 year Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: White/ Orange Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Seth can be found at Venango…
Gorgonzola Canapés with Walnuts
Makes 30 canapés 11/2 cups crumbled Gorgonzola cheese 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 30 sturdy round crackers 3/4 cup dried cranberries 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley…
Pet of the day 4/19/17
Name: Lilly Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 1 year Gender: Female Size: Small Color: White/ Black Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $40.00 Lilly can…
Roasted asparagus with lemon dressing
Serves 6 to 8 Start to finish: 25 minutes Roasted Asparagus: 2 pounds medium-thick asparagus 1 tablespoon olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper…
New and upcoming
Warming temps and sunshine brought some new arrivals to both flora and fauna. Spring birds are starting to filter in as more buds preview…
Pet of the day 4/18/17
Name: Chica Breed: Chihuahua/ Pug Mix Gender: Female Size: Small Age: Adult Color: Brindle Chica can be found at Precious Paws Animal Rescue.
Broiled chili-Lime-crusted tilapia
Serves 4 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for the pan Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tablespoons) 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 tablespoon chili powder…
The anatomy of the approach
There is a great book called “The Great Picture Hunt” by Dave LaBelle, a terrific feature photographer. I saw a copy years ago and finally…
Pet of the day 4/17/17
Name: Babbles Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 2 years Gender: Female Size: Small Color: Grey Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $40.00 Babbles can be…
109 Years of the U.S. Army Reserve
The United States Army Reserve will be celebrating their 109th birthday on March 23. The reserve began in 1908 when Congress created the Medical Reserve…
Mini mocha baked Alaska
Start to finish: 2 hours, 40 minutes (40 active) Servings: 4 Eight 1½-inch squares chewy brownies (about ½-inch thick) 1 cup coffee ice cream 3…
That old rugged cross
“On a hill far away, stood an old rugged Cross” Things that you cling to over time through memory and sensation are amazing. For instance,…
Pet of the day 4/14/17
Tricksy is a young female pup that is new to the rescue center. Out best guess on breed is a Pit Bull Terrier mix. For…
Happy Easter… a little reminder about bunnies
Happy Easter from All About Animals. We’d just like to take a moment to remind folks that live bunnies, chicks and ducklings don’t make the…
Baked muffin frittatas with asparagus and mushrooms
Servings: 12 Start to finish: 40 minutes 10 eggs ¼ cup cream ½ teaspoon sea salt Pinch of nutmeg Butter or olive oil to coat…
Clever alternatives to traditional dyed Easter eggs
Easter is a time when Christian families gather to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Religious customs abound on Easter, but a number of secular…
Pet of the day 4/13/17
Name: Cadbury Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: Orange Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $40.00 Cadbury can be found at Venango…
Orange and cucumber salad with shrimp
Start to finish: 30 minutes Servings: 2 1 medium naval or cara cara orange (or grapefruit), peeled, sliced, membrane and seeds removed 1 medium blood…
Cranberry uses music to motivate
“You’re working out what?” asked Cranberry Phys ed teacher Ernest Keller. “HEART!” yelled back the gym full of fourth graders. “Our heart muscle, EXACTLY!” he…
Pet of the day 4/12/17
Name: Chewy Breed: Dachshund & Chihuahua Mix Age: 5 months Gender: Male Size: Small Color: Tan/ Blond House-trained: Yes Chewy can be found at Precious…
Salmon with polenta and warm tomato vinaigrette
Serves 4 Start to finish: 30 minutes 1 1/2 cups chicken broth 2 1/2 cups whole milk 1 cup cornmeal or polenta Kosher salt and…
Pet of the day 4/11/17
Bella is a sweet and loving little girl. She is current on vaccines and tested negative for feline leukemia and negative for fiv. We think…
Trip to Phipps
A trip to Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens in Pittsburgh during its Spring Flower Show provided a brilliant preview to the season when much of…
Roasted Asparagus Toasts With Poached Fried Eggs and Cheating Bernaise
Start to finish: 1½ hours Servings: 4 For the asparagus: 16 thick asparagus, trimmed and peeled 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt and black…
Pet of the day 4/10/17
Name: Lilly Breed: Mixed Breed Age: 6 years Gender: Female Size: Large Color: Brindle Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Lilly can be found at Venango County…
Chimichurri-stuffed flank steak
Start to finish: 2 hours 40 minutes (Active time: 40 minutes) Servings: 8 servings One 3-pound flank steak 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided use 1…
VFW testifies and supports programs, legislation
Important Date in April The Air Force Reserve will celebrate 69 years on April 14. Since the formal establishment in April 14, 1948, the Reserve…
Cuddly companions
Tri-County Animal Rescue in Shippenville has some fine friends available for adoption. Clarion PAWS in Shippenville has some cats looking for a home or rather…
Pet of the day 4/7/17
Name: Yo-Yo Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 1 year Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: Black/ Brown Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Yo-Yo can be found at…
Barbecued Shrimp
Serves 4 to 6 Garlic Barbecue Sauce 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided 1 teaspoon chopped garlic 1 cup mild barbecue sauce 2 tablespoons Virgil’s Dry…
All lives matter
Today, I was in Franklin photographing an assignment in front of the courthouse. It was raining and I was getting soaked. I don’t notice this…
Post-winter garden prep
Lawns and gardens can bear the brunt of winter weather and are often in need of tender loving care by the time spring arrives. Preparing…
Pet of the day 4/6/17
Biscuit is a 15 year old Dachshund who ended up at our shelter when the person he had lived with for his entire life passed…
White bean and garlic soup
Start to finish: 30 minutes Servings: 6 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 small chopped onion, about 1 cup 1 stalk celery, chopped, about 1/3 cup…
I was bearly working this assignment
“Are you coming in now? There is a bear stuck in a tree on Bissell and Cooper in Oil City.” I received this text at…
Every 98 seconds
According to the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN), someone is sexually assaulted on average every 98 seconds. And every eight minutes the victim…
Pet of the day 4/4/17
Name: Dani Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 1 year Gender: Female Size: Small Color: Brown/ Black Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $40.00 Dani can…
Best buds
The warming temperatures have brought out some of spring’s “best buds” over the past week. Lilacs have started putting forth leaves and the…
Burrata and prosciutto pizza
Start to finish: 25 minutes Serves 2 1 tablespoon cornmeal 9 ounces pizza dough, at room temperature Olive oil as needed 8 ounces burrata 4…