Butterscotchy oatmeal cookies
Start to finish: 40 minutes, not including optional refrigeration time Makes 16 to 18 cookies 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1…
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Pet of the day 11/15/17
Name: Butch Breed: Domestic Shorthair mix Age: 9 months Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: Black/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $40.00 Butch can…
Avocado and goat cheese toast with persimmon
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 10 minutes 4 slices of whole grain bread, toasted 1/4 cup soft herbed goat cheese (or herb and garlic cream…
The coming cold
Red squirrels and other critters were busy preparing for the coming cold. The hemlock tree was full this weekend of birds and squirrels working to…
Pet of the day 11/14/17
Name: Spike Breed: Terrier, American Staffordshire. Retriever Age: 1 year Gender: Male Size: Large Color: Black/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Partially Adoption Price: $75.00 Spike…
Blackened Shrimp and Corn Chowder
Makes 8 to 10 servings 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium Spanish onion, finely chopped 2 celery stalks, finely chopped 2 medium banana peppers,…
Army Seeks Vets Who Participated in Chemical, Biological Agent Testing
A recent class action lawsuit victory requires the U.S. Army to provide medical care to veterans who served as volunteers during research involving chemical and…
Pet of the day 11/13/17
Anya is a sweet little girl that came in as a stray. She is a beautiful Tortoiseshell. She tested negative for fiv and leukemia, and…
Seven fishes sauce
Servings: 6 Start to finish: 30 minutes 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, plus more for garnish 6 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 teaspoon red pepper…
Staying PAWSitive
A Clarion PAWS Facebook post details the rescue’s plight. The Venango County Humane Society welcomes a new executive director. Clarion PUPS, Precious Paws Animal Rescue…
Pet of the day 11/10/17
Dirk is a 6 month old, male, German Shepard/Lab mix. Dirk was surrendered to the rescue when owners reported he was too high energy and…
Creamed kale made with Parmesan cheese
Serves 4 to 6 Start to finish: 20 minutes 1 ½ pounds kale 1 1/2 cups heavy cream Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to…
Steps to save energy this winter
Conserving energy is not just an eco-friendly endeavor, but a potentially lucrative one as well. Homeowners and apartment dwellers alike who attempt to conserve energy…
Pet of the day 11/9/17
Name: Wishbone Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 1 year Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: Orange Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $40.00 Fishbone can be…
Green salad with roasted apple and pumpkin vinaigrette
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 30 minutes Salad: 2 large tart apples (such as Granny Smith), cut into 1-inch cubes (unpeeled), about 3 cups 2…
Pet of the day 11/8/17
Ruger is an approximately a 1 year old, male, Lab mix. He was surrendered by his owners, who only had him for short period of…
Green salad with pear dressing, Gorgonzola cheese and toasted walnuts
Start to finish: 40 minutes (20 active) Servings: 8 1 very ripe small pear, peeled, cored and sliced 1/2-inch thick (it should measure 2/3-3/4 cup…
Majestic maples
As the area’s autumn display winds down, there were still a few magnificent maples helping to brighten the dreary days. (There are still lots of…
Pet of the day 11/7/17
Name: Clara Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 1 year Gender: Female Size: Small Color: Orange/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $40.00 Clara can…
Parsnip-potato latkes
Servings: 6 Start to finish: 35 minutes (Active time: 30 minutes) 1 pound parsnips, peeled and finely grated 1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and…
Reading of The Names at The Wall
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund (VVMF) is hosting the reading of the names of the 58,318 service members inscribed on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington,…
The tale of Jim Mudfish Hunter and the legend of Tommy Appleseed
I received a letter in the mail the other day with the return address of George E. Sayer. My father, my dad… Pop. Now, Pop…
It’s a small wonder
Precious Paws Animal Rescue, Clarion PAWS and Clarion PUPs are looking for homes for some youngsters. Meanwhile, it’s time to make the final bids for…
Pet of the day 11/3/17
Name: Lily Breed: Retriever, Labrador mix Age: 1 year Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: Black/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Partially Adoption Price: $75.00 Lily can…
Silken Chicken
Serves 2 to 4 For marinating the chicken: 4 boned, skinned chicken breast halves (about 11/4 pounds) 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice…
Many uses for leftover Halloween candy
Halloween is certainly known for the spooky decorations that adorn homes and for the creative costumes children put on to canvas the neighborhood. But for…
Pet of the day 11/2/17
Lily is a beautiful, all gray, young adult, female. She is friendly, current on vaccines and tested negative for fiv & leukemia. Lily can be…
Skillet-Roasted Potatoes with Mushrooms and Pancetta
Serves 4 4 ounces pancetta, cut into 1/4-inch cubes (see note) 3 tablespoons olive oil, plus more if necessary 1 pound Yukon gold potatoes, unpeeled,…
Pet of the day 11/01/17
Name: Leek Breed: German Shepherd mix Age: 6 years Gender: Male Size: Large Color: Black/ Brown Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Leek can be found at…
Eggplant and spinach Parmesan
Servings: 8 Start to finish: 1 1/2 hours 2 medium eggplants, about 1 1/2-2 pounds total 1 teaspoon granulated garlic olive oil mister (or nonstick…
Pet of the day 10/31/17
Bridgette is a sweet and beautiful polydactyl cat. She is current on vaccines, negative for fiv and leukemia. She’ll be spayed. Bridgette can be found…
Pan-roasted Brussels sprouts with chorizo and toasted bread crumbs
Serves 6 Start to finish: 25 minutes 2 ounces Spanish chorizo sausage, diced (about 1/2 cup) 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided 2/3 cup…
Down came the rain … along with the leaves
A cold and rainy weekend dulled autumn’s final colors just a little bit. The weather may have even shortened the season a little by bringing…
Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2017
Last Wednesday, the Senate passed H.R. 1329, the Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2017. This legislation would increase the rates of VA disability compensation,…
Pet of the day 10/30/17
Chips is a 9 month old, male, neutered Bull Terrier mix that was surrendered to the rescue center when owners realized he does not do…
Root Vegetable Gratin
Start to finish: 1 hour, 40 minutes (40 active) Servings: 10 to 12 1 3/4 cups whole milk 2 cups heavy cream 4 large sprigs…
All dressed up ….
Several adoptable cats are all dressed up and have somewhere to go… hopefully to a good home. The Pumpkin Patch cat adoption event will be…
Pet of the day 10/27/17
Charity is an adorable female kitten. She is current on age appropriate vaccines and tested negative for fiv and leukemia. Charity can be found at…
Cajun-style stew with andouille and turkey
Servings: 8 Start to finish: 45 minutes (Active time: 25 minutes) 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 8 ounces tasso ham or other smoked ham, cut into…
Trick-or-treating safety tips
Every year children anxiously count down the days until they are able to put on their costumes and head out into the neighborhood in search…
Pet of the day 10/26/17
Name: Dora Breed: Domestic Shorthair mix Age: 2 years Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: Black and White Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $40.00 Dora…
Buttermilk biscuits
— Keep the fat and buttermilk cold — Cut lard into a small dice. If using butter, grate with a box grater — Use a…
Pet of the day 10/25/17
Name: Cupcake Breed: Boxer mix Age: 4 years Size: Medium Gender: Female Color: Brown/ black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Adoption Price: $75.00 Cupcake can be…
Pumpkin and spice breakfast bowl
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 15 minutes, plus freezing and thawing time Base: 1 large ripe banana, sliced 1 1/2 cups canned pumpkin puree 1…
Autumn ambiance
Trees around the area showed their true colors this weekend in a brilliant display that seemed to just erupt up overnight. The Pennsylvania Department of…
Pet of the day 10/24/17
Name: Binky Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 1 year Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: Grey/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $40.00 Binky can…
Mashed sweet potatoes with roasted garlic
Serves 8 Start to finish: 1 hour, including roasting the garlic ROASTED GARLIC: 1 head garlic 2 teaspoons olive oil Generous pinch salt Preheat the…
Pet of the day 10/23/17
King appears to be an adult, male Lab/Husky mix. King is friendly and appears house trained. He reportedly gets along with other dogs. King is…
Roasted Cornish hens
Start to finish: 2 hours, 15 minutes (40 active) Servings: 8 For the stuffing: 1/2 pound firm white, homemade-style sandwich bread 3/4 cup finely chopped…
VFW To Testify on VA Health Care, Choice Program
On Tuesday, Oct. 24, the VFW will testify before the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, alongside Secretary of Veterans Affairs Dr. David Shulkin. The VFW will…