Greek roasted chicken breasts
Serves 4 Start to finish: 30 minutes plus marinating time 1/4 cup olive oil 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon…
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Erie VA holds annual volunteers banquet
The Erie VA Medical Center held its annual volunteers banquet last Saturday. It was held at The Concourse at Union Station. It was reported that…
Pet of the day 4/23/18
Name: Gravy Breed: Retriever, Lab/ Hound Age: 3 years Gender: Female Size: Large Color: Golden Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Adoption Price: $100.00 Gravy can be…
Spatzle primavera
Start to finish: 1 hour (30 active) Servings: 4 to 6 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt plus extra for salting the water 1 pound asparagus 1…
Pet of the day 4/20/18
Name: Grannite Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 8 months Gender: Male Size: Small Color: Grey/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Grannite can be found at…
Slow-cooker Mexican turkey chili
Serves 4-6 Ingredients 1 1/4 pounds ground turkey, lean 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 can whole kernel corn, drained (or 1…
5 effective ways to alleviate stress
Stress affects everyone at some point in their lives and does not discriminate based on gender, nationality, ethnicity, economic status, or age. The American Institute…
Pet of the day 4/19/18
Nigel is a large, young, male, English Bulldog/ Lab mix. He can be found at Tri-County Animal Rescue Center.
Instant Dijon chicken
Servings: 6 Start to finish: 40 minutes 1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes 1/4 cup dry white wine 2 teaspoons dried tarragon (or 1 teaspoon fresh,…
Spring gobbler season remains popular
Pennsylvania’s most avid spring turkey hunters are going all in. With the 2018 season fast approaching – the youth only spring gobbler hunt is April…
Pet of the day 4/18/18
Name: Fall Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 4 years Gender: Female Size: Small Color: Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Fall can be found at Venango…
Fattoush
Serves 6 Start to finish: 30 minutes Pita Crisps: 2 pieces pita bread 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon za’atar Salad:…
A little ditty on daffodils
Finally, warmer weather has visited the regions. Whoops, spoke too soon as temperatures have plummeted for the beginning of this week and the dreaded…
Pet of the day 4/17/18
Spike is a 3 year old, Chihuahua/Beagle mix. For more information on Spike contact Tri-County Animal Rescue Center on Facebook, call 814-918-2032, or email: contactus@Tricounty-arc.org
Rustic tomato tortellini soup with kale
Ingredients 1 package (20 oz) cheese tortellini (spinach and cheese of possible) 1 tbsp salted butter 1 onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 tsp…
Army Reserve Celebrates 110 years on April 23
On April 23, 1908, Congress created the Medical Reserve Corps, the official predecessor of the Army Reserve. After World War I , under the National…
Pet of the day 4/16/18
Darlene is a young adult female. She is playful and affectionate. Darlene came in as a stray. She is negative for leukemia and fiv. She…
Creamy avocado pesto with veggie noodles
Ingredients 2 avocados, pitted and peeled 4 cloves garlic Sea salt Freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated 1/4 cup olive oil 2 bunches…
Pet of the day 4/13/18
Name: Rex Breed: Terrier, American Pit Bull Mix Age: 1 year Gender: Male Size: Large Color: Brown/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Adoption Price: $100.00…
Chocolate cardamom truffle cake
Serves 10 to 12 Amaretti Base 5 ounces amaretti 1/2 stick (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter 5 tablespoons sugar Cardamom Truffle Filling 21/3 cups heavy cream…
How parents can create household budgets
Raising a family is no small feat. Along with the love and joy, there are some obstacles that must be surpassed, including the financial investment…
Pet of the day 4/12/18
Name: Marigold Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 7 months Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: White/ Apricot Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Adoption Price: $75.00 Marigold can…
Brussels Sprout Caesar Salad
Servings: 4-6 Start to finish: 20 Salad: 12 ounces Brussels sprouts, stemmed and chopped 1/2cup grated Parmesan cheese toasted bread crumbs (recipe follows) Dressing: Makes…
Statewide trout season to bring crowds of anglers, fish
Not every angler with a Pennsylvania fishing license will be on the water when the statewide trout season opens on April 14. But it might…
Pet of the day 4/11/18
Hugo is a friendly, adult Pug mix who is adjusting to shelter life now. When approached by strangers he’s not shy about coming to the…
Roasted radishes with green goddess dressing
Servings: 6 Start to finish: 30 minutes 1 pound radishes, about 15, cut in half, lengthwise 2 teaspoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4…
Pet of the day 4/10/18
Name: Zelda Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 8 months Gender: Female Size: Small Color: Grey/ Orange Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $75.00 Zelda can…
Bacon, sage and provolone chicken rolls with marsala sauce
Serves 4 Start to finish: 45 minutes 8 (about 1 ½ pounds) thinly sliced chicken cutlets Kosher or coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper,…
Pet of the day 4/9/18
Name: Kenna Breed: Boxer Mix Age: 4 years Gender: Female Size: Large Color: Fawn Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Adoption Price: $100.00 Kenna can be found…
Sweet potato chorizo mole
Serves 4 to 6 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 4 ounces (about 2 links) chorizo sausage 1/2 small onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice (about 1/2 cup)…
Air Force Reserve Celebrates 70 Years
Since President Harry S. Truman called for the formation of the Air Force Reserve in 1948, it has been a critical part of the nation’s…
True treasures
Several area animal rescue groups and shelters are full of animals who wish to be truly treasured. Hidden treasure Clarion PAWS in Shippenville has Leslie…
Pet of the day 4/6/18
Name: Iris Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 7 months Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: White/Apricot Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Adoption Price: $75.00 Iris can be…
Crab salad-stuffed tomatoes
Serves 2 1/3 cup orzo 2 large tomatoes 1 cup crabmeat, picked over for pieces of shell 1/3 cup chopped black or green olives 2…
Plan a weekend family getaway
Weekend getaways can provide great bonding opportunities for families. During the week, families may be too preoccupied with hectic schedules packed with sports practices, extracurricular…
Pet of the day 4/5/18
Name: Max Breed: Pomeranian Mix Age: Young Size: Small Gender: Male Color: Apricot/ Beige House-trained: No Prefers a home without children. Max can be found…
Eggplant and chicken marinara
Servings: 6 Start to finish: 1 hour, 15 minutes 4 small eggplants (“baby” or “Japanese” eggplant at the grocery store) 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided…
Pet of the day 4/4/18
Name: Newt Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 7 months Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Adoption Price: $75.00 Newt can be…
Simple vegetarian spring pasta salad
25 minutes start to finish Serves 8 1 pound dried spiral pasta (or cavatappi, ziti, fusilli or other salad-friendly shaped pasta) 2 cups (8 ounces)…
Backpack kitchens about weight and utility
As backcountry kitchens go, ours was as large and heavy as it was battered. Odds and ends of old pots and pans, that’s what we…
Chorus of croaks
This past weekend’s sunny weather was enough to coax a few frogs out of hibernation at the neighbor’s pond. In fact, last Thursday a few…
Pet of the day 4/3/18
Name: Hercules Breed: Terrier, American Pit Bull/ Mix Age: 2 years Gender: Male Size: Large Color: Blond Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Hercules can be found…
Baked chicken thighs with preserved lemons and artichoke hearts
Start to finish: 13 hours, (40 minutes hands-on) Servings: 8 2 1/2 lemons, preferably thin-skinned 3 tablespoons kosher salt 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 8…
GI Bill Changes Are Coming
There could be some changes coming for some students utilizing their GI Bill benefits. This past summer, the GI Bill was revamped and improved by…
Taking a shot
A couple of rabies clinics have been scheduled in the region, more awesome animals are looking for homes and some upcoming events have been scheduled….
Pet of the day 3/30/18
Name: Alice Breed: Domestic Medium Hair Mix Age: 2 years Gender: Female Size: Small Color: Grey/ Orange Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Alice can be found…
Grilled chicken & onion skewers
Makes 10 to 12 skewers Basting Sauce (optional) 1/2 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup mirin 2 tablespoons sugar 1/2 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, excess…
Create and hide unbreakable Easter eggs
Easter is one of the most important days of the year for Christians. Easter Sunday is filled with symbolism and tradition, some of which harken…
Pet of the day 3/29/18
Keera is a Boxer mix who is about 2 years old and weighs in the 45-50 lb. range. Keera is an absolute doll with people…
Turkey breakfast sausage
Servings: 12 patties Start to finish: 25 minutes 1 pound of 96 percent lean ground turkey 1 teaspoon dried crushed rosemary, or 2 teaspoons fresh…