Warm Black Bean Salsa
Makes about 3 cups 2 cups cooked black beans, drained, rinsed and mashed (see tip 1 below) 1 cup diced tomatoes (see tip 2 below)…
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VFW new leadership; Choice Program funding
Important dates in August The Month of August has many important days. Here are just a few: Aug. 4 is the U.S. Coast Guard’s birthday. National…
Pet of the day 7/31/17
Ferris is an 8 week old male kitten. He has medium/long length hair that is a beautiful buff color. He is current on vaccines and…
Eggplant Caponata
Makes 10 servings (about 6 cups) Start to finish: 1 hour 45 minutes (Active time: 15 minutes) 1 eggplant (about 1 pound), peeled and cut…
I don’t know …
Three words I can say with all certainty and mean … I don’t know! This applies to many, many things life throws at us. I…
Share their stories
Share their stories and share their photos so that they can find homes an share their love. ‘Every animal has a home out there’ Precious…
Pet of the day 7/28/17
Name: Emma Breed: Hound/ Mix Age: 8 months Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: White/ Red Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Emma can be found at Venango…
Deviled burgers
Start to finish: 25 minutes Makes 6 large burgers or 8 medium burgers 2 pounds ground chuck (80/20) 2 tablespoons chili sauce 2 tablespoons finely…
Birthday party pointers to make kids, parents happy
Childhood is filled with many memorable moments. Among the more memorable are children’s birthday parties. During their children’s formative years, parents may wrestle with ideas,…
Pet of the day 7/27/17
Name: Tom Breed: Tabby Gender: Male Size: Medium House-trained: Yes Tom can be found at Precious Paws Animal Rescue.
Knuckle Sandwich
Yields 12 bites 1/2 cup whole hazelnuts, ideally blanched (skinned) 2 tablespoons butter 2 pears, skin on, cut into 1/8-inch-thick slices, then cored 1 store-bought…
Pet of the day 7/26/17
Name: Hunter Breed: German Shepherd/ Retriever, Lab Age: 7 years Gender: Male Size: Large Color: Black Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $75.00 Hunter can…
Chicken breast Provencal
Start to Finish: 15 minutes, plus marinating Yield: 4 servings 4 chicken breasts cutlets, about 5 ounces each 1/3 cup rose wine (or fruity white…
Everyone has a story: The Rock-n-Roll judge
In 1973, Mick Jagger sat somewhere on a stage quietly singing “Angie” before getting up and dancing like a chicken while screaming out a rendition…
Pet of the day 7/25/17
Whispurr is an absolutely beautiful long haired female cat. She is 1 year old, current on vaccines, negative for fiv and feline leukemia. Whispurr can…
Peach crumb pie
Servings: 10 (Makes one 9-inch pie) Total time: 3 hours 15 minutes (Active time: 30 minutes) One single-crust prepared pie dough Brown Sugar and Oat…
Rain, rain
Rain, rain … wash the humidity away. While the region gets a break from the high humidity for a few days, the damp weather has helped the…
Pet of the day 7/24/17
Name: Trigger Breed: Terrier, Pit Bull Mix Age: 2 years Size: Medium Gender: Male Color: Tan/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Trigger can be found…
Crispy Shrimp Tacos with Cole Slaw and Chipotle Cream
Start to finish: 1 hour Servings: 4 Eight 6-inch corn tortillas 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus extra for brushing the tortillas 1/4 cup mayonnaise (low-fat…
VFW Testifies in Support of New GI Bill Additions
On Monday, VFW Associate Director Pat Murray testified before the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee on the largest addition to the GI Bill in almost 10…
Pet of the day 7/21/17
Scarlet is a female all orange tabby kitten. Up to date on vaccines and spayed. Scarlet can be found at Tri-County Animal Rescue Center.
Ready for homes
Clarion PAWS, the Venango County Humane Society and others have several animals available for adoption. Precious Paws Animal Rescue is working to help a dog…
Green Goddess Dressing and dip
Makes 1 3/4 cups (12 servings) Start to finish: 10 minutes 2 canned or jarred anchovies, rinsed and chopped 1 clove garlic, chopped 1 cup…
How to choose the right cosmetic products
The global cosmetic and beauty industry continues to evolve and thrive. Each day, new formulations for skin, hair, nails, and more arrive on store shelves,…
Pet of the day 7/20/17
Name: Bullwinkle Breed: Bulldog, American Mix Age: 3 years Gender: Male Size: Large Color: White/Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Bullwinkle can be found at Venango…
Crusty pork tenderloin
Servings: 4-6 Start to finish: 20 minutes 2 pork tenderloins (10 to 12 ounces each) Olive oil Crusty Barbecue Rub: 1/2 cup dark brown sugar…
Pet of the day 7/19/17
Southpaw is a super sweet neutered male. His front paws were injured but we don’t know what caused it. He is missing some claws now…
“Creamy” tomato soup
Servings: 6 Start to finish: 30 minutes 12 roma tomatoes, washed 1 large carrot, peeled (or 2 medium carrots) 1/2-1 cup vegetable or chicken broth…
Pet of the day 7/18/17
Name: Red Breed: Terrier, American Staffordshire Mix Age: 3 years Gender: Female Size: Large Color: Red Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Price: $75.00 Red can be…
A change of scenery
A recent visit to Heart’s Content in the Allegheny National Forest near Tidioute resulted in seeing some flora not usually seen in this blogger’s neck…
Gazpacho soup with sauteed scallops
Servings: 10 Start to finish: 8 hours 20 minutes (Active time: 20 minutes) 4 pounds plum tomatoes, roughly chopped 3 medium green bell peppers, cored…
Pet of the day 7/17/17
Name: Constance Breed: Siamese & Domestics Short Hair Gender: Female Age: 3 years Size: Medium House-trained: Yes Constance can be found at Precious Paws Animal…
Cheese sandwich souffle
Start to finish: 2 hours (15 minutes active) Servings: 4 Butter for buttering the baking pan 8 slices homemade-style white or whole-wheat bread, crusts removed…
VFW National Convention
The Veterans of Foreign Wars and its Auxiliary will be holding their National Convention on July 22-26 in New Orleans. The Memorial Service will be held Sunday morning starting…
Finding homes and funds
Area animal rescue groups are putting the fun in fundraiser as they plan outreach events and try to raise some money and find animals homes….
Pet of the day 7/14/17
Name: Vada Breed: Catahoula Leopard dog mix Age: 1 year Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: White/ Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Vada can be found…
Bacon and Tomato Scramble
Makes 4 to 6 servings 4 Roma (plum) tomatoes 6 strips good-quality lean smoked bacon, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 2…
6 ways to make more time for family
Time is at a premium for today’s families. Many households are dual-income, and children may engage in one or more extracurricular activities after school. The…
Pet of the day 7/13/17
Name: Cheese Puff Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 3 months Gender: Female Size: Small Color: Orange Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Cheese Puff can be found…
Pasta with sauteed kale and toasted bread crumbs
Serves 6 Start to finish: 25 minutes 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided, plus extra for drizzling 1 cup coarse fresh breadcrumbs Kosher salt and…
Pet of the day 7/12/17
Name: Cinnamon Breed: Terrier, American Staffordshire Mix Age: 1 year Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: Red/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Cinnamon can be found…
Lentil and salmon salad with smoky mustard dressing
Servings: 6 Start to finish: 10 minutes 2 1/2 cups cooked lentils 2 medium tomatoes, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups) 1 medium cucumber, seeded and…
Pet of the day 7/11/17
Name: Brady Breed: Domestic Short Hair Color: White & Black Gender: Male Size: Medium Age: 8-10 weeks House-trained: Yes Brady can be found at Precious…
Clam, tomato and bacon stew with grilled garlic bread
Start to finish: 1 hour Servings: 6 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup chopped Canadian bacon 1 cup sliced white part of scallions and…
A little surprised
Relying on one’s eyes only in the woods could lead to the failure to observe some of nature’s neatest surprises. While walking beside the neighbor’s…
Pet of the day 7/10/17
Name: Tilly Breed: Setter Mix Age: 8 months House-trained: Yes Crate trained: Yes Spayed and up to date on shots: Yes Tilly can be found…
Oyster Po’ boy sandwiches
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 45 minutes 3 cups cornmeal 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more as needed 1 teaspoon…
VA Opens Mental Health to OTH Veterans
Effective Wednesday, July 5, veterans with other-than-honorable (OTH) administrative discharges may receive care for mental health emergencies for up to 90 days, which can include…
Pet of the day 7/7/17
Name: Relish Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 3 months Gender: Female Size: Small Color: Orange/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Relish can be found at…
Friendly furry faces
Area animal rescues and shelters have many, many friendly furry faces looking for love and homes. You’ll relish this one (and more) Venango County Humane…