Breakfast tacos
Servings: 8 Start to finish: 20 minutes 8 slices of bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces and cooked, optional or serve whole slices on the side…
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How to avoid hot weather automotive breakdowns
When the weather warms, many people take to the outdoors to enjoy the sunshine and rising temperatures. Summer road trips or vacations are the norm,…
Pet of the day 7/6/17
Name: Ella Breed: Chihuahua Rat Terrier Mix Age: 5 months Size: Small Gender: Female Prefers a home without young children. Ella can be found at…
Sunshine vegetable ribbons
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 15 minutes 2 large carrots, peeled 2 crookneck squashes (yellow summer squash) 2 zucchini 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 garlic…
Pet of the day 7/5/17
Jagger is a male kitten who loves to play and get attention. He has age appropriate shots and tested negative for fiv & leukemia. Jagger can…
Stone Fruit Almond Upside-Down Cake
Start to finish: 1 hour 25 minutes (45 active) Servings: 8 to 10 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 3 tablespoons brown sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons…
Dragons of the pond
Buzzing around the neighbor’s pond are literally dozens of kinds of dragonflies and damselflies. These amazing insects can be difficult to identify especially from photographs….
Pet of the day 7/3/17
Name: Dorito Breed: Boxer/ Terrier, American Pit Bull Age: 4 years Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: White/ Black Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $60.00…
Cavatappi with roasted cherry tomatoes and pesto
Serves 6 Start to finish: 35 minutes 2 pints cherry or grape tomatoes, halved 5 sprigs fresh thyme about ½ cup olive oil, divided Salt…
Remembering those who have fallen; Mental health care for vets
The month of July has important dates. Here are just a few: July 4, Independence Day; July 27, Korean War Armistice Day (1953); July 29,…
Pet of the day 6/30/17
Name: Marley Breed: Domestic Medium Hair Mix Age: 6 months Gender: Male Color: Cream/ Grey Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $50.00 Marley can be…
All fur coat and no knickers
This week’s adoptable animals are literally all fur coat and no knickers. However, they don’t fit the figurative meaning of the idiom. According to thefreedictionary.com,…
Soft pretzels
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 1 hour 55 minutes (Active time: 25 minutes) Dough 2 cups bread flour 11/2 teaspoons instant yeast 3/4 cup warm…
Pet of the day 6/29/17
Bailey is an 8 year old male Shih Tzu that was brought to the rescue center when his elderly owner was having health issues. Bailey…
Berry clafoutis
Start to finish: 1 hour 15 minutes Serves 8 Berry Clafoutis: 1 pint blueberries 1 pound strawberries, halved, or quartered if large 1 tablespoon Chambord,…
Dos and don’ts of fireworks
As the mercury rises, the parties and festivities that have come to signify summer excite revelers far and wide. Summer has become the season of…
Pet of the day 6/28/17
Name: Chang Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 2 months Gender: Male Size: Small Color: White/ Grey Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Chang can be found at…
Lightened sweet zucchini and chorizo Spanish tortilla
Servings: 8 Start to finish: 30 minutes 1 small head of cauliflower, cut into thin planks, about 1/4-inch each 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 yellow…
Pet of the day 6/27/17
Name: Valentine Breed: Terrier Mix Age: 3 years Gender: Female Size: Small Color: Black/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Valentine can be found at Venango…
Chipmunks: Nature’s hoarders
It seems that this year – as with others in recent memory – there is no shortage of chipmunks. People can learn more about these…
Grill up hot dogs with the works
Makes 6 servings 2 teaspoons spicy brown mustard 2 tablespoons ketchup 1 cup refrigerated sauerkraut, drained, rinsed and coarsely chopped 4 large hot dogs, such…
Pet of the day 6/26/17
Name: Tanger Breed: Tabby Gender: Female Age: 9 weeks Size: Medium Tanger can be found at Precious Paws Animal Rescue.
VFW Praised at MIA Family Conference
“No One Does More for Veterans” was more than just a slogan at last week’s 48th annual meeting of the National League of POW/MIA Families…
Three-melon soup
Start to finish: 3 hours, 50 minutes (50 active) Servings: 4 3 cups coarsely chopped honeydew melon, plus 1/2 cup small cubes honeydew melon 2…
Road trips and more
All About Animals this week features a couple of events that involve a road trip or two and many adoptable animals. It’s a mystery Droopy…
Pet of the day 6/23/17
Name: Jax Breed: Chihuahua & Terrier Age: 5 months Size: Small Gender: Male Color: Brown Prefers home without young children. Jax can be found at…
Strawberry-rhubarb crisp
Servings: 10 Start to finish: 110 minutes (20 minutes active) Topping: 1 cup packed light brown sugar 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup regular or…
Pet of the day 6/22/17
Name: Simon Breed: Domestic Short Hair Age: 2 years Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: Blue Point Simon can be found at Venango County Humane Society.
Improve your home and diet with a vegetable garden
Planting a garden can add aesthetic appeal and functionality to a property. Vegetable gardens can transform landscapes while putting healthy and homegrown food on the…
Icy agua fresca
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 5 minutes 1 cup frozen seedless watermelon cubes (about 1-inch each) 1 cup strawberries, stemmed and halved (or other summer…
Pet of the day 6/21/17
Name: Nana Breed: Dachshund, Standard Smooth Haired Mix Age: 9 years Gender: Female Size: Small Color: Red Declawed: No House-trained: Yes No younger children. Nana…
Sri Lankan crab curry
Servings: 8 servings Start to finish: 1 hour (Active time: 15 minutes) 3 tablespoons Curry Powder (recipe below) Two 2-pound crabs, top shell, gills, and…
Pet of the day 6/20/17
Name: Sweetness Breed: Tabby Gender: Female Age: 14 weeks Size: Medium Sweetness can be found at Precious Paws Animal Rescue.
Fried halibut fish sandwich
Makes 4 sandwiches Start to finish: 25 minutes Lemon Basil Tartar Sauce 1/2 cup mayonnaise Juice of 1/2 lemon 2 tablespoons minced cornichons (baby pickles)…
What does the foxglove say?
What does the foxglove say? Well, not much in terms of sound production. However, with showy blooms on stems that may reach up to 6…
VFW State Convention in Pittsburgh
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Pennsylvania held its 98th Annual State Convention on June 14-17 in Pittsburgh. A memorial service was held Wednesday. The numbers…
Pet of the day 6/19/17
Name: Max Breed: Retriever, Labrador Mix Age: 3 years Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: Black Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $75.00 Max can be…
Shrimp, avocado and orange salad
Start to finish: 1 hour (45 active) Servings: 4 For the sauce: 1 cup fresh orange juice 2 tablespoons rice vinegar (unseasoned) 2 tablespoons vegetable…
Pet of the day 6/16/17
Name: Geno Breed: Domestic Medium Hair Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: White and black Age: 9 weeks Geno can be found at Precious Paws Animal…
Recycling for rescues
The DukeFest team is continuing its effort to raise money for area rescues through can collecting. Precious Paws Animal Rescue in Franklin has been dealing…
Fried cauliflower “rice” with shiitakes, Canadian bacon and peas
Start to finish: 1 hour (40 active) Servings: 4 1 small cauliflower (about 1 3/4 pounds) 1/4 cup plus 1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil, divided 2…
Pet of the day 6/15/17
Name: Skipper Breed: Siberian Husky/ Australian Shepherd Age: 1 year Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: White/ Black Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $75.00 Does…
Make his first Father’s Day special
Dads are often the first heros in their young children’s lives. Dads chase away ghosts in the closet, let their daughters dance on their toes…
Greek tabbouleh salad
Serves 6 to 8 as a side dish Start to finish: 2 ½ hours (2 hours unattended) 1½ cups bulgur wheat 1¾ cups hot water…
Pet of the day 6/14/17
Name: Crosby Size: Medium Gender: Male Color: Black and White Age: 9 Weeks Crosby can be found at Precious Paws Animal Rescue.
Meat and potatoes steakhouse salad
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 25 minutes 6 cups of baby spinach or mixed greens 1 8-ounce filet mignon, trimmed of visible fat 1/2 teaspoon…
Pet of the day 6/13/17
Name: ChiAnn Breed: Chow Chow/ Mix Age: 4 years Gender: Female Size: Medium Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown ChiAnn can be found at Venango County Humane…
The Young and the Defenseless
It seems that in the forest, the evidence of young wildlife is everywhere. While this photographer didn’t capture any youngsters, the signs abounded. Several birds…
Greek-style smoked leg of lamb
Servings: 12 Start to finish: 12 hours (Active time: 35 minutes) 4 cloves garlic, peeled 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary 1 tablespoon fresh thyme 1 tablespoon…
Pet of the day 6/12/17
Name: Bella Breed: Domestic Longhair Mix Age: 8 years Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: Grey Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Bella can be found at Venango…