Springing into things
As Tri-County Animal Rescue in Shippenville preps for its Hoppy Easter event, it’s giving some seniors a second shot at a good life. Safehaven Small…
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Roasted carrot hummus
Servings: 16 appetizer-sized portions Start to finish: 50 minutes 1/2 cup well-roasted carrots, cut into small pieces (about 6 small carrots) Juice of 2 lemons,…
Pet of the day 3/30/17
Name: Oreo Breed: German Shepherd/ Collie Age: 3 years Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: Black/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Oreo can be found at…
Boost energy at the office
Maintaining energy throughout the workday can sometimes be difficult. For busy professionals, compromised energy levels can be especially problematic, causing workers to fall behind and…
Dijon and sherry chicken tenders
Start to finish: 35 minutes, plus marinating time Servings: 4 1/4 cup Dijon mustard 1/4 cup dry sherry (or other fortified wine, such as Marsala…
Dancing for Josie and a better future
I met a young man today who just got out of jail after 11 months. He was matter of fact about it. He said he…
Pet of the day 3/29/17
Name: Beanie Breed: Domestic Medium Hair Mix Age: 6 months Gender: Female Size: Small Color: Black/ Beige Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $40.00 Beanie…
Chocolate-banana panna cotta dessert
Start to finish: 8 hours (Active time: 1 hour) Servings: 12 Pecan Butter (recipe below) Chocolate-Banana Panna Cotta (recipe below) Roasted Pecan and Chocolate Shards…
Pet of the day 3/28/17
Name: Daisy Breed: Jack Russell Terrier Age: 4 years Gender: Female Size: Small House-trained: Yes Daisy can be found at Precious Paws Animal Rescue.
Has spring sprung?
Is it truly ever spring? It seems like as soon as the last snowflake melts, the summer heat gets switched on. The calendar marked…
Chicken thighs with onions and green olives
Serves 4 to 6 Start to finish: 1 hour 40 minutes 3 pounds chicken thighs (about 6 to 8) 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon…
Pet of the day 3/27/17
Name: Crackles Breed: Domestic Medium Hair Mix Age: 3 years Gender: Female Size: Large Color: Orange/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $40.00 Crackles…
Sauteed Pork Medallions with Grape Sauce
Start to finish: 40 minutes (20 active) Servings: 4 1 pork tenderloin (about 1-1¼ pounds) 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt and black pepper…
The American flag and Vietnam vets
Check Your American Flag With Spring officially here, now is the time to see how your American Flag has weathered a long and very windy…
Pet of the day 3/24/17
Name: Wishbone Breed: Mixed Breed Size: Large Age: 3 months Gender: Male Color: Brown/ Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Wishbone can be found at Venango…
Fundraisers are springing up
While spring officially started on Monday, several animal rescue groups’ spring fundraising events are in the works. Precious Paws Animal Rescue Precious Paws Animal Rescue’s…
Borscht with Crème Fraîche
Serves 4 For the crème fraîche 2 cups heavy cream 2 cups sour cream For the borscht 1 bunch (1 pound) baby beets, with tops…
6 simple ways to greener living
Protecting the planet is a goal for millions of people across the globe. And that’s a good thing, as the planet is increasingly in need…
Pet of the day 3/23/17
Name: Noir Breed: Domestic Medium Hair Color: Black/ White Gender: Male Size: Medium Age: 6 months Noir can be found at Precious Paws Animal Rescue.
Roasted cauliflower with chickpea and onion
Start to finish: 25 minutes Servings: 4 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or more for more heat) 3/4 teaspoon (or more)…
The Post-It snoop
“Hey, you’re that snoop!” “Snooper” “You’re that photographer guy that snoops!” That was the greeting I received from Angela Carothers first graders at Cranberry Elementary…
Pet of the day 3/22/17
Name: Annie Breed: Terrier Mix Age: 3 years Gender: Female Size: Small Color: Brown/ Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Annie can be found at Venango…
Greek salad with flank steak
Serves 6 Start to finish: 30 minutes 1 pound flank steak 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper…
Name dropping
Snowdrops or snowflakes? That is the question. Or at least it was the subject of a story by Nancy Brachey in The Charlotte Observer. After…
Pet of the day 3/21/17
Name: Max Breed: Domestic Short Hair Color: White Size: Medium Age: 10 months Gender: Male Max can be found at Precious Paws Animal Rescue.
Greek-style roasted lemon potatoes
Start to finish: 1 hour 20 minutes (20 minutes active) Servings: 6 2 pounds Yukon Gold or other all-purpose or boiling potatoes Kosher salt 1/4…
Honoring Vietnam veterans
National Vietnam War Veterans Day March 29 is National Vietnam War Veterans Day. The Vietnam War was a long, costly armed conflict that pitted the…
Pet of the day 3/20/17
Name: Niko Breed: Retriever, Labrador Mix Age: 1 year Gender: Male Size: Large Color: Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Niko can be found at Venango…
National Vietnam War Veterans Day
Next Wednesday March 29th is National Vietnam War Veterans Day. Some history about the War. The Vietnam War was a long, costly armed conflict that pitted…
Slow cooked herbed leg of lamb with fresh herb and arugula salad
Serves 10 to 12 Start to finish: 3 1/2 hours One 6-pound semi-boneless leg of lamb 3 garlic cloves 2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves 2…
Pet of the day 3/17/17
Serina is a loving girl, with a really unique coat color. She is mostly orange but with brown tabby undercoats. Serina would make an awesome…
It all adds up
The Dukefest team’s recycling efforts are paying off. The Venango County Humane Society in Seneca is gearing up for an online auction. Precious Paws Animal…
Bangers and mash with buttermilk whipped potatoes and stout-onion gravy
Start to finish: 3 hours, 30 minutes (Active time: 2 hours) Servings: 8 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 8 links sausage of either Duck Chorizo or…
Pet of the day 3/16/17
Name: Tootsie Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 5 months Gender: Female Size: Small Color: Black/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Tootsie can be found at…
Naan pizza with chicken tikka masala
Servings: 6 Start to finish: 55 minutes 2 tablespoons clarified butter (ghee) 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cups white onions, finely chopped (1 large onion)…
Pet of the day 3/15/17
Miss Bliss is a 8 week old Bull Terrier / Lab mix according to the owner that surrendered her. For more information on Miss Bliss…
Black bean and mango salad
Start to finish: 15 minutes Servings: 4 6 cups shredded kale, or other dark leafy greens 1 cup cooked black beans, rinsed and drained if…
Pet of the day 3/14/17
Name: Ernest Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 1 year Gender: Male Size: Small Color: Beige/ Black Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $40.00 Ernest can…
Warm Tandoori Chicken Wraps
Makes 6 wraps 1/3 cup plain tandoori paste 2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup plain yogurt Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon 12 chicken tenderloin…
Pet of the day 3/13/17
Name: Lucy Breed: Coonhound, Treeing Walker Mix Age: 2 years Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: White/ Brown Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Lucy can be found…
Lemon raspberry pound cake muffins
Start to finish: 45 minutes (15 minutes active) Servings: 8 1 cup (4 1/2 ounces) cake flour (not self-rising) 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon…
Mental health care and veterans bills
VA Mental Health Care for Vets with OTH Discharges During a hearing before the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs on March 7, Secretary of Veterans…
Pet of the day 3/10/17
Name: Flounder Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Color: Gray/White Gender: Male Size: Medium House-trained: Yes Flounder can be found at Precious Paws Animal Rescue.
Chickpea crepes stuffed with Indian spiced potatoes and peas
Start to finish: 1 hour, 10 minutes (45 active) Servings: 4 For the crepes: 1/2 chickpea flour (60 grams) (available at many supermarkets and online)…
Look who’s talking!
Tri-County Animal Rescue in Shippenville lets some of its longtime residents do the talking. Precious Paws Animal Rescue in Franklin is preparing for its Spring…
How to improve overall endurance
Pushing oneself physically can be exhausting and demanding. But whether you’re a seasoned athlete, a part-time fitness enthusiast or even someone who lives a largely…
Pet of the day 3/9/17
Name: Merlin Breed: Terrier/ Beagle Mix Age: 5 years Size: Medium House-trained: Yes Merlin can be found at Precious Paws Animal Rescue.
Pan seared pork chops with Madeira wine and leek sauce
Serves 4 Start to finish: 25 minutes 4 large, bone-in, 1-inch thick pork chops (about 3 pounds total) Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to…
Pet of the day 3/8/17
Name: Foxy Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 1 year Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: White/ Beige Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $40.00 Foxy can…
Country-style breakfast skillet with eggs, bacon and vegetables
Start to finish: 25 minutes Servings: 4 3 slices of bacon, cut into small pieces 1/2 yellow or sweet onion, chopped (about 1 cup) 1/2…