Turkey, Vegetable & Oat Mini-Meatloaves with Marinara Sauce
Serves 6 Expeller-pressed canola oil spray 1 8-ounce package crimini (baby bella) mushrooms (about 21/2 cups) 1 small yellow onion, cut into eighths 4 cloves…
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Busy and heartbreaking year
The story below appeared in Monday’s Business Review Section B. The print version was edited for space constraints. Don’t stop scrolling after the article or…
Pet of the day 2/24/17
Name: Spicy Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 1 year Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: Grey/ Cream Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $40.00 Spicy can…
Baked spaghetti squash with meat sauce
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 90 minutes (30 minutes active) 1 large spaghetti squash, washed and stickers removed 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 pound ground…
Pet of the day 2/23/17
Name: Bear Breed: Boxer Mix Age: 2 years Gender: Male Size: Large Color: Black/ Rust Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Bear can be found at Venango…
Banana oat muffins
Servings: 26 muffins Start to finish: 40 minutes 1/2 cup (gently packed) pitted dates 2 tablespoons coconut oil (or other oil or butter) 2 medium…
Pet of the day 2/22/17
Sammi came in as a stray who was picked up along the road while she was seen eating roadkill by a good samaritan. She was…
Thyme and Yukon Gold potato gratin
Serves 10 to 12 Start to finish: 1 hour 30 minutes 2 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 teaspoon minced garlic…
Pet of the day 2/21/17
Name: Banana Breed: Beagle mix Age: 7 years Gender: female Size: Small Color: Brown/ black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Banana can be found at Venango…
Springing forward?
Recent warm weather has some spring flowers peeking out and has raised the hopes of some that spring is just around the corner. Over the…
Better meatballs
Start to finish: 2 hours, 15 minutes (1 hour, 15 minutes active) Servings: 6 3/4 cup fresh bread crumbs 1/2 cup whole milk 1/2 pound…
Pet of the day 2/20/17
Roxanne is a very sweet young girl, probably about 6-7 months old. She is very affectionate and loves to play. She is current on vaccines…
Coast Guard marks 75 years
On Feb. 19, the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve celebrated its 75th anniversary. The members of the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve has a strength of 8,100….
Fish and Chips
Start to finish: 1 hour Servings: 4 2 pounds of skinless and boneless cod or hake fish Oil, as needed for frying Tempura Batter (recipe…
No hardened heart
In September of this year, I will have worked for 20 years as a small community photojournalist in Northwest Pennsylvania. I began at the Meadville Tribune…
Pet of the day 2/17/17
Name: Charger Breed: Terrier/ Mix Age: 6 years Gender: Male Size: Small Color: Tan Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Charger can be found at Venango County…
Bad news, good news
Jackman, the blind Jack Russell, receives disappointing news. Tri-County Animal Rescue is reminding folks to spay and neuter their pets. Precious Paws Animal Rescue is…
Roasted sweet potatoes and carrots
Start to finish: 40 minutes Servings: 4 1 medium red-flesh sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1½ inch chunks (about 2 cups total) 2 medium…
How to get and keep your finances in order
In 2015, analysts with the Government Accountability Office found that the average American between the ages of 55 and 64 had accrued roughly $104,000 in…
Pet of the day 2/16/17
Name: Chloe Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 1 year Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: Orange/ Black Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $40.00 Chloe can…
Barbacoa beef tacos
Serves 8 Start to finish: 10 hours, 20 minutes (10 hours of which are hands off) 1 2 1/2 pound eye of round beef 1…
Pet of the day 2/15/17
Vern is a 7 year old, male Beagle mix that was recently surrendered to the rescue. For more information on Vern please contact Tri-County Animal…
Roasted pork shoulder with rosemary, mustard and garlic
Serves 10 to 12 Start to finish: 8 hours (mostly hands off) 2 tablespoons chopped garlic 3 anchovies, rinsed 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary 2…
Pet of the day 2/14/17
Zelda is a loving one & a half year old female. She is spayed and current on vaccines. She has very long legs and big…
Cherry cupcake with orange-bourbon frosting
Servings: 20 Start to finish: 40 minutes ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened 1 1/8 cups granulated white sugar 2 ¼ cups cake flour…
Clearing the creek
Recent rains and snowmelt have made the small creek difficult to cross without getting one’s feet wet. What normally is a slight stream with no…
Pet of the day 2/13/17
Name: Olaf Breed: Bulldog, American Mix Age: 4 years Gender: Male Size: Large Color: White/ Tan Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Olaf can be found at…
Cheesy baked grits
Start to finish: 1 hour, 5 minutes (10 active) Servings: 4 to 6 2 1/2 cups water combined with either 2 1/2 cups vegetable or…
Veterans Service Organizations Release Independent Budget
The VFW, along with co-authors Disabled American Veterans and Paralyzed Veterans of America, released their 30th edition of the Independent Budget, which is a recommended…
Pet of the day 2/10/17
Tommy is a young male that came in as a stray. He must’ve been a pet at sometime, as he was already neutered, and he…
Poached cod with papaya relish
Start to finish: 15 minutes Servings: 4 4 fillets of cod (about 4-5 ounces each) 1/4 cup white wine 3 cups water 1 teaspoon dried…
To love and protect
State Rep. Ryan Bizzarro (D-Erie) encourages people to support H.B. 13. Precious Paws Animal Rescue in Franklin, the Venango County Humane Society in Seneca and…
6 reasons to dine out this Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is celebrated in various ways throughout the world. One of the more popular methods of spending time with a romantic partner is over…
Pet of the day 2/9/17
Name: Tessa Breed: Retriever Mix Age: 4 years Gender: Female Size: Large Color: Red Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Tessa can be found at Venango County…
Sole meuniere
Start to finish: 30 minutes plus 1 to 3 hours marinating time Servings: 4 1 cup buttermilk 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 1/4 to 1…
Pet of the day 2/8/17
Stella was a stray who came in nearly starved. She is putting on weight with us. She is a very sweet and friendly girl. She…
Sheet pan salmon
Start to finish: 20 minutes Servings: 4 4 fillets salmon, skin removed, about 5 ounces each 1/3 cup almond flour or almond meal (can substitute…
Smiling Athletes
A story that is out there and doesn’t get that much attention, those are the stories I’m interested in telling. The following is a story…
Pet of the day 2/7/17
Name: Reba Breed: Hound Mix Age: 5 years Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: White/ Orange Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Reba can be found at Venango…
Pumpkin chia breakfast pudding
Servings: 8 Start to finish: 5 minutes 1 cup hazelnut or other unsweetened nut milk 1 cup vanilla Greek yogurt ¼ cup maple syrup 1…
Phone scam warning; New app announced
Phone Scams Over the last couple of weeks, there have been reports of phone scams. You get a phone call and they ask if this…
Pet of the day 2/6/17
Name: Icey Breed: Domestic Shorthair mix Age: 5 years Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: Black/ Beige Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $40.00 Icey can…
Amped-up beef stroganoff
Start to finish: 1 hour 1 1/2 ounces dried porcini, rinsed 1 1/2 cups low-sodium beef or chicken broth 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 8…
Love is blind
A Jack Russell terrier could use a new outlook on life. Rusty Mutts Senior Dog Sanctuary and Rescue steps up to help the seniors. Clarion…
Pet of the day 2/3/17
Krypto is a 9 year old, male Beagle mix that was recently surrendered to the rescue. For more information on Krypto please contact Tri-County Animal…
Game day s’mores
Servings: 20 (1 s’more per serving) Start to finish: 5 minutes 1/2 (14.4oz.) box graham crackers Nutella Raspberry jelly, or favorite jelly of your choice,…
How to turn a hobby into a career
Earning a living doing something you love is the ultimate goal for many people. However, before a person tries to turn a hobby into a…
Pet of the day 2/2/17
Name: Sneakers Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 1 year Size: Small Color: Grey Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $40.00 Sneakers can be found at…
Cheesy White and Green Spinach Lasagna
Serves 10 to 12 Start to finish: 2 hours Spinach-Basil-Ricotta Filling: 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1/2 cup minced shallots 1 tablespoon minced garlic Kosher salt…
Pet of the day 2/1/17
Raptor is an irresistible, male, 3-4 month old, lab/pug/and spaniel mix. To meet Raptor contact Tri-County Animal Rescue Center on Facebook, call 814-918-2032, or email:…