Pet of the day 5/9/18
Name: Petey Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 3 years Gender: Female Size: Large Color: Brown Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Petey can be found at Venango…
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Perfect French Omelet
Servings: 2 Start to finish: 30 minutes 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 2 pieces ½ teaspoon vegetable oil 4 large eggs plus 2 large…
Pet of the day 5/8/18
Wolfgang is a 3 month old, German Shepherd mix puppy. He recently learned the “sit” command in just a few minutes and is also learning…
Salmon with almond vinaigrette
Servings: 8 Start to finish: 25-30 minutes The consistency of the vinaigrette should be thick and clingy. It is important to keep the salmon skin…
Pet of the day 5/7/18
Name: Sunshine Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 5 years Gender: Female Size: Large Color: Brown Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Sunshine can be found at Venango…
Broccolini strascinati
Servings: 4 to 6 Start to finish: 20 minutes 1-1/2 pounds broccolini 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Kosher salt to taste 3 cloves garlic,…
VFW Officers Installed for 2018-19
The Pennsylvania VFW 28th District held its district meeting Sunday, May 6. Officers were nominated, elected and installed for the year 2018-2019. The results are:…
Pet of the day 5/4/18
Name: Odie Breed: Catahoula Leopard/ Bulldog Age: 1 year Gender: Male Size: Large Color: Brindle/ Blue Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $100.00 Odie can…
Quick-sauteed asparagus with a soy sauce glaze
Servings: 6 Start to finish: 15 minutes 1 1/2 pounds of fresh asparagus, tough ends trimmed 2 teaspoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced…
Make moving much easier
It should come as no surprise that spring kicks off one of the busiest times of year in the housing market. Warm weather makes it…
Pet of the day 5/3/18
Name: Emily Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 3 years Gender: Female Size: Large Color: Brown Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Emily can be found at Venango…
Provencal fish stew
Serves 4 45 minutes start to finish 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 small bulb fennel, cored, quartered and chopped (about 1 cup) 1 onion,…
Pet of the day 5/2/18
Name: Hercules Breed: Rottweiler Mix Age: 6 years Gender: Male Size: Large Color: Black/ Tan Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Hercules can be found at Venango…
Wasabi cracker-crusted salmon
Start to finish: 30 minutes (10 minutes hands-on) Servings: 4 1/3 cup sour cream 1 1/2 teaspoons prepared English mustard (Coleman’s mustard) 1/4 teaspoon packed…
Hunting seasons set, but change may be coming
Archers are going to benefit from one change to Pennsylvania’s hunting seasons and bag limits for 2018-19. But a bigger one may yet be coming….
Pet of the day 5/1/18
Dolly, a Domestic Long Hair, is a three year old spayed female. She has a broad head, round green eyes, and a pink nose, Her…
PA VFW 28th Post and Auxiliary District Meeting
The Pennsylvania VFW 28th District & Auxiliary will hold their district meetings on Sunday, May 6, at Hermitage VFW Post 6166. The district meetings will start at 2…
Pet of the day 4/30/18
Ashes is a beautiful light calico. She is 8 years old, current on vaccines and negative for fiv and leukemia. She was surrendered to the…
Seafood Paella
Serves 6 to 8 people 2 Spanish onions, chopped 3 garlic cloves, chopped 1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for drizzling 2 28-ounce cans crushed…
Pet of the day 4/27/18
Name: Barley Breed: German Shepherd Mix Age: 9 months Gender: Female Size: Large Color: Black/ Tan Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Barley can be found at…
Braised pork buns with quick pickled cucumbers & bean sprouts
Yields 11 servings For pork: 2 teaspoons expeller-pressed grapeseed or canola oil 3.15 pounds Boston butt, cut into 3 pieces along natural muscle separation, trimmed…
7 reasons to shop farmers’ markets
A farmers’ market is likely coming to a field or open parking lot near you – if there isn’t already one operating nearby. The United…
Pet of the day 4/26/18
Name: Ming Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 10 years Gender: Male Size: Large Color: Grey/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Ming can be found at…
Grilled halibut with butter caper herb sauce
Servings: 6 Start to finish: 20 minutes 1 3/4 pounds of fresh Alaskan halibut fillet (or other firm white-flesh fish), checked for bones 1/2 lemon,…
Tips for bringing wildlife into the backyard
Chances are you’ve looked outside a window and seen backyard wildlife roaming your property at one time or another. Maybe it was a robin,…
Pet of the day 4/25/18
Ranger is a neutered, three year old, Australian Cattle Dog/ Border Collie mix. Ranger can be found at Tri-County Animal Rescue Center.
Kale, butternut squash salad with almonds
Serves 2-3 Ingredients 1 1/2 cups cubed butternut squash 1 tbsp cinnamon 1 tsp light brown sugar 1 bunch kale, stems removed 6 tbsp extra virgin…
Pet of the day 4/24/18
Winnie is a young, declawed, spayed female. She came to the rescue after her owner died and she was left wandering outside. She is negative…
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…
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…