Brussels Sprout Caesar Salad
Servings: 4-6 Start to finish: 20 Salad: 12 ounces Brussels sprouts, stemmed and chopped 1/2cup grated Parmesan cheese toasted bread crumbs (recipe follows) Dressing: Makes…
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Statewide trout season to bring crowds of anglers, fish
Not every angler with a Pennsylvania fishing license will be on the water when the statewide trout season opens on April 14. But it might…
Pet of the day 4/11/18
Hugo is a friendly, adult Pug mix who is adjusting to shelter life now. When approached by strangers he’s not shy about coming to the…
Roasted radishes with green goddess dressing
Servings: 6 Start to finish: 30 minutes 1 pound radishes, about 15, cut in half, lengthwise 2 teaspoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4…
Pet of the day 4/10/18
Name: Zelda Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 8 months Gender: Female Size: Small Color: Grey/ Orange Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $75.00 Zelda can…
Bacon, sage and provolone chicken rolls with marsala sauce
Serves 4 Start to finish: 45 minutes 8 (about 1 ½ pounds) thinly sliced chicken cutlets Kosher or coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper,…
Pet of the day 4/9/18
Name: Kenna Breed: Boxer Mix Age: 4 years Gender: Female Size: Large Color: Fawn Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Adoption Price: $100.00 Kenna can be found…
Sweet potato chorizo mole
Serves 4 to 6 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 4 ounces (about 2 links) chorizo sausage 1/2 small onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice (about 1/2 cup)…
Air Force Reserve Celebrates 70 Years
Since President Harry S. Truman called for the formation of the Air Force Reserve in 1948, it has been a critical part of the nation’s…
True treasures
Several area animal rescue groups and shelters are full of animals who wish to be truly treasured. Hidden treasure Clarion PAWS in Shippenville has Leslie…
Pet of the day 4/6/18
Name: Iris Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 7 months Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: White/Apricot Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Adoption Price: $75.00 Iris can be…
Crab salad-stuffed tomatoes
Serves 2 1/3 cup orzo 2 large tomatoes 1 cup crabmeat, picked over for pieces of shell 1/3 cup chopped black or green olives 2…
Plan a weekend family getaway
Weekend getaways can provide great bonding opportunities for families. During the week, families may be too preoccupied with hectic schedules packed with sports practices, extracurricular…
Pet of the day 4/5/18
Name: Max Breed: Pomeranian Mix Age: Young Size: Small Gender: Male Color: Apricot/ Beige House-trained: No Prefers a home without children. Max can be found…
Eggplant and chicken marinara
Servings: 6 Start to finish: 1 hour, 15 minutes 4 small eggplants (“baby” or “Japanese” eggplant at the grocery store) 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided…
Pet of the day 4/4/18
Name: Newt Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 7 months Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Adoption Price: $75.00 Newt can be…
Simple vegetarian spring pasta salad
25 minutes start to finish Serves 8 1 pound dried spiral pasta (or cavatappi, ziti, fusilli or other salad-friendly shaped pasta) 2 cups (8 ounces)…
Backpack kitchens about weight and utility
As backcountry kitchens go, ours was as large and heavy as it was battered. Odds and ends of old pots and pans, that’s what we…
Chorus of croaks
This past weekend’s sunny weather was enough to coax a few frogs out of hibernation at the neighbor’s pond. In fact, last Thursday a few…
Pet of the day 4/3/18
Name: Hercules Breed: Terrier, American Pit Bull/ Mix Age: 2 years Gender: Male Size: Large Color: Blond Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Hercules can be found…
Baked chicken thighs with preserved lemons and artichoke hearts
Start to finish: 13 hours, (40 minutes hands-on) Servings: 8 2 1/2 lemons, preferably thin-skinned 3 tablespoons kosher salt 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 8…
GI Bill Changes Are Coming
There could be some changes coming for some students utilizing their GI Bill benefits. This past summer, the GI Bill was revamped and improved by…
Taking a shot
A couple of rabies clinics have been scheduled in the region, more awesome animals are looking for homes and some upcoming events have been scheduled….
Pet of the day 3/30/18
Name: Alice Breed: Domestic Medium Hair Mix Age: 2 years Gender: Female Size: Small Color: Grey/ Orange Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Alice can be found…
Grilled chicken & onion skewers
Makes 10 to 12 skewers Basting Sauce (optional) 1/2 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup mirin 2 tablespoons sugar 1/2 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, excess…
Create and hide unbreakable Easter eggs
Easter is one of the most important days of the year for Christians. Easter Sunday is filled with symbolism and tradition, some of which harken…
Pet of the day 3/29/18
Keera is a Boxer mix who is about 2 years old and weighs in the 45-50 lb. range. Keera is an absolute doll with people…
Turkey breakfast sausage
Servings: 12 patties Start to finish: 25 minutes 1 pound of 96 percent lean ground turkey 1 teaspoon dried crushed rosemary, or 2 teaspoons fresh…
Pet of the day 3/28/18
Sasha is a sweet and affectionate young girl. She is spayed and current on vaccines. Sasha can be found at Tri-County Animal Rescue Center.
Brisket and barley soup
Servings: 4 to 6 Start to finish: 1 hour 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped carrots 1/2 cup pearl barley…
Rent The Chicken provides backyard birds for eggs, down-home fun
If you’ve ever thought about raising hens, but chickened out, Jenn and Phil Tompkins have an eggsellent solution. The Armstrong County, Pennsylvania couple incubated their company, Rent The…
Getting wet
While things are warming up in the region, it seems the sun may not shine for a few days. As the temperatures climb so does…
Pet of the day 3/27/18
Name: Wilma Breed: Boxer Mix Age: 5 months Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: Black/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Wilma can be found at Venango…
Carrot cake pancakes
Serves about 4 Pancake Ingredients 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 tsp baking powder 2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp nutmeg 1/4 tsp ground ginger 1/4 tsp…
National Vietnam War Veterans Day is March 29
National Vietnam War Veterans Day is a commemorative holiday in the United States which recognizes the sacrifices that veterans and their families made during the Vietnam…
Pet of the day 3/26/18
Name: Yeller Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 2 years Gender: Male Size: Large Color: Orange/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Yeller can be found at…
Oven-baked jerk spareribs
Start to finish: 20 hours, 40 minutes (30 minutes hands-on) Servings: 8 1/2 cup coarsely chopped onion 1 cup coarsely chopped scallions (white and green…
A time to give
Time is running out for those groups participating in the Week of Giving and there are plenty of animals looking for homes. Scaredy cats need…
Pet of the day 3/23/18
Sarge is a 8 month old, male Pit Bull Terrier surrendered to the rescue when his owners were no longer able to have a dog…
Zucchini Pineapple Bread
Nonstick cooking spray 5 eggs 1 1/4 cups vegetable oil 2 1/2 cups sugar 1 tablespoon vanilla 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup wheat germ 1 tablespoon baking soda 1/2 …
How to pet-proof a home
Tens of millions of households throughout North America include pets. The American Veterinary Medical Foundation reports that more than 80 million households in the United…
Pet of the day 3/22/18
Name: Curly Sue Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 2 years Gender: Female Size: Small Color: Green/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $65.00 Curly…
Espresso-chocolate chip angel food cake
Serves 10 to 12 2 teaspoons instant espresso powder 11/3 cups cake flour, sifted 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt 13/4 cups (about 12 large) egg whites…
Pet of the day 3/21/18
Name: Copper Breed: Hound Mix Age: 1 year Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: White/ Red Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Copper can be found at Venango…
Mustard and dill crusted salmon
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 30 minutes 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 4 fillets of salmon, about 5 ounces…
Starting Peas and Other Crops
St. Patrick’s Day is the traditional start of the planting season, and it’s something I’ve been doing for decades. The weather can be problematic though…
It’s official?
It is officially spring today, but Mother Nature often doesn’t follow the calendar. While robins have been spotted – and photographed – the neighbor’s pond…
Pet of the day 3/20/18
Maureen is a super sweet and talkative girl. She is current on vaccines and negative for FIV and leukemia. She will be spayed on April…
Chicken Piri Piri
Serves 4 Start to finish: 3 hours 20 minutes, including 2 hours marinating time, 1 hour cooking time 1 (3½- to 4-pound) chicken 4 jalapeno…
Pet of the day 3/19/18
Name: Tyr Breed: American Blue Heeler Mix Age: 3 years Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: Blue Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Adoption Price: $100.00 Tyr can…