Escarole and spinach soup
Servings: 8 to 10 Start to finish: 40 minutes 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup chopped onion 1 large carrot, peeled and chopped 3 garlic…
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Questionable pasts and bright futures
Local animal rescues and shelters have many animals waiting for homes. Two rabies clinics have also been scheduled for this month, along with spay and…
The benefits to joining a local gym
Resolving to get healthy is a worthy goal. A healthy lifestyle that includes a nutritious diet and routine exercise can improve quality of life and…
Pet of the day 1/4/18
Bernie is a male, Husky mix that came to the rescue center as a stray. He appears already neutered, and will be vet checked prior…
Thai chicken coconut curry
Servings: 6 Start to finish: 20 minutes 6 chicken breast cutlets, about 4 ounces each 2 tablespoons red Thai curry paste 1 teaspoon neutral oil…
Pet of the day 1/3/18
Squishy is an adorable male older kitten. He tested negative for leukemia and fiv. He gets along with other cats/kittens. He is neutered. Squishy can…
Cauliflower mashed potatoes
Start to finish: 55 minutes (25 minutes hands-on) Servings: 6 1 small head cauliflower (about 2 1/4 pounds), core removed and cut into 1 1/2-inch…
History and facts of the signing of the Vietnam Peace Award
The Signing of The Vietnam Peace Award was done on January 27th 1973. Here is some history and hard facts. The United States, South Vietnam,…
Pet of the day 1/2/18
Aries is a 3 year old, female, Pit Bull/Lab mix surrendered to the rescue center when her family was losing their home and she had…
Shrimp and pineapple skewers
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 10 minutes 1 pound large cooked shrimp, cleaned, thawed if frozen 1 cup pineapple cubes, about 1/2-inch each, drained and…
The creative cold
Extreme cold weather has gripped the region and will remain for the foreseeable future or at least as long as the extended forecasts hold. The…
Doing a double take
Several area animal rescues have a couple of pairs available for adoption. Meanwhile, a couple of rabies clinics have been scheduled. Precious pair Precious Paws…
Pet of the day 12/29/17
Name: Dolly Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 1 year Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: Black/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $40.00 Dolly can…
Chopped winter salad
Serves 6 Start to finish: 50 minutes 1 pound cubed (3/4-inch) butternut squash Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 4 tablespoons olive oil,…
How to succeed with your New Year’s resolution
While it’s difficult to gauge just how many people make New Year’s resolutions each year, various factors suggest millions of people resolve to improve their…
Pet of the day 12/28/17
Sammie Mae is a delightful, 18 month old, brindle Boxer mix who recently weaned a large litter of puppies. Still a puppy herself, Sammie Mae…
Korean grain bowl
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 80 minutes (45 active) For the miso sesame sauce: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 2 tablespoons white…
Pet of the day 12/27/17
Name: Screamer Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 5 months Gender: Male Size: Small Color: Orange Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $50.00 Screamer can be…
Vegetable carpaccio
Servings: 6 Start to finish: 1 hour Berbere Drizzle: 1 tablespoon sesame oil 2 tablespoons safflower oil 1 tablespoon Berbere Spice Blend (recipe follows) Garlic…
Pet of the day 12/26/17
Josie appears to be an adult, female, Pug/Beagle mix that came to the rescue as a stray after being found wandering around the local Walmart…
Lentil soup
Servings: 8 Start to finish: 45 minutes, including cook time 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 large onion, chopped (about 2 cups chopped) 1 stalk celery,…
Winter Wings
As the snow falls and the temperatures cool, more and more winter birds are filtering into the region. Jeffrey Hall, of Franklin, a member of…
Being Santa
“Santa played properly is a beautiful thing!” – Ray Eldridge, the roaming Santa of Meadville, who personified the role for many years from the 1980s…
Still waiting
Area animal rescues highlight their available adoptable animals. Long timers Precious Paws Animal Rescue president Theresa Weldon posted earlier this week on the group’s Facebook…
Pet of the day 12/22/17
Name: Rocky Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 1 year Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: White/ Black Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $40.00 Rocky can…
Ribeye steaks with thyme-garlic butter
Start to finish: 30 minutes Serves 4, generously 2 rib-eye steaks, about 1 1/2 inches thick, and 1 to 1 1/4 pounds each Kosher salt…
Holiday travel tips
Millions of people travel to visit family and friends each holiday season. According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, during the Christmas and New Year’s…
Pet of the day 12/21/17
Biggie is an approximately 7 year old , male, JRT that initially came to the rescue as a stray. He is active and playful and…
Spanish-style crispy potatoes
Start to finish: 1 hour 45 minutes (35 active) Servings: 6 For the potatoes: 2 pounds medium Yukon gold potatoes, sliced crosswise 1/2-inch thick 1/2…
Pet of the day 12/20/17
Kyle is an adorable male kitten. He likes to play and attention, although a little shyer than his brothers. He is current on vaccines, negative…
Almond and flax crackers with a smoked almond spread
Servings: 12 Start to finish: Active time: 25 minutes. Cooking time as much as 15 hours. 1 cup almonds 1 cup smoked almonds 1/2 cup…
Point of view
Whether or not folks like snow depends on their point of view. A new fallen fluffy snow that outlines bare tree branches and coats what…
Pet of the day 12/19/17
Maisie appears to be a young, petite ( no more than 30lbs ), female, Boxer mix that came to the rescue center as a stray….
Carrot and chickpea salad
Servings: 8 Start to finish: 15 minutes Salad: 3 cups shredded carrots 1 1/4 cup cooked chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained if canned, about…
VFW Sets the Record Straight on Decision Ready Claims
On Dec. 14, VA sent veterans an email promising they would receive claim decisions in 30 days by working with organizations like the VFW through…
Be cautious of the cold
Residents are urged to pay a little more attention to their pets as cold weather settles in and area shelters have many adoptable animals available….
Baking shortcuts for time-pressed entertainers
‘Tis the season for baking cookies, cakes and other treats. However, during the holiday rush, it’s easy to get side-tracked or tired, and perhaps even…
Pet of the day 12/13/17
Name: Grayson Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 9 months Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: Grey Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $40.00 Grayson can be…
Green bean casserole
Serves 10 Start to finish: 45 minutes CRISPY SHALLOT TOPPING 5 shallots, very thinly sliced Canola or vegetable oil for frying Kosher salt to taste…
Go with the flow
Earlier last week, there was some open water on the neighbor’s pond. However, colder weather has currently encased the pond in ice. The moon was visible during…
Pet of the day 12/12/17
Name: Spry Breed: Chihuahua, Short Coat/ Terrier Age: 9 years Gender: Female Size: Small Color: White/ Brown Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $75.00 Spry…
Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
Start to finish: 1 hour and 45 minutes, plus 8 hours chilling time Servings: Makes about 3 dozen cookies 1 pound bittersweet chocolate 4 ounces…
Beware of Phone Scams
There has been a lot of talk about phone scams in the news. People are calling and saying they represent credit card and telephone companies, wanting…
Pet of the day 12/11/17
Cora was found when she was heard meowing in the woods. She seemed unafraid and very interested in her rescuers dogs. Estimated age is one…
Under pressure quickie chicken and rice
Servings 6 Start to finish: 35 minutes 1 pound of mushrooms, cleaned and sliced (optional) 1 1/2 cups brown jasmine rice (White rice cooks too…
Pet of the day 12/8/17
Trudy appears to be an adult , female, Coonhound that was brought into the rescue as a stray. Unfortunately no one has claimed Trudy so…
Vegetable spring rolls
Servings: 12 Start to finish: 45 minutes 1 cup plain yogurt Zest and juice from 1 lemon Sea salt, to taste 6 to 8 leaves…
Christmas caring
A couple of Christmas events are planned and, as always, there are some awesome animals looking for homes. Pictures with Santa Tri-County Animal Rescue center…
How to cut back on holiday waste
The holiday season is a joyful time of year. But the weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day also tend to be very wasteful. The…
Pet of the day 12/7/17
Quinn is a little girl kitten. She tested negative for fiv and leukemia, is current on vaccines and will be spayed. She is sweet and…