Lifestyles category, Page 124
Tips for homemade wedding cakes? Plan and ‘don’t go wild’
Even in a pandemic, folks are getting married. And where there’s a wedding — even a small one in the backyard — there’s usually a cake. Home bakers looking to make their own wedding cakes don’t need a fancy, multi-tiered tower. But how can they create something that rises above...
Was new green onion-flavored Chex worth South Koreans’ 16-year wait?
South Koreans have waited 16 long years for a savory, crispy bite that would satisfy their taste buds and right an infamous wrong. This week, they finally could fill a bowl with the cereal they wanted all along: green onion-flavored Chex. Kellogg’s Korea’s limited-edition flavor released this week, complete with...
How to safely gather for July 4th during pandemic
This is anything but a normal Fourth of July holiday weekend. But there still are ways to safely gather with family and some — the operative word being some — friends while staying safe during the current spike in covid-19. “It is going to be a different holiday,” said Dr....
Here’s how to keep scared dogs safe during 4th of July celebrations
While planning your Fourth of July celebration, don’t forget about your pets. The noise and commotion that people enjoy — like loud music and fireworks — can be a major source of stress, especially for dogs. Though some of the larger municipal displays have been canceled this year, fireworks shows...
Out & About: SupperMarket serves good food, music and timesVideo
Don Eaglehouse of Latrobe came out to the July 1 SupperMarket at the Lincoln Highway Experience for “good food, good music and a beer.” He found all that and more, also partaking of lasagna, a burger and red velvet gob cake. His wife, Sue Eaglehouse, enjoyed chicken and saffron rice....
Wilkinsburg Community Development Corp. unveils art initiative, micro offices
The Wilkinsburg Community Development Corporation on Tuesday unveiled more than 6,000 square feet of office space in a historic building and announced an art initiative. The 130-year-old Lohr Building’s second and third floors will be available for rent. They, along with the first floor, have been revitalized to include their...
Living with Children: Being run by emotion
I have long maintained that the significant per-capita increase in child and adolescent mental health problems since the 1960s is due to the collective embrace of a parenting paradigm that has proven itself to be not only dysfunctional but also dangerous — ironically, to child and teen mental health. This...
Bethel Bakery, Spoonwood Brewing team again, this time for a lemony brew
When life hands you lemons, it doesn’t always have to turn into lemonade. Bethel Bakery in Bethel Park and nearby Spoonwood Brewing Co. decided on a new brew instead. They’ve teamed for a fourth time — this time to create the lemony, cake-infused Lemon Glaze Ale. The beer will be...
Etna welcomes Wild Child chef Jamilka Borges and her restaurant
Chef Jamilka Borges will put her bravery and culinary prowess on display in Etna as she opens her first restaurant, mid-pandemic, appropriately named Wild Child. Etna’s business district will welcome the new concept, inspired by Borges’ passion for international, coastal foods, in the space formerly occupied by Seasons restaurant on...
Out & About: Fort Ligonier hosts summer’s 1st Sunset TourVideo
The summer’s first Sunset Tour at Fort Ligonier included explorations of both the site’s museum and galleries and the grounds, with an interlude for refreshments on the patio of the education center. Visitors at the June 26 event were impressed by various aspects of history shared by fort staffers Matt...
Want to drastically improve your cooking? Get the right types of salt and use them well
Salt is often the difference between a good dish and great dish. To season with it right and well, it’s helpful to understand the different types of salts and the best ways to use them. Where does salt come from? All salt comes from the sea in some form, whether...
Elevate Caesar salad with grilled shrimp, walnuts
Caesar salad is one of America’s most popular comfort foods. Adding grilled shrimp and walnuts turns it into a complete dinner. The crisp lettuce and smooth, tangy dressing provide an enjoyable, mouth-watering combination. The walnuts are grilled for a couple of minutes. This intensifies their flavor. Helpful hints: — Pecans...
Annual float day is Saturday on Jacobs Creek in Scottdale
Jacobs Creek Watershed Association will host its annual Lazy River Family Friendly Float Day on Saturday at Garfield Park in Scottdale. Registration begins at 11:30 a.m. Float hours are 12:30-4 p.m. Participants are invited to bring their own rafts, canoes, kayaks, tubes or anything else that floats, or rent a...
Kanye West to bring Yeezy brand, but not sneakers, to Gap
Kanye West is bringing his Yeezy brand to Gap. The rap superstar will design adult and kids’ clothing that will be sold at Gap next year. Yeezy is best known for pricey sneakers that sell out online quickly. But Yeezy footwear, made with sneaker company Adidas, won’t be sold at...
Butterflies available for Greensburg Garden Center release
Greensburg Garden Center will hold its popular butterfly release on Aug. 8. This year’s event will include two separate release sessions, to accommodate social distancing concerns. Release times will be 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. in the Lefevre Butterfly Garden behind the center’s headquarters at 951 Old Salem Road. A...
Kennywood cancels Phantom Fright Nights, Happy Hauntings this year
Scares are the hallmark of Kennywood’s Halloween-season Phantom Fright Nights. But this year, the October fear is replaced by June disappointment. Kennywood announced Tuesday it’s canceling that October attraction — about a dozen nights a year when parts of the park are remade as haunted attractions — as well as...
Making the most of your outdoor space, no matter how small
Coronavirus quarantine had many people rethinking the interiors of their homes this spring. DIY projects were tackled, and rooms reorganized. Now that summer’s here, why not give the same mini-makeover to backyards and outdoor spaces? You’ll feel less cooped up if you bring some indoor style outside, even if it’s...
Starbucks adds plant-based meat to U.S. menu
Starbucks is adding plant-based meat to its U.S. menu for the first time. The Seattle coffee chain said Tuesday that a breakfast sandwich made with imitation sausage from Redwood City, California-based Impossible Foods is now available at a majority of its U.S. restaurants. The sandwich comes with egg and cheese...
Living with Children: Why is boy not paying attention at school?
Question: Our son, age 8, has been diagnosed with attention deficit disorder. His IQ is well above average but his actual performance in the classroom is problematic. He has difficulty paying attention and finishing his work. We got him a tutor — an older retired teacher — this year. He...
Pandemic, water conditions prompt organizers to cancel 2020 Loyalhanna Sojourn
Organizers canceled this year’s Loyalhanna Sojourn, an annual paddling trip down the creek from Latrobe to New Alexandria. It was scheduled for Saturday. The event had been postponed because of the covid-19 pandemic. The cancellation was prompted in part by challenges related to the pandemic — including plans for shuttling...
Sarris Candies, Schneider’s Dairy team for chocolate milkshake
Sarris Candies and Schneider’s Dairy are teaming up for what they’re calling the ultimate summer treat. Schneider’s will begin selling pint bottles of Sarris chocolate milkshake — made with real Sarris chocolate. The limited edition will go on sale July 2. Based in Canonsburg, Sarris Candies was founded in 1960...
Comedian Billy Gardell, WDVE’s Bill Crawford take crack at ‘dad jokes’Video
A wise man once said, “There’s a fine line between a numerator and a denominator.” That man was probably a dad, because that’s a classic example of the humor we love to hate — the dreaded dad joke. When does a joke become a dad joke? When it becomes apparent....
Celebrate Father’s Day with this tasty steak recipe
Almond-flavored romesco sauce tops grilled steak for this easy dinner that’s perfect for Father’s Day or anytime. Make extra of the sauce. It keeps a week in the refrigerator and is great on any cooked meat or vegetables. Zucchini spirals and butternut squash spirals, which can be found in the...
Beyond the McMuffin: Make these 5 breakfast sandwiches at home
When anthropologists of the future look back at the last half of the 20th century, they may give credit to McDonald’s for one thing above all else: inventing the breakfast sandwich. Searching for a way to get customers through the doors in the morning hours, someone at the fast-food giant...
TribLive Taste Test: Harvest Snaps Snack CrispsVideo
On today’s TribLive Taste Test, we switched up the format a little. Since we received a box with every single flavor of Harvest Snaps’ snack crisps – made from peas, red lentils and black beans – we decided to hold a little competition. We blindfolded ourselves and tried to guess...
