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Cleveland: The Turnpike staycation
Being a stalwart Terrible Towel twirler and lover of all things Pittsburgh Steelers, it pains me to admit it, but there are some pretty cool places to visit in Cleveland Browns territory. Now this may not be a “staycation” in its purest form, but you can easily drive out and...
Say farewell to cabin fever with these 10 February activities
You could argue that February peaks today, with the sunrise celebration of Groundhog Day and the Super Bowl, America’s most-watched television event of the year. After that, it’s all downhill — more snow, more cold, more cloudy days that make it harder and harder to get out of bed in...
Living with Children: Children should not be the objects of psychological therapy
Question: I’m new to reading you, but it appears that you don’t have much in common with other psychologists. You don’t agree much with about their approach to children and parenting. Correct? Answer: Correct. I’ve been licensed to practice psychology since 1979. Since then, I’ve concluded that psychology is an...
Use these tips to upgrade your flight without paying full price
For me, flying in business or first class is not about the extra attentive service or the meals — which are, let’s face it, still airplane food — or even about the endless supply of free booze (well, maybe a little about the endless supply of free booze). It’s about...
Unassuming rutabaga is easy to grow, surprisingly delicious
Winter is a rest period for the garden (and the gardener), but it’s also a time when we get to enjoy the fruits of our labors. I’m not talking about biting into a freshly picked tomato or a sweet, ripe strawberry; instead, I’m talking about enjoying winter storage vegetables. These...
Secret ingredient kicks up this cauliflower soup
Cold winter nights are made just a bit better with warm comfort food. This delicious Cheesy Cauliflower Soup fits the bill. Cozy up on the couch with a big bowl tonight or whip some up this weekend and stay in with your favorite movies. This soup does not disappoint. What...
Huge, tropical jackfruit catches on as a meat substitute
If you’ve never heard of jackfruit, keep your eyes open: You’ll start noticing it everywhere. Jackfruit is a very large tropical fruit often used as a meat substitute. It packs some nutritional wallop, and the fact that you can cook, chunk or shred it like chicken or pork makes it...
Stuffed Puffs recipes offer sweet finish to Super BowlVideo
After a plate (or two) of typical Super Bowl munchies — hot wings, pizza, chili — one may not have room for a heavy dessert. The biggest game of the year deserves a sweet finish. And a gooey, chocolatey, peanut buttery cookie can serve as celebration or consolation, depending on...
Dunkin’ plans to be brewing in East Huntingdon by summer
Construction will begin within the next month on a new Dunkin’ site in East Huntingdon’s Countryside Plaza. Customers will be able to order their favorite brew, along with other beverages and pastries, by summer, says Audra Mitchell, a representative of the Savvy Group in Pittsburgh, Dunkin’s regional marketing agency. “It...
Atari plans to open video game-themed resorts in 8 U.S. cities
LAS VEGAS — Atari, the arcade game company that ushered in the gaming revolution in the 1980s, is opening eight video game-themed hotels across the United States, including ones in Las Vegas and Phoenix. The company said this week it will break ground on its first hotel later this year...
Humorous Yinzer cards ‘not your grandmother’s Valentine’
Okay, cupids. You know Valentine’s Day is coming. And your sweeties will be expecting card and candy declarations of your love. Those declarations do not, however, have to be sappy or sentimental, especially if your loved one has a good sense of humor. Hailing from Pittsburgh also helps. The Yinzer...
Redbud’s visual impact offsets its relatively brief life span
We would love to grow a redbud in our backyard, but we’ve heard that their life spans aren’t very long. Are they still worth growing? If so, can you give us any tips for success? One of my favorite harbingers of spring is the redbud tree. Though we’re a few...
Rose breeder’s legacy lives on in the blooms he developed
The last time I saw Michael Marriott, he was showing off beautiful David Austin Roses at the Chelsea Flower Show in England. The technical manager and senior rosarian for the company was surrounded by a stunning variety of flowers. Filled with enthusiasm, he deftly described the fragrances and disease resistance...
Roses thrive on organic gardening methods, expert grower says
Michael Marriott is an organic gardener and says roses can easily be grown that way. The technical manager and senior rosarian has been growing roses without chemicals for more than three decades. “People don’t want to spray roses anymore, and it’s something I’ve never ever done to roses in my...
‘Restored by the Fords’ returns to rehab Pittsburgh nests
Pittsburgh natives and sibling renovators Steve and Leanne Ford are back for season three of their HGTV show “Restored by the Fords.” In a Facebook post, the two announce they are in the process of casting, and again are looking for Pittsburgh-area homeowners looking for a redo. In an email,...
Tarentum rec board Valentine luncheon stars singer Nick Fiasco
Nick Fiasco’s singing career began in the car. It eventually drove him to the stage. The Monroeville resident, who grew up in Wilmerding, would listen to cassette tapes of iconic singers like Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Dean Martin, Bobby Darin and others while driving around for his job as a...
Gordmans stores plan grand openings at former Peebles sites
Gordmans will hold grand opening events at several former Peebles store locations in the region, including giveaways and donations to area school districts, according to a release. Ribbon cuttings are set for 9 a.m. Feb. 18 at local stores including Belle Vernon, East Huntingdon, Ellwood City, Allegheny Township, New Castle...
Saint Vincent planetarium shows will explore the nighttime sky
Visitors can take a tour of the nighttime sky during four spring shows in the Angelo J. Taiani Planetarium and Astronaut Exhibit in Saint Vincent College’s Sis and Herman Dupré Science Pavilion. The schedule kicks off Feb. 15, and continues with a Saturday show monthly through May. Shows begin at...
Pittsburgh’s Kidapalooza is for young and young at heart
The David L. Lawrence Convention Center will be transformed into a playground, sports zone, a mini zoo, a maker area, a bicycle track, a snack table and a bus stop during the annual Kidapalooza Feb. 1. The goal is to entertain not only the children but mom and dad, grandma...
Taste of the NFL, with a Steelers presence, works to fight hunger
The Pittsburgh Steelers may not be playing in Super Bowl LIV, but the city and the team will be well represented at an annual fundraiser on Super Bowl eve in South Florida to help support the fight against hunger. Scott Walton, executive chef at Acorn restaurant in Shadyside, and Andy...
Wings, nachos and cheeseballs, oh my! Super Bowl snacks sure to please
San Francisco 49ers or Kansas City Chiefs? In these parts, the bigger question for Super Bowl LIV will be, chicken wings or guacamole — or both? Super Bowl snacking is part of the fun of watching the Feb. 2 festivities, even if our Pittsburgh Steelers won’t be on the field...
Mattel’s newest Barbies have no hair, prosthetics and vitiligoVideo
This certainly isn’t your grandmother’s Barbie. In a nod to diversity, Mattel’s latest line of dolls — the Fashionistas line — features an eclectic mix of shapes, sizes and hair colors. The collection is meant to “celebrate diversity with unique fashion dolls that encourage real-world storytelling and open-ended dreams,” the...
What’s Brewing? Kveik yeast speeds up brewing process, adds variety to menus
An ancient Norwegian yeast is the new kid on the block for brewers. Kveik — which simply means “yeast” in western Norway — is derived from strains of brewing yeast that have been used in Norwegian farmhouse ales for generations. You may already have consumed a beer that was fermented...
Loss for words: Conversations missing from some Sweethearts candy
Sometimes it’s hard to get the message across about your feelings for someone. Just ask the distributors for Sweethearts conversation hearts. After missing Valentine’s Day altogether last year, the candy manufactured for Spangler Candy Co. in Bryan, Ohio, has had issues getting the wording right on this year’s candy hearts....
Alexa, read me a story: Audio content for kids on the rise
NEW YORK — Melanie Musson in Belgrade, Montana, does a lot of driving with her four girls. Juggling a broad age range, 1 to 9, she’s forever searching for ways to keep them all entertained without relying entirely on video. While she still adores paper and tablet books for her...
