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Out & About: Talent abounds in annual ‘Mister Fred Rogers’ exhibitVideo
Anne Kraybill, the Richard M. Scaife Director/CEO of The Westmoreland Museum of American Art, says that judging the Latrobe Art Center’s Ninth Annual Mister Fred Rogers Fine Arts Exhibition was “one of the most challenging exercises I’ve experienced since moving here.” (Kraybill came to The Westmoreland with her impressive resume...
Flax scutching demo among Ligonier Country Market highlights
Along with produce, prepared foods and crafts to sample and buy on Sept. 7, Ligonier Country Market will offer several special features between 8 a.m. and noon. Music will be provided this week by folk-rock duo Woods Rising, with Derek Woods and Sara Woods. The two have been playing music...
WSO Cheap ‘N Chic sale has it all, from costume to couture
Shopping for items with designer names attached to them typically means a hefty price tag will be attached as well. Not so for the Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra’s fundraising Cheap ‘N Chic event, set for 6-8 p.m. Sept. 26 at the Greensburg Garden and Civic Center, 951 Old Salem Road. “It’s...
Pick the perfect perennials now
Nurseries and garden centers are bringing in fresh plant material right now, but there are also deals to be had on plants that have been sitting on the shelves for months. One of the reasons to buy from a good nursery is that those plants have been properly watered and...
House tour reflects ‘Roaring Twenties’ affluence and grandeur
Organizers of Westmoreland Historical Society’s annual historic house tour don’t plan the featured sites around a theme, but somehow, one usually seems to emerge. “When we start asking the homeowners, very frequently one falls into place,” says Lisa Hays, the society’s executive director. “I don’t know how it happens.” This...
Grandparents are ‘grand’ on special — and every — dayVideo
Grandparents are another set of eyes, ears and loving arms for their children’s children as they navigate the world. They are great at doling out advice, an extra buck or two, buying ice cream and storybook reading. Just don’t call it “spoiling.” So, of course, there is a day —...
Learn how to propagate bleeding hearts
Question: I have a bleeding heart that was given to me by my mother-in-law. My daughter would like to have a piece of the plant, but I’m not sure how to divide it since it has died back for the season. What is the best time to divide a bleeding...
TribLive Taste Test: Man Crates Beef Jerky Tool BoxVideo
For the man (or woman) who can’t get enough dried beef in their life, today the TribLive Taste Test team tried out Man Crates’ Jerky Tool Box. It comes in a cardboard replica tool box and is loaded up with half-ounce and 1-ounce samples of 14 types of beef jerky....
Final float set for Greenlick Run Lake pop- up paddlers
Jacobs Creek Watershed Association is planning its final pop-up paddling event for the year. Paddlers can try out new, top-of-the-line canoes, single and tandem kayaks or stand-up paddleboards. The 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sept. 14 event at Greenlick Run Lake is free to members. The yearly $10 membership dues...
Wok-roasting adds smoky, beachy flavor to easy mussel recipe
It turns out that vegetables aren’t the only thing you can dry-fry. This recipe for dry-fried (or wok-roasted) mussels comes from the Boston restaurant Myers+Chang, which published a cookbook earlier this year. In their eponymous book, “Myers+Chang at Home” (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, $32), you’ll find a lemongrass mussel dish that’s...
10 uses that will make your kitchen blender more versatile
1. Make sorbet High-powered blenders can crush through ice with no problem, so it stands to reason they do the same with frozen fruit. Try tossing in some frozen mangoes, strawberries (or really just about any fruit) in your blender with a drizzle of honey. Your blender will whip up...
Peanut rub adds flavor in minutes for tasty barbecued pork
This easy dry rub adds flavor in minutes to barbecued pork. A blend of spices and peanuts rubbed into the meat forms a crust that is a great alternative to a marinade. You don’t have to wait for the meat to absorb the flavors. The pork can be barbecued or...
Sauvignon Blanc grape adapts to diverse soils, climates
Winegrowers the world over love planting sauvignon blanc, a grape that adapts handily to diverse soils and climates. But for the best introduction to sauvignon blanc’s most intriguing aromas and full flavorful pleasures, try the dry white wines from the grape’s spiritual home in France’s upper Loire River Valley. Ironically,...
Designers, chefs pair up for charitable competition in North Huntingdon
Organizing a charitable fundraiser featuring representatives of designing organizations/chef duos was a no-brainer, says Krystal Vangura, director of customer relations for The Kitchen by Vangura. “We belong to all four,” Vangura says. So recruiting representatives of the American Society of Interior Designers, the National Kitchen and Bath Association, the American...
Scottdale Historical Society hosts ‘Downton Abbey’ teaVideo
While awaiting the Sept. 20 theatrical release of “Downton Abbey,” local residents can slip on their long, white gloves, don their fanciest clothes and indulge in high tea at the Historic Loucks Homestead in Scottdale. The Scottdale Historical Society will host its fifth Downton Abbey Tea fundraiser with two seatings,...
Home-style is always on the menu at Creekside DinerVideo
William Buchholz, 93, of Kiski Township likes to keep his kitchen clean. By dining out. The on-the-go senior visits Creekside Diner along Route 66 in Washington Township daily for his lunch and dinner. “I like to order whatever’s on the menu,” Buchholz says. “I like all of the food here,...
Out & About: SummerSounds wraps up 20th concert series seasonVideo
Another successful SummerSounds concert season is in the books. The 20th year of Greensburg’s weekly free summer music series wrapped with an Aug. 30 performance by SHEL, a Colorado-based indie-folk group comprised of four talented sisters. Sisters Eva, Hannah, Sarah and Liza Holbrook were “born in a five-year span and...
Terracotta makes a color comeback in new home furnishings
There was a time not that long ago when designers were tearing out anything terracotta-colored, whether it was tile, painted walls or upholstered furniture. A darling hue of the ’80s, the brownish orange — evocative of terracotta earthenware — was considered dowdy and done. But like so many examples of...
Travel tip: Bean soup festival celebrates humble-but-hearty dish
There’s a festival for just about everything, including the humble-but-hearty bowl of bean soup. The 128th McClure Bean Soup Festival and Fair is set for Sept. 8-14 in the Snyder County community of about 900. The festival has its roots in an 1883 gathering of local Civil War veterans, who...
Yuengling readies for Oktoberfest with new design
As part of its 190th anniversary celebration, Yuengling is debuting a new design and packaging for its Oktoberfest. Back with a brand new look, the beer still reflects the brand’s rich German heritage and brewing expertise, according to a release. The fan favorite sold out before Halloween last year. Copper...
Childless sister tries to assume coveted title of ‘Grandma’
Dear Carolyn: Being a grandmother is very important to me. The title of grandma is a badge I wear with a great deal of pride. My husband’s sister “Charlotte” never married and has no children. She encourages the youngsters to address her as Grandma Charlotte. I resent that she tries...
Deep in the Blue Ridge Mountains, ‘The Waltons’ legacy lives on
Deep in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, miles from any multi-lane highway (or any straight road, for that matter), through dense forests of Virginia pine and over trickling streams, I heard a familiar voice. “Illi-noa? Why that’s a ways away from he-uh, suh.” The woman at the front...
Stuffed mushrooms a welcome dish on summer party menu
On Labor Day weekend, some are making plans to attend parties and backyard barbecues while others are planning menu items sure to cater to every guest. If you’re looking for a dish to bring or to serve, you’re covered with Ann Sheroda’s Stuffed Mushrooms. The Scranton resident loves to entertain...
Corn fresh off the cob stars in these unbeatable summer recipes
Corn: It’s more than just a standard of measurement of elephants’ height. It’s also a most venerable vegetable. And it’s summer, which means it is time for corn. And that is reason to celebrate. I decided to make corn in five different ways. That’s five of my six favorite ways...
With proper care, artichokes can survive Pennsylvania winters
Most gardeners like to take chances on plants. We push the boundaries and try our hands at growing plants that might not be cut out for our climate just because we like to experiment. I make it a point to grow something new-to-me in the vegetable garden each year. Whether...
