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Quirky, nostalgic, practical: Tea towels make a splash
When Corinne Morse found one of her late grandmother’s handwritten recipes inside an old cookbook, she wanted to share it with her mother. So she transferred an image of the recipe card onto tea towels for her mother and other relatives. “I just loved them. It was something I used...
12 easy, healthy snacks for your road trip
It’s officially summer travel season. While you can’t avoid the inevitable dirty gas station bathrooms and frustrating traffic jams of a summer road trip, you can pack some snacks to make sure that you don’t get “hangry” and reach for unhealthy fast food. I know, I know. “Road trip food...
What’s Brewing? Father’s Day beer, gift ideas and things to do
Baseball and beer go hand in hand, but if you can’t get your dad out to a game this Father’s Day, consider the other part of that equation. Take your dad out for a beer! You still have a little over a week to plan something fun with Dad —...
2 Kennywood roller coasters make ‘tallest, scariest’ list
Just in time for summer, two Kennywood roller coasters — one wooden, one steel — make the Pennsylvania Tourism Office’s list of the 10 “tallest and scariest” roller coasters in Pennsylvania. Coming in at No. 3 is Phantom’s Revenge, a steel coaster that reaches speeds of 85 mph and a...
Wigle Whiskey opens bar, restaurant at Pittsburgh International Airport
Airlines no longer are the only ones offering flights at Pittsburgh International Airport. Travelers now can get a Wigle Whiskey flight before taking off. The Strip District-based distillery’s Tasting Room, Bar and Restaurant debuts Wednesday in Concourse A. Open daily from 4:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., the space has seating...
How to make a traditional tandoori chicken — at home
Traditional tandoori chicken is marinated in yogurt and spices and roasted in a superhot tandoor oven to produce tender, flavorful meat and a beautiful char. To make it at home, we built a fragrant paste, blooming ginger and garlic in oil before adding garam masala, cumin and chili powder. We...
Former Steeler Wes Lyons partners with Fudge Farm founders
Former Pittsburgh Steeler Wes Lyons and Amber Greene, partners in Homestead’s Cakery Square, are expanding their “sweet” business operations. The two are partnering with founders Walt and Molly Rainey in operating Fudge Farm locations, says Greene, with a June 15 celebration at the Southside location, 1503 E Carson St. Additionally,...
Pennsylvania’s Ice Cream Trail adds regional stops
Regional residents and visitors curious about the Pennsylvania Ice Cream Trail don’t have to venture far to enjoy a “trail” scoop or two. The trail has expanded to include a Western PA Trail, adding nine businesses to the total of 32 hand-selected, PA Preferred creameries in Eastern, South Central and...
Superior Motors hosts ‘Uncooked and Uncorked’
Diners who like their fish as fresh as possible will want to check out the June 23 menu for Superior Motors’ new dinner series “Uncooked & Uncorked.” The Braddock restaurant will offer crudo, sashimi and other raw preparations paired with sparkling wines and ciders. “Eating raw fish spans many cultures,...
Caffe Barista patrons can enjoy lunch al fresco
Area workers and others taking a lunch break in downtown Greensburg do not have to head indoors if they are dining at Caffe Barista. The Westmoreland Cultural Trust’s partnership with the restaurant, at 7 W. Otterman St., has led to Caffe Barista offering patrons the option of purchasing their lunch...
Nautical decor with modern panache
Designers are playing with the idea of nautical decor in new ways, with furnishings and style notes that say “classic contemporary” instead of “kitschy cute.” There might be life preservers on the wall, but they’re probably vintage and paired with modern chairs. There might be art, but instead of the...
Out & About: The Westmoreland hosts acclaimed Native American chef
Chef Sean Sherman says that, although there are 573 Native American tribes in the United States, he is aware of only about 10 restaurants across the country that serve Native American cuisine. Through The Sioux Chef, his Minneapolis-based catering business, he and his team work to revitalize and spread the...
Out & About: ‘Thank Goodness It’s Summer’ — even if it’s rainingVideo
The best-laid plans of mice and men — and outdoor concert organizers — need to be flexible, especially given recent Western Pennsylvania weather forecasts. Westmoreland Cultural Trust’s TGIS free weekly concert series typically takes place in the courtyard of Greensburg’s Palace Theatre, but it went inside and onstage for this...
Out & About: Pair of pups steal hearts at Humane Society breakfast
The Humane Society of Westmoreland County’s Breakfast for the Animals turned into breakfast with the animals, as two adorable shelter puppies showed up to steal the show. The chance to cuddle the fur babies was almost as big a draw as the gourmet breakfast buffet, served June 1 at Christ...
Out & About: Summer Sunday concerts return to Ligonier Diamond
Opening its 70th season, the Sunday Band Concert Series returned to Ligonier on May 26. Members of the Ligonier Valley High School concert and jazz bands and percussion ensemble set up in front of Ligonier Town Hall, as concert-goers parked their chairs in the street (closed to traffic for the...
Do-it-yourself fun to keep kids amused this summer – Jun. 2, 2019
If they aren’t out of school already, kids will be starting their summer vacations soon. It won’t be long before parents start hearing that age-old refrain — “There’s nothing to do!” What’s the over/under on that? Probably about one week. The best way to avoid the whining is to be...
Grilled avocados gave this chicken salad a smoky depth
We set out to create a fresh, bright chicken salad inspired by the flavors of Mexico. A simple tequila-lime mixture boosted the chicken’s flavor both in a quick marinade before cooking and, when cooked down with some orange juice, as a reduced sauce drizzled over the chicken after cooking. Grilled...
Living with Children: Science doesn’t have all the answers
Question: I appreciate your traditional, call it old-fashioned approach to child rearing, but I’m a tad confused and hope you can help straighten out my thinking. I’ve been reading your column for maybe 20 years and have used many of your suggestions with success. Your recommendation that consequences be huge...
Beware of making big decisions because of temporary moods
Hello, Carolyn: How do you know a big decision is based on what you truly want vs. what you feel you want at the moment? There are low-stakes versions of this, such as dramatically cutting your hair after a breakup, but I think I’ve made a lot of my bigger...
Save the bees (and time and money) by creating a bee lawn
Flowering “bee lawns” that attract pollinators are a compromise between fastidious turf management and the more casual yard approach. They add biodiversity to the landscape and need less maintenance. That makes them cost-effective, too. Bee lawns are turf grasses blended with low-growing perennials that bloom again after mowing. They’re cared...
Travel tip: Presque Isle State Park plans June lagoon tours
When you’ve had enough of sand and sun, there’s still plenty to do at Presque Isle State Park in Erie. Here are some June programs led by the park naturalists: • Stand-up paddle-boarding tour of the lagoons ($35 fee), 5 p.m. June 4 • Pontoon boat ride through the lagoons,...
To brighten scallops, why not try a sugar snap pea slaw?
For a new take on vegetable slaw, we thinly sliced sweet snap peas, juicy English cucumbers, and peppery radishes for a fresh, crunchy accompaniment to skillet-seared sea scallops. We brightened up the mayonnaise-based slaw dressing with plenty of fresh chives and lemon zest and juice. A quick sear on the...
4 bio-pesticides useful in the vegetable garden
For many gardeners, the arrival of summer also means the arrival of insect pests. While most pests don’t cause significant harm to ornamental plants, certain leaf-munching insects can be quite destructive to vegetable gardens. It’s particularly important to pay attention to the products you use to control pests on food...
Steel Chef Challenge features local cooks
See what’s cooking at the Wyndham Grand Hotel and Ballroom in Pittsburgh on Sunday. That’s the site of the sixth annual Steel Chef Challenge Culinary Gala. The gala begins at 5:30 p.m. This event spotlights 20 of Pittsburgh’s premier chefs preparing their creations. The format is similar to the Food...
TribLive Taste Test: Paqui Haunted Ghost Pepper ChipsVideo
On today’s TribLive Taste Test, we dive back into the world of spicy foods with Paqui’s Haunted Ghost Pepper Chips. They’re definitely a step down from Paqui’s One Chip Challenge — you know, the Carolina Reaper tortilla chip that comes in packs of ONE, contained inside a CARDBOARD COFFIN —...
