Lifestyles category, Page 196
Bolivar firefighters plan egg hunt, Family Night
All children up to age 13 are invited to fill their Easter baskets Sunday at the Bolivar Fire Company’s annual egg hunt. The hunt begins at 2 p.m. at the fire station, 516 Market St., Bolivar, but those attending should plan to show up early to register. All ages will...
Waffle breakfast benefits Norwin Rotary youth club
The Norwin Middle School Interact Club will hold its first waffle breakfast Saturday in downtown Irwin. The meal will be served 9 a.m. to noon at the Masonic Hall, in the 400 block of Main Street. The breakfast includes waffle with choice of toppings, sausage, coffee and juice. The cost...
Making the switch to electric mowers
Andy Amrhein has literally spent a lifetime selling and maintaining gas-powered lawn equipment. The owner of Evey True Value Hardware in Bethel Park has now become a champion of electric and battery-powered mowers, blowers, trimmers and more. “The world is changing. More and more people every year are going to...
Digging in to online houseplant buying
The increasing hours of spring sunlight and rising temperatures across the country bring thoughts of greenery and new life, and adding a houseplant or two to your home is a great way to brighten your space without spending a lot of money. The best way to buy houseplants is to...
How to use corn gluten meal for weed control
Question: I heard you talking on your radio program about using corn gluten meal to keep the weeds from coming up in my beds. Can you give me a little more information on how and when to use this product? Answer: Though they will not rid your lawn or garden...
Tired of looking for your hammer? Get organized
Because hand tools usually aren’t used daily, they’re often lower on the list of home organizing priorities. But the thing about tools is that when you need one, you need it now. In most households, tools are not stored in just one place — some may be kept in the...
Who’s winning, losing from coffee’s drop to a 13-year low
Coffee has been among the worst-performing commodities in the past few years as the world became awash with beans, and there are few signs of a meaningful rebound any time soon. With arabica languishing near a 13-year low and robusta futures also performing poorly, there are concerns that the industry’s...
Pittsburgh’s Becca Droz back in ‘The Amazing Race’
Pittsburgh native Becca Droz is back again as a contestant on the CBS Emmy-award winning show, “The Amazing Race” to compete for $1 million on a 25,000-plus mile journey around the world. The show’s All-Star Season will premiere on CBS April 17 at 9 p.m. April 17 : World Premiere...
OpenTable reveals top ‘Diners’ Choice’ restaurants in Pittsburgh region
Restaurant booking service OpenTable is out with their top performers for the past month. The company says it analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews and sorts them by category. “Diners’ Choice” serves as the best overall division and the top ten have a rating of “exceptional.” OpenTable’s winners this...
Three Rivers Quilters set annual show at The Meadows
Today’s quilters may no longer gather in each others’ homes for lengthy “bee” sessions. And the quilts they produce, using traditional, modern and mixed techniques, often go beyond providing warmth to become stunning works of fabric art, suitable for framing or wall-mounting. Three Rivers Quilters will hold its 36th annual...
Pittsburgh’s own Lu-Seal the Chihuahua stops by ‘Today’
A formerly chubby pooch from Pittsburgh’s Greenfield neighborhood was featured this morning on NBC’s “Today” show in celebration of National Pet Day. Lu-Seal the Chihuahua and her “mom” Julia Morley made the announcement yesterday on Instagram. View this post on Instagram Guys!! We have such exciting news I can hardly...
‘CHOPeration’ pairs doctors, chefs to create liver-healthy cuisine
Paul Morrison, culinary consultant for Sysco Foods Pittsburgh, was all set to cook a beautiful dish at last year’s “CHOPeration” fundraiser, where doctors are paired up with local chefs in a competition style after Food Network’s popular “Chopped” series. But when Dr. Amit Tevar of the Starzl Transplantation Institute arrived...
‘Bar of Thrones’ pops up in Downtown Pittsburgh
Bob Wolfinger never watched “Game of Thrones.” But that hasn’t stopped him from making the popular HBO series the theme of his latest pop-up bar at the space he owns on Forbes Avenue. After creating several holiday pop-ups at the former Pizzuvio space, including Jingle Bar, Lover Bar and Clover...
Hear about the real ‘Story’ at Macy’s in Ross Park Mall
Macy’s launched a new store-within-a-store retail concept on Wednesday where shoppers can experience rotating themes and merchandise. The concept is called “Story,” startup purchased by Macy’s a year ago. Macy’s first Story, called Color, opened Wednesday and is anchored by three big brands: MAC Cosmetics, crayon maker Crayola and jeans...
Bella Terra Vineyards throws opening party for new event space
Bella Terra Vineyards will celebrate its new facility, featuring a new tasting room, winery and event space, with a grand opening party. The weekend-long event will take place May 3-5 at the 121 Sunny Lane, Hunker, winery, according to its Facebook page. The party will kick off at 6 p.m....
‘Tastes of the Town’ event coming to Laurel Mountain Ski Resort
Ligonier Valley Historical Society’s 28th annual Tastes of the Town food showcase is set for 6:30-8:30 p.m. April 25 at Laurel Mountain Ski Resort in Ligonier Township. Featured eateries serving appetizers, entrées, desserts and pastries include Carol and Dave’s Roadhouse, Connections Cafe, Eastwood Inn, Foggy Mountain Lodge and Restaurant, Green...
Cucumber, fennel, apples and romaine sing in this salad
All too often, chopped salads wind up tasting mediocre and doused in dressing. We were set on creating a simple version that was fresh and flavorful. We settled on a mix of flavors and textures, selecting cucumber, fennel, apples and romaine. Red onion added a bit of sharpness, and a...
Fried chicken joint ‘The Eagle’ to land in Downtown Pittsburgh
A highly touted fried chicken restaurant will be the first commercial tenant for the Eighth and Penn development in Downtown Pittsburgh. Thunderdome restaurant group is bringing The Eagle, a casual, family-style eatery specializing in southern fried chicken, to the first floor of the building with a target date for opening...
Try 5 of the season’s produce stars
The arrival of the earliest spring produce is absolutely thrilling — at least for me. But then I lead a pretty tame life. Even if seeing those first spears of asparagus and cherubic radishes doesn’t send you into the same paroxysms of joy, there’s still a reason to celebrate. After...
A vegan guide to condiments, sauces
What’s actually in wasabi anyway? Doesn’t soy sauce contain fish or something? When it comes to common condiments, sometimes their specific ingredients are a mystery. Condiments can pose a problem for vegans or for those looking to eat fewer animals products, so many people will just stick to the one...
University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg hosts events for Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Sexual assault survivor and inspirational speaker Brian Cardoza will speak at the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg as part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The university will host several events designed to educate people about the issue, show a pathway to recovery for victims and offer information on how to...
Wigle Barrelhouse and Whiskey Garden holds season opening fundraiser
Wigle Whiskey Barrelhouse and Whiskey Garden will hold a season opening party and fundraiser, introducing a new release and holding a pooch parade. A portion of the evening’s bar and bottle sales will benefit Humane Animal Rescue. The annual opening party and release of Madeira bourbon will be held from...
What’s Brewing? Tips for how to taste beer
Interested in learning more about what beer tastes like? If so, you can start today with a flight or a couple of 5-ounce taster glasses next time you’re at a brewery. I’ve always enjoyed trying to detect the various flavors in a craft beer I’m drinking. Sometimes it’s obvious while...
Westmoreland Cleanways plans seasonal cleanups, collections
Ready to tackle that spring decluttering and cleanup? Westmoreland Cleanways and Recycling is issuing reminders and planning several events to help with recycling and beautification efforts. Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful will coordinate the Great American Cleanup of PA through May 31, an effort to clear roadways of trash and litter. Recruit...
Helltown Brewing cans hit store shelves
Four varieties of beer from Westmoreland County-based Helltown Brewing are now available on store shelves in 12-ounce cans, the craft brewery announced. Six- and 12-packs of four beers became available Monday in Western and Eastern Pennsylvania: • Buffy Hazy IPA • Hop Frenzy IPA • Idle Hands Double IPA •...
