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Whip up these pantry perfect pasta dishes
Constantly seeking out recipe-specific ingredients that may only be used once or twice can be a burden. Instead, keep your home stocked with necessities to simplify dinner prep with dishes made using common household staples. One perfect example: pastas. These recipes for Minestrone Pasta Saute with Ricotta, Creamy One-Pot Spaghetti...
Latrobe student spearheads TikTok video cancer fundraiser
Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority chapter at Washington & Jefferson College hosts an annual softball tournament to benefit the Glock Foundation, which raises funds for breast cancer research, clinical trials, patient care and education. It’s a cause that’s close to the hearts of sorority members, since the foundation was created by...
Turner’s adds ‘Star Wars’-themed milk for May the 4th Be With You DayVideo
Turner Dairy Farms is adding a little intergalactic flavor to its specialty milk line, changing the labels on its Birthday Cake Milk in recognition of the annual unofficial Star Wars holiday, May the Fourth Be With You Day. Turner’s will sell Blue Banthamilk on a limited basis. And yes, the...
Tailor your virtual socializing to fit your family and friendsVideo
The covid-19 pandemic has forced people everywhere to learn ways to be social while maintaining social distance. From Slack chats to Zoom meetings to Facebook Live cooking clubs, there’s a way for just about everyone to find respite from the day-to-day boredom and isolation of quarantine. Game nights, happy hours,...
Need a tuna melt tutorial? Senator’s viral video isn’t one.Video
While most of the country – and world – is under stay-at-home orders during the coronavirus outbreak, a slew of videos and tutorials on getting creative with lunch have been posted to social media. This is not one of those. Plain white bread, lots of mayo, tuna straight from the...
Mask fogging your glasses? 10 tips for keeping lenses clear
People who wear glasses put up with numerous indignities. They can be uncomfortable, they’re easy to lose or break, they get in the way when you’re trying to kiss your boo. And they fog up at the most inconvenient times — especially now when we have to wear face masks...
Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto, others acknowledge ‘wisdom’ of Steak-umm Twitter account
Has Steak-umm become the voice of reason during the coronavirus pandemic? The Twitter feed for the frozen steak company, based in Reading, Pa., is known for being funny and snarky but also authentic. It has caught the attention of government officials, business leaders and academics. Even The Washington Post dug...
Amid coronavirus pandemic, homebrewing surges in popularity
SALEM, Ore. — On March 14, the day after the covid-19 outbreak was declared a national emergency in the United States, I decided to take up an activity that I had abandoned decades ago. I brewed some beer. I became part of a trend. While states imposed stay-at-home orders, brewpubs...
Wendy’s to offer free chicken nuggets
Wendy’s. Free chicken nuggets. What else do you need to know? The fast food chain announced Tuesday it would be giving out a free order of four crispy or spicy nuggets Friday. The offer starts after 10:30 a.m. and is limited to a free four-piece per vehicle. The offer got...
Greensburg-based Feeding the Spirit offers free Saturday meal distribution
For nine years, Feeding the Spirit has offered a free Thursday dinner to those in need at Otterbein United Methodist Church in Greensburg. With the church closed during the coronavirus-related shutdown, the organization needed to come up with a “Plan B,” said Deborah Thackrah, founder of the local nonprofit that...
Improving your home’s function as refuge
When your entire life is happening inside your home, it matters how that space feels and functions. Interior designers often focused on this even before self-quarantine, asking clients how they spend their time at home and how various rooms might make them happier. These questions get at the real purpose...
Living with Children: What to do about aggressive 3-year-old at home and school
Question: My 3-year-old son tends to react physically when he’s mad at a preschool classmate instead of talking it out and letting the teachers intervene. We have encouraged him to use words when he’s angry, but he doesn’t seem to get it. Today he bit a classmate (the second time...
‘Handmaid’s Tale,’ Harry Potter on challenged books list
Stories with gay and transgender themes, a spoof inspired by the family rabbit of Vice President Mike Pence, and classics by J.K. Rowling and Margaret Atwood were among the books that received the most objections last year at schools and libraries. On Monday, the American Library Association released its annual...
Stuffed eggplant riffs on Turkish bulgur dish
Published in 2016, “The Complete Mediterranean Cookbook” continues to be the top-selling book for America’s Test Kitchen. That’s probably not surprising, given the popularity and health benefits of the Mediterranean diet, along with the rigorous testing that goes into all recipes. When developing recipes, the Boston-based test kitchen gathers as...
‘American Tacos’ probes a dish’s evolution across borders
You can eat one with carne asada and corn tortillas in East Los Angeles, or one with flour and pit-grilled pork known as al pastor in Dallas. Travelers can pick a few up outside of Berlin’s Schonefeld Airport before boarding a flight, or grab one with albondigas and collard greens...
No bread flour? No problem
Are you struggling to find bread flour and fresh yeast at the moment? If so, you’re not alone. With millions of people across the globe stuck at home due to lockdown measures imposed during the coronavirus pandemic, many people are choosing to make their own bread, rather than venturing to...
Brewery taps new ale honoring coronavirus expert Fauci
A Georgia brewery is tapping into the nation’s thirst for coronavirus responses to name its new beers. Atlanta-based Wild Heaven Beer has just released a new brew called “Fauci Spring” in honor of the nation’s top expert on infectious diseases, Dr. Anthony Fauci. It’s described as a pale ale brewed...
Need for seed: Gardeners flock to stores, overwhelm websites
NITRO, W.Va. — The sweet peppers were picked over, the tomatoes were taken and the flowers were fixing to be next. The empty spots on the store’s display were starting to outnumber the full ones. Gardeners are feeling the need for seed, grabbing packets off shelves at an accelerated rate....
Quarantine 15: Stop the weight gain with a few painless stepsVideo
What’s the difference between the “Freshman 15” and the “Quarantine 15”? For college freshmen who played sports in high school, the dreaded weight gain might start when they no longer have that regularly scheduled exercise. Then there are the late-night pizza deliveries and fast food runs. And, let’s face it...
HGTV Smart Home 2020 located in Wexford
HGTV’s 2020 Smart Home is right in our backyard – it was constructed in Wexford by Pittsburgh-based Infinity Custom Homes. In a news release, HGTV highlighted Pittsburgh being voted as one of America’s Most Livable Cities, its food and arts scenes and outdoor amenities, as well as its reputation for...
At-home workouts: Flatten your tummy as you flatten the curveVideo
“Covid-15” memes abound, referring to the weight we’re afraid we’ll gain without access to gyms, fitness centers and exercise classes. Laps between the couch and the fridge aren’t going to keep you fit while you’re sheltering at home, but there are plenty of ways to flatten your tummy while you’re...
‘It cannot get worse’: Airlines see fewest travelers since 9/11 attacks
The number of people boarding flights in the United States reached a new low Tuesday, with likely the fewest travelers in a single day since flights were grounded in the immediate aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The Transportation Security Administration said 87,534 people boarded flights Tuesday, down 96% from...
Collectible seashells pile up on Outer Banks during coronavirus tourist banVideo
Seashells don’t normally stand a chance on Outer Banks beaches this time of year. The interesting ones get snatched up by families on spring break and end up as keepsakes or in crafts back home. This year, the coronavirus pandemic prompted counties along North Carolina’s coast to close their beaches...
Carnegie Science Center plans daily online Earth Week activities
Carnegie Science Center will celebrate our home planet with virtual Earth Week programs and activities on social media April 20-26, while the facility on Pittsburgh’s North Shore is closed due to covid-19 restrictions. The center’s Three Things, a curated list of something to read, something to watch and something to...
American Cancer Society’s Bark for Life of South Hills plans online ‘Woofstock’
The American Cancer Society is going online this year for its annual Bark for Life of South Hills fundraiser. Normally held in Pittsburgh’s South Park, the event will be held virtually on April 25 due to covid-19 restrictions. Dog owners who register are encouraged to take photos of themselves walking...
