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Remedies for fungus gnats on philodendrons
Question: I was given a Philodedron scandens oxycardium. The original plant was around 20 years old, was divided, and I was given 1/3 of it. The plant is in a container and weighs about 150 lbs. It is outside on a screen in porch that gets the morning sun. It...
Somalis transform vacant Pittsburgh lot into their own farm
Abdulkadir Chirambo smiles easily, especially when he’s talking about the vacant city lots the United Somali Bantu of Greater Pittsburgh have converted to a huge farm-like garden. As president and spokesman of the organization, he gets serious when asked what brought him from Kenya to Pittsburgh. “Peace, education and changing...
Fashion forward: Style Week Pittsburgh hosts 3 days of chic events
Pittsburgh will show off its fashionable side with Style Week Pittsburgh, running Friday through Sunday. The annual event kicks off with the style awards from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Hotel Indigo in the Technology Center, South Oakland. The night will recognize the region’s leaders in fashion, business and...
High-end bling: Tiffany launching men’s jewelry collection
NEW YORK — Tiffany & Co. is launching its first comprehensive jewelry collection for men in October as the upscale chain taps into a trend popularized by the likes of Jay-Z and John Mayer. The move, announced Thursday, is part of the Tiffany’s strategy to attract millennials and pump up...
TribLive Taste Test: Aji White Fantasy & Carolina Reaper peppersVideo
On today’s TribLive Taste Test, we decided to unnecessarily torture ourselves by trying a couple of hot peppers from staff writer Patrick Varine’s home garden. Well, technically we tried one very tasty pepper — the Aji White Fantasy pepper — and then subjected ourselves to a small sliver of hell...
Pittsburgh man parlays fashion sense into online businessVideo
Being on top of his fashion game wasn’t always a priority for Jon Shanahan. When he was growing up, baggy clothes and worn-out footwear were just fine. Now, Shanahan runs a fashion tips company, The Kavalier, where he shares knowledge of “what it means to be a modern gentleman.” The...
Does Cinnamon Coke take the autumn spice thing too far?
Brits are already familiar with this autumn-spiced cola. Now Americans can try this adulteration of their beloved Coke. Coca-Cola Cinnamon is hitting U.S. shelves Sept. 13, reports ABC News, while CNET is saying the 30th. The Zero Sugar version made a splash in Britain last year and was apparently successful...
Like it or not, Pumpkin Spice SPAM is coming
Sometimes, “fake news” is only wishful thinking. If you’ve ever spend some time on SPAM’s website (and, really, who hasn’t?) then you know the company has a wonderful sense of humor about itself. A few years ago, the company — which makes the beloved pork-in-a-can product — posted on its...
Fairy tale castle is back on the market for $1.5M
This fairy tale castle doesn’t come with a prince but it does include a singer from “The Voice.” Andrew Sevener, a finalist from “The Voice,” will be performing a free concert on the grounds of an iconic castle home in Kuna, Idaho. View this post on Instagram I’m getting married...
Tajz-Mahal Makerspace opens in Connellsville library
A Scottdale woman will continue her late son’s mission with this week’s opening of the Tajz-Mahal Makerspace in Connellsville’s Carnegie Free Library. Earlier this summer, Antonette Dues began fund raising for the nonprofit organization she has established in her son Tajz Dues’ memory: Tajz’s Hope Foundation. Dues, 28, died on...
Bruschetta Pasta Salad is summer in a bowl
If you had to describe summer in one bite, it would probably be something cool and refreshing. It would definitely be loaded with the flavors of juicy, local tomatoes and fresh, fragrant basil. It would be easy to make and light to eat. It would be this pasta salad. You...
Out & About: Pooches party at inaugural Dog Days of Summer event
On the run-up to the 50th anniversary of the Woodstock music festival, there was something approximating a Dogstock on Aug. 11 at the Twin Lakes Park Expansion Area in Hempfield. It was the inaugural Westmoreland County Dog Days of Summer, a one-stop shopping event for information on area pet adoption...
What’s Brewing? Pairings for that lager, IPA and every other kind of beer
There are still a lot of parties and social gatherings happening as we finish the summer of 2019. And where there are parties and gatherings, inevitably there is craft beer and food. You don’t have to be an expert on either subject to pair the two. With just a little...
Get a taste of the inaugural Greensburg Restaurant Week
Local chefs are inviting diners to “be our guest” during the inaugural Greensburg Restaurant Week on Aug. 19-25. Seventeen restaurants and cafés in downtown Greensburg and along Route 30 in Hempfield are following the lead of other U.S. cities — including Pittsburgh — that roll out incentives during August, one...
Dole recalls baby spinach for salmonella concerns
Dole is recalling batches of baby spinach amid salmonella concerns. The company issued a voluntary recall for 6-ounce bags (Lot code W20308A) and 10-ounce clamshells (Lot code W203010), both with use-by dates of Aug. 5. No illnesses have been reported, but a sample of baby spinach tested positive for salmonella...
Olive Garden offering a lifetime pasta pass
Olive Garden’s pasta pass promotion is coming back and will offer a supersize option. On Thursday at 2 p.m. ET the restaurant chain is releasing its Never Ending Pasta Pass for $100 (plus tax), as it has for several years. There will be only 24,000 passes available for 30 minutes...
Out & About: Theater-goers enjoy signature Saint Vincent cabaret
The reviews were in at the Aug. 9 after-theater cabaret at the Saint Vincent Summer Theatre at Saint Vincent College — “Always … Patsy Cline” was a big hit! The musical portrays the true story of superfan Louise Seger’s unlikely friendship with her musical idol, starting with a chance meeting...
Mercurio’s offers a little taste of Italy by the slice or in a coneVideo
Authentic Neapolitan pizza and award-winning gelato has landed in O’Hara. Mercurio’s, a family owned and operated Italian eatery in Shadyside since 2012, opened a second location in June at 1335 Freeport Road. Three sibling co-owners, Anna Crucitt and Michael and Joe Mercurio, were raised around the original family gelato business...
Out & About: Strollers come out for Ligonier classic car cruiseVideo
A traffic jam isn’t a common occurrence in Ligonier, but there was a good reason for the congestion Aug. 9. It was the night of The Stroll, the annual antique and classic car cruise, dance contest and all-around good time. Warm temperatures and clear skies brought out dozens of cherished...
New lunchboxes ideas to kick off the new school year
A new lunchbox is one of the more fun back-to-school purchases you can make, and a cool one can be a bright spot in your kid’s day. These days, there are loads of choices, some simple, some with lots of bells and whistles. “There are so many more options for...
Out & About: Diners enjoy farm-to-table fare at watershed farm
How’s this for a mouth-watering summer dinner menu: • Garden gazpacho with tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers • Watermelon and feta salad with arugula and honey herb vinaigrette • Thai kohlrabi salad with smoked salmon • Grilled street corn with Baja sauce, chili powder and Parmesan cheese • Green tomato pork...
Erie Canal boating rivals vaunted European river cruises
Some folks dream of riding along canals in Europe, but we can do the same thing much closer to home. Two of my friends and I navigated a 41-foot packet boat for a round-trip voyage of 88 miles on the Erie Canal from Macedon, N.Y., near Rochester, to Holley, N.Y....
Olive Garden offers diners up to 5, $5 take-home dinners
Pasta times five — for $5 each — is on the menu at Olive Garden through the rest of the year. The Italian restaurant’s promotion, previously a limited time offer, now offers guests $5 Take Home meals all year. Diners who order any any entrée in-restaurant (including kids’ entrées) can...
Travel tip: Ohio town hosts ‘Shawshank’ anniversary celebration
Fans of “The Shawshank Redemption” are invited to a 25th anniversary celebration from Aug. 16-18 in Mansfield, Ohio, where the classic prison break movie was filmed around the old Ohio State Reformatory. Cast members including Bob Gunton (Warden Norton) will attend, along with director/screenwriter/producer Frank Darabont and Turner Classic Movies...
12 tips for making the best pesto
Pesto is a simple and delicious summer staple. Without it, think of all the basil that would go to waste! But the trouble with this sauce is that it doesn’t always go so well. Here are 12 tips for how you can make your most perfect pesto. 1. Clean your...
