Lifestyles category, Page 187
Sheetz launches its own craft beer brewed with coffee beansVideo
Sheetz has almost everything, so it was only a matter of time until it rolled out its own craft beer. Altoona-based Sheetz is collaborating with Rusty Rail Brewing Company of Mifflinburg to unveil the convenience store’s first ever craft beer, Project Coffee Hopz, a limited edition coffee bean IPA. The...
DiAnoia’s Eatery opens to-go pizza window
DiAnoia’s Eatery, Pittsburgh’s Strip District Italian eatery and all-day café, is now offering Pizzeria Davide, a to-go pizza window in back of the restaurant at 2551 Penn Ave. The pizzeria specializes in old world-style pizzas, layered with provolone cheese on the bottom and sauce on the top. Hours are 11...
The home-safety tasks your to-do list is probably missing
For many of us, our spring cleaning rituals are in full effect. And although clearing away the clutter, shaking dust from rugs, wiping down woodwork and dusting off outdoor furniture can bring much satisfaction, there are other tasks you should be adding to your to-do list. They don’t just make...
Out & About: Rustic mountain retreat hosts Derby Day for Charity
Derby Day for Charity started promptly at 3 p.m. May 4 at Oak Lodge near Stahlstown. With almost four hours to kill before the main event, live streaming of the Kentucky Derby from Churchill Downs, there was plenty of time for cigar smoking, mint julep drinking and betting on a...
Out & About: Celebrity dancers wow at Animal Friends eventVideo
Chris Granata and his dancing partner-instructor Kaelyn Gresko took double honors for their swing routine at the 2019 Dancing With the Celebrities competition to benefit Animal Friends of Westmoreland. Burning up the stage at Greensburg’s Palace Theatre on May 3, the high top-clad duo danced away with the first-place people’s...
Out & About: Old friends gather for Jeannette gallery reception
It was like old home week in Jeannette’s You Are Here Gallery during the May 4 opening reception for “Trances,” a solo retrospective exhibition by local artist Larry Beaver. Mike Zvara of Jeannette said he and the artist were in the same Boy Scout troop back in the early 1960s....
Out & About: Laurel Faith in Action hosts neighborhood picnic
Laurel Faith in Action celebrated community connections during a Neighborhood Block Party on May 3 in the Fred Rogers Center at Saint Vincent College in Unity. More than 160 attendees were treated to a bountiful spread of picnic foods, including hot dogs, hamburgers, potato and pasta salads, fruit and dessert....
Out & About: Mental Health America hosts Innovations Awards night
Mental Health America of Southwestern PA hosted its 17th annual Innovations Awards dinner and program May 2 in the Ramada Greensburg Hotel and Conference Center. The awards recognize community members and organizations that help make a difference in the lives of people experiencing mental health and substance use issues. Honorees...
Remember When
100 years ago Borough gives money to fight city annexation An appropriation of $100 was submitted by Tarentum council to the County League of Boroughs and Townships to fight the proposed, forcible annexation by Pittsburgh. Other municipalities have also joined the fight. 75 years ago 100 chickens lost in coop...
A foolproof way to make chicken drumsticks ultra-tender
With their built-in handles and small size, economical chicken drumsticks are tailor-made for a cookout. So we decided to devise a foolproof way to roast them on the grill to ultra-tender perfection with nicely browned skin and wonderfully juicy meat. We usually don’t brine fattier dark meat, but since we...
Cauliflower on the grill? Don’t be scared, it’s easy
To make grilled cauliflower with a tender interior and a flavorful, nicely browned exterior, we first microwaved it until it was cooked through and then briefly grilled it to pick up color and flavor. To ensure that the cauliflower held up on the grill without falling through the grate and...
Travel tip: Website invites hikers to share trail information
Tired of taking the same old hike along the same old trail? Maybe it’s time to check out myhikes.org. The website is billed as an independent platform on which hikers and backpackers can share information on their favorite trails by importing GPX files from apps and tracking devices. MyHikes currently...
Chickpeas make a great foundation for this veggie burger
Buttery, nutty chickpeas make a great foundation for a satisfying veggie burger. A touch of curry powder adds a hint of warm spice. Panko are crispy Japanese-style bread crumbs — they help hold the patties together. Process the chickpea mixture just until there are some finely chopped chickpeas (to help...
North Hills Brew Fest takes over Pittsburgh Shrine Center
They brew beer in the basement, sometimes in their kitchens. It’s a hobby, a passion and often an experiment. They will share their drinks at the third annual North Hills Home Brew Fest on May 11 at the Pittsburgh Shrine Center’s Pavilion, an outdoor covered space in Cheswick. This will...
Concerned my granddaughter will be messy like my daughter
Dear Carolyn: I baby-sit my 2-year-old granddaughter at her house one day a week while my daughter works from home. Their living room floor is always filled with toys and books. Nothing ever is put away. It was always a struggle when my daughter was young to get her to...
Living with Children: ’50s kids, had more freedom than today’s
My wife and I spent two days in my hometown of Charleston, S.C., recently. As we always do, we walked around my boyhood neighborhood — the South-of-Broad historic district (back then, more run-down than historic) — and the usual memories came flooding back. My friends and I spent nearly all...
Get the scoop on blueberry pollination
Spring is a busy time for gardeners, but if you’re a blueberry grower, I encourage you to take the time to head out to the garden to observe one of my favorite spring garden sights: blueberry pollination. While hives of imported European honeybees are often the pollinators of blueberries grown...
Tips for making the most of World Naked Gardening Day
Show off your green thumb and maybe a little more Saturday by doing some gardening in the buff. While there’s nothing stopping you from weeding in your all-together anytime you have a private opportunity, the naturist community has been marking World Naked Gardening Day on their calendars since 2005, according...
No green thumb? Robot planter can walk to sunlight, throws tantrum for water
Be honest: How many plants have you killed? Maybe you forgot to water it. Maybe you failed to move it into the sun. But what if your planter could tell you when to water it? What if it didn’t need you to get it some sunlight? Enter the HEXA Plant...
Put on your dancin’ shoes and promenadeVideo
Finals, graduation and prom. High school rites of passage — and promposals — are in season. I got myself a prom date ? pic.twitter.com/tJXk2zihLN— sinai? (@pitasinai_) May 2, 2019 And SiriusXM’s Prom Radio is here to get one ready to boogie, or recall memories sweet, romantic or perhaps cringe-worthy. From...
May Marts, plants sales beneficial to communities, gardeners alike
It’s finally that time of year again – when horticulture enthusiasts can swap their winter mittens for garden gloves. Before they head out to the garden, many will visit their favorite May Markets to check out the latest plant varieties, get the scoop on new garden tools and accessories and...
5 unique features of Mäntylä, Polymath Park’s latest Wright propertyVideo
Mäntylä, a Frank Lloyd Wright house now open in Mt. Pleasant Township’s Polymath Park, demonstrates the master architect’s commitment to incorporating nature in his designs. Natural light streams in from walls of glass and careful placement of windows. Woodwork and built-in furnishings give a nod to the surrounding forest. Earth...
Pruning tips for Triple Crown blackberries
Question: We have Triple Crown Blackberry bushes at our residence. What is the proper care for these particular bushes? They get overrun with weeds and grass during the late spring to early summer. Should they be cut completely down periodically? Any help or suggestions will be appreciated. Answer: Triple Crown...
Whisky Dinner will celebrate Welsh culture in Pittsburgh
Prince Charles will not be there. But all things Welsh will be celebrated during a Whisky Dinner on May 17 at the University Club that’s being hosted by the St. David’s Society of Pittsburgh. The society celebrates and promotes awareness of Welsh cultural heritage in southwestern Pennsylvania and this is...
Dairy Queen’s new Mini Blizzard Treat Flights let you try 3 flavors at once
If picking a Blizzard flavor is too much of a commitment, Dairy Queen has a sweet solution. The Mini Blizzard Treat Flights combine three different flavors of the blended ice cream treats in a handy tray. The flights are available only for the month of May but these six flavors...
