My Daily Travels

More than 710,000 Pennsylvanians have served in the Armed Forces as of 2019, most in the Vietnam Era. This is also the first Veterans Day in 20 years without troops in Afghanistan. Maj. Gen. Chris Donahue, identified as the "last American soldier to leave Afghanistan" by the Department of Defense is... Sign in to see full entry.

Graham Boulevard Blackridge was once the ideal community for raising a family during the 1960s. The neighborhood is located in eastern Allegheny County, a suburb of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The quiet community consists of about 650 private homes built between 1920-1949. With its beautiful historic... Sign in to see full entry.

Simmered in melted butter, salt & pepper is the only addition needed for these pierogies that have been cooked with onions and cabbage. It is usually served with stuffed cabbage rolls or kielbasa and spicy mustard. Sign in to see full entry.

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Considered God's country by those who live in or have visited the area, Liverpool, Pennsylvania is located in the southern part of the state. The county's forests and woodlands are recognized as exceptional hunting areas, especially for whitetail deer, turkey, and squirrel. The steams, rivers, and... Sign in to see full entry.

An autumn favorite in my neck of the woods, this traditional Pennsylvania country farmhouse favorite is simple to make and delicious. Pecan Tassies are an old midwest and Southern classic that made its way to the Pennsylvania Dutch country. They are thought to have originated with Scottish... Sign in to see full entry.

After the frost thaws out a bit we are heading out to the next county to take in the vibrant autumn sights that our area is layered with on this beautiful sunny day. The majority of the leaves are gold and yellow, but there are a few red beauties making their appearance. Cracker Barrel We are fans... Sign in to see full entry.

It has been a fairly productive day for me. I cut all of my remaining herbs and I picked my tomato vines clean and then roasted my Romas, Beefsteaks, and cherry varieties. I have a deep red sauce simmering away. To the sauce, I added garlic, onion, rosemary, thyme, oregano, and a bit of sugar to cut... Sign in to see full entry.

Many people have anxieties or phobia over one thing or another. The anxiety chart-toppers used to be insects, reptiles, death, and heights, but both people and time have a way of changing things up. A 2021 study gives a peek into what scares people the most for each state. Small holes, clowns,... Sign in to see full entry.

It probably should have been taken care of this past weekend, but life got in the way, so today I am removing from my raised beds as many peppers, tomatoes, and herbs that I can locate and pick. The plan is to clean, store, cook, and freeze them so that I have minimal waste. I will blanch my red... Sign in to see full entry.