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Add Mojo to your chicken

A zingy mojo marinade should be in your grilling repertoire -- one that does double duty as both a marinade and a vibrant finishing sauce. “Mojo” is the Spanish word for “sauce,” and it traces its roots to the Canary Islands before traveling to Cuba, Puerto Rico and throughout the Caribbean, where each region developed its own distinctive iteration of the classic condiment. Mojo is built on a combination of garlic and citrus, creating a bright, punchy sauce and marinade that infuses and flavors grilled meats, seafood and vegetables. This version comes together with a quick ...

Expand your grilling horizons

The Fourth of July is a day to celebrate the birthday of the United States of America. This year, on the nation’s 250th, many celebrations will involve spending time outdoors with family and friends, grilling delicious foods. Burgers, hot dogs and chicken drumsticks will never fall out of favor for Fourth of July fare, but savvy grillmasters know to pepper the offerings with foods that will tempt palates in unique ways. This recipe for “Grilled Eggplant with Feta and Greek Couscous” from “Cooking Light Fresh Food Superfast” by the Cooking Light Editors appeals to ...

Hot dog!

Andy Walagura of Hollidaysburg carries his 1-year-old shar pei/pug mix Ryder along Allegheny Street in Hollidaysburg on Tuesday afternoon. Mirror photo by Patrick Waksmunski

Eye on the ball

Brayden Conway (left), 16, watches teammate Jonathan Bumberger, 16, both of Hollidaysburg, make a return shot while playing pickleball at the Tiger Tennis Center at Charles W. Longer Elementary School on Monday afternoon. Mirror photo by Patrick Waksmunski

Yesteryear: In the news on June 23

Local history 50 years ago: June 23, 1976 The Pathfinder Halfway House for Alcoholics, operated by Catholic Charities at 14th Avenue and 16th Street, was to close due to lack of funding from the Blair County Drug and Alcohol Council. 25 years ago: June 23, 2001 The Altoona Fire Department’s hazmat team, Reynold Santone fire chief, cleaned up a spill of liquid zinc phosphate that had spilled from a tractor-trailer in the Beverly Healthcare-Hillview parking lot. The truck was delivering cleaning agents to the nursing home. 10 years ago: June 23, 2016 Hollidaysburg Main ...