Heather Solos 
Heather says: It’s probably been at least five years since I’ve had Cinnabon cinnamon rolls. I’m drooling just thinking about it, but there aren’t any in our area and I never seem to remember while I’m traveling. These cinnamon rolls come pretty stinkin’ close. If you want to match their decadence you’ll have to increase …
Heather says: These collards have a kick! They are peppery and wonderful, something I never thought would be possible without sausage or bacon, but as of last night I know it can be done. This recipe is adapted from the Lee Bros. Southern Cookbook, a birthday gift from last year. Their version is called Sneaky …
Heather says: I had grand plans of using this weekend to get ahead, to work towards my goal of having several posts in a cache. Reality has hit home, along with a virus in the kids. We’ll keep plugging along as we always do, but I’m giving myself permission to take today off. That’s a …
Heather says: I’ve added a reader poll to the sidebar. I’ve had requests for both variations, so I’ll go with the majority. Second item of business, I’m now taking recipe requests. What recipes are you looking for? Feel free to be specific, but before making your request, be sure to check out the index and …
Heather says: Ask and ye shall receive. There is now a functional print feature. Look below the post, beside the StumbleUpon button. Nifty.
Heather says: Remember last week’s Put Your Crap Away? It’s about as close to a magic pill as a person can find. If you work outside the home, it won’t be as intensive a process. Get ready to go a few minutes early. Then just before you leave, take a walk through the main living area. …
Heather says: First of all, I want to thank everyone for their patience over the last week as I messed with the commenting system. It’s not perfect, but I’ve now installed Intense Debate, which seems to be less buggy than the previous system. We’ll get there. Some of you may be wondering why I’m messing …
This emailed question was answered immediately upon receipt, but I’d like to share it with you. Dear Home Ec 101, So, I’ve been given a turkey that was in my mom’s freezer. It thawed for a few days in the fridge, now it’s in the oven. As I was figuring out the weight and how long …
Heather says: Builders and contractors don’t always use common sense when planning the layout of a home’s heating and cooling duct work. Sometimes the grille, or vent cover, is right in the middle of a wall. Even though I frequently run the soft brush attachment over the grille and occasionally spray it off with the …
Heather says: Life is always moving and if we’re lucky we’re lulled into a routine where we see life changes coming and we have time to make plans and react. Unfortunately events sometimes seem to arrive as a bolt from the blue and everything is suddenly different. Ivy is taking an indefinite leave of absence …