Heather Solos Heather says: We are closing in on the home stretch. Here are some items to look over today to ensure tomorrow is smooth sailing. Ensure all necessary appliances are functional. Call and confirm guests. Remind your sister she’s bringing the green bean casserole (Got that, Steph?) Double check your pantry and fridge to ensure all …
Dear ladies, Please forgive my lack of experience, but I am staring down a rock solid 25 pounder and I MUST thaw it by Wednesday night. My mother in law is cooking it her special way which is a slow overnight roast. So, lead me! I just found out that usually, you thaw for 24 …
Heather says: Hey there, Home Eccers! Sometimes those of us with young children have days where we need 45 minutes to cook, to clean, or simply to hide in the bathroom to avoid pulling our own hair out by the handful. Lizzie Swan of the award winning group Swingset Mamas was kind enough to send …
Dear Home Ec 101, I can’t get to the store today and this recipe calls for buttermilk, do you have an easy substitution? Signed, Sour Sue Heather says: Most recipes that call for buttermilk do so for the acidity it brings to a recipe. Sometimes the acidity is used to help tenderize meat such as …
Ivy says: I have struggled with the proper way to set the table my entire life. I finally learned what order to put the knife, fork, and spoon in when my dad said to set the table alphabetically. In other words- fork (plate), knife, spoon. Prior to that tip, I’d just slap down the silverware …
Heather says: There is only one week left until Thanksgiving. Today we have a few items to cover. First, your mission is to create a cooking schedule. Look at your menu and recipes. What dishes can be made the night or even a few days before? Write clearly and post the schedule in a prominent …
Heather says: This week we’ve discussed our favorite Thanksgiving dishes. Now it’s time to ‘fess up and share the worst thing you’ve ever tasted at the Turkey Day table. I’m not sure if the dish that immediately springs to mind was ill-prepared or simply a travesty to start, but I will never forget a dressing …
Heather says: I’ve just been drooling over a slide show of dressings. Seriously, it’s taking a lot of will power to not put on my shoes and drive all the way across town to the fancy schmancy grocery store to grab the ingredients for a dressing half my family would snub anyhow. (That really just …
Heather says: With the menu planned, it is time to check the pantry and fridge and make your shopping list. If you use a frozen turkey it can be purchased any time, but fresh turkeys will need to purchased no earlier than the Tuesday before Thanksgiving. Fresh turkeys are highly perishable and should be stored …
Heather says: We have a number of parents who read this site, so I wanted to take a moment and pass along this recall information. Johnson and Johnson, the makers of Mylicon Gas Relief are recalling two lots of Mylicon Gas Relief Dye Free Drops in the 1oz size. These lots were distributed after October …