Heather Solos Heather says: I’m home from our surprise getaway and although I’m still twitching from sudden Internet withdrawal, I have been assured it is harmless and will eventually stop. So, what does one do when they find themselves with a vacation that has not been budgeted for? Well, if there is a refrigerator, bring along the …
Heather says: Mr. Heather and I are going to be taking a short trip in the near future. Rather than pester our neighbors, I thought I would see how difficult it was to place a hold on the mail. I remember my mother having to head down to the post office, stand in line, and …
Heather says: Today’s Ask the Audience is a chance for you to help Home Ec 101 better serve you. I try to be very thorough when testing recipes for this site as we are trying to provide a resource for those venturing into the kitchen with little experience and those working toward reducing their grocery …
Ivy says: I saw this post earlier today, and while the original poster was actually talking about something different than the rest of us thought, it did make me think. (It’s a dangerous pastime, I know) Anybody ever read Dicey’s Song? When I was younger, I strongly identified with her hatred of Home Ec. My …
Heather says: There are times where a home will fall apart. It may be sickness, a family emergency, a crazy schedule at work, or occasionally it’s a season of celebration ( a wedding, graduation, birth). Whatever the case it’s easy to fall out of healthy routines. Like a bad houseguest chaos rarely arrives alone, it …
Dear Home Ec 101, We keep getting these pale pinkish stains on the shower curtains and at the base of the tub. Our neighbor has the same issue, and he thinks it’s metal in the Mt P. water supply. Could it be mold? Could it be mold? I’ve found a weak bleach solution or most any …
Heather says: I love recipes that can be utilized in more than one manner. Way back in my restaurant days this was one of our most popular appetizers; it was served with creamy horseradish and béarnaise sauce. As it was one of the few beef items we were allowed as an employee meal, we found …
Heather says: Last summer I shared a recipe for Wilted Spinach Salad With Candied Pepper Bacon. I would just like to note that adding a cup full of fresh or frozen blueberries instead of or in addition to the apple is a truly beautiful thing. Enjoy.
Heather says: Meatless meals are often great for the wallet. This recipe can be prepared with canned or dried beans. If you use dry black beans, cook 1/2lb dried beans until soft. I put mine in the crockpot the morning I want to make the burritos, cover them with water, and turn the crock on …
Heather says: Frequent Home Ec commenter Rachel gave me a fantastic idea a few moments ago. She sent me a link to the Tennessee Valley Authority’s current green promotion. If you do an online energy audit you receive two CFLs. It’s active frugality folks. Santee Cooper recently offered 12 free CFLs. They also issue low …