Heather Solos Heather says: It’s Friday and the sunshine is calling my name, which of course means it is time for Ask the Audience. Ready? Good. There is more to keeping a house than keeping it clean. Is your home simply a place to stash or your stuff or is it a place you enjoy spending time? …
Dear Home Ec 101, The hem is pulling out of my neutral fall-back pants, the ones I wear nearly every day when I’m not inspired to pick out anything else. The stylishness and variety of my wardrobe aside, there is no way I’m actually fixing that sucker with a needle and thread right now – …
Heather says: While I’m lucky enough to live where it’s comfortable to grill outside most of the year, once the hot weather hits, grilling is a great way to help keep the house cooler. We love grilled onions and they are simple to prepare. One onion is typically enough for two adults. For best results …
Heather says: Nothing says spring like fresh asparagus. Well, that is not quite true, there is also: pollen, hay fever, the first gnats of the year, and rain. However, there are few things I look forward to more than the price of asparagus dropping. Yes, I am still exaggerating, but it is a nice perk. …
Heather says: This post is to help those who are intimidated by the process of buying beef in bulk. If you have strong views about the ethics of beef consumption, this is not the forum for that discussion. Inflammatory comments will be deleted at our discretion. Home Ec 101 is a place for both omnivores …
Do you ever have a snippet from a TV show stay with you for eternity? That’s all I can think whenever I make chicken bog Now that you’ve had a peek into my twisted little mind, let’s talk chicken bog. At first glance, some long-time readers may say, “But Heather, that looks just like chicken …
Dear Home Ec 101, My popover pan that has been with me through thick and thin (and one husband and a couple of boyfriends!) has suddenly started misbehaving. Where before I could simply tip the pan over and golden fabulous popovers will pop right out.. Now when I pull the pan out of the oven, …
Dear Home Ec 101, I’m sorry if this is a silly question, but is there a difference between chives, scallions, and green onions? Can I substitute? Does it matter? Signed, Addled Allicae Heather says: Here’s a brief rundown that should help. Chives: These are the smallest onions and are grown primarily for the leaves. They …
Dear Home Ec 101, How can I make my husband help around the house? Signed, Nags Head, NC Heather says: I moved out quite young and lived with an interesting variety of roommates until I married. Different people have different standards of cleanliness and tolerance. If you are the Felix of your relationship, odds are …
Heather says: This classic pairs well with sandwiches and meals that call Spring and Summer to mind. In its most basic form, the recipe here, it’s low cost and low effort. There are many variations on this recipe, feel free to share yours in the comments. Ingredients: 2 cups coarsely shredded carrot 1/2 cup raisins …