Heather Solos Dear Home Ec 101, I’ve always read that onions and potatoes should be stored well away from each other because if stored together they will cause each other to rot. But I frequently see kitchen renovation magazines that toot the joy of “basket drawers” stacked on top of each other, one filled with onions and …
Heather says: Don’t worry, I am resting. I just could not resist passing this along. Head on over to Oprah.com to download a free copy of Suze Orman’s Women and Money. It is available until 5pm PST tomorrow, February 14th. Enjoy.
Dear Home Ec 101, If I have brand new sheets, should I wash them first before putting them on my bed? Signed, Short Sheeted in Shelbyville Heather says: Yes, wash the sheets. Many new fabrics are treated with pesticides prior to packaging, especially if they are shipped from overseas or are expected to be stored …
Heather says: My kids love pizza night. They are young enough that the whole process is fascinating to them and there is a lot of excitement for little cost. My husband and I are in search of the “perfect” pizza crust that is doesn’t require a huge amount of advance preparation. This one is close. …
Heather says: I was picking up my bedroom the other morning and I opened the curtains to take advantage of the bright sunshine. Of course, that bright sunshine also made it clear that the doors were grimy. Over the past few years I have been working on reducing our paper consumption. Contrary to what commercials …
Heather says: I’m sure Home Eccers have been feeling the pinch with rising food costs, I know I have. Higher fuel costs translate into higher grocery bills. If you are looking for ways to help those grocery dollars stretch a little further, Mygrocerydeals.com has teamed up with The Dollar Stretcher to offer a free …
Heather says: Leavened breads are those lifted by tiny bubbles. Most of the bread we eat today is leavened, with a few exceptions for items such as tortillas or other flat breads. The lift is provided by chemical, mechanical, or biological reactions. Chemical reactions provide the lift for quick breads, which are your typical …
Heather says: Using a stand mixer can be a great way to knead dough a little faster and without as much physical effort. Personally, I enjoy a chance to work off a little steam. (I have three kids under five, I’m human, there is steam.) When using a stand mixer like a kitchen-aid begin timing …
Heather says: I enjoy seeing what brings Home Eccers to our site and I spend far too much time looking at our statistics. Every once in a while the queries either repulse me or cause me to laugh hysterically. I won’t share the depraved, but here are a couple that gave me a giggle. Kool-aid …
Heather says: My family goes through oatmeal at an amazing rate. We have it nearly every morning with different add ins. I purchase the oats in bulk , but the store is in an area that is nowhere near my usual circuit. My regular grocery store was quiet the other morning and I had a …