Heather Solos Heather says: While the muffins at a coffee shop are certainly tempting, I find the price a little steep for my budget. Whip up these instead and put the change in your piggy bank for rainy day. Simple Blueberry Muffins Yields approximately 10 muffins 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup white sugar 1/2 teaspoon …
Dear Home Ec 101:The other day, I set a wet a receipt on the bathroom counter to dry. (The cat has gotten a bunch of things wet.) It was one of those older fashioned ones with purple ink. The next morning, I discovered I’d put it ink side down and now had a nice copy of the receipt …
Heather says: Pets are never itchier than the moment the vacuum or broom is put away.
Dear Home Ec 101 Ladies, I was talking to my sweetie yesterday about my inability to make a meatloaf. I have tried everything. I once bought a pan with holes in the bottom that would drain the grease into another pan – this was to make my meatloaf grease free but delicious. It was nasty. …
Dear Home Ec 101: Okay, I’m new to cooking. Why do I need to pound the chicken breasts with a mallet or rolling pin? Like, why do I need to pound them at all? ~Are you really telling me to beat my meat? Heather says: I sure am. Meat is nothing more than muscle. I …
Heather says: Homemade chicken fingers are a cinch to make, typically a hit with kids, and leftovers are great to liven up a salad. Easy Chicken Finger Recipe Ingredients 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts 1 cup crumbs (bread, cracker, or unsweetened cereal) 1/2 tsp onion powder 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp paprika 1/2 …
Heather says: I am being very good and keeping my feet up. There is one little problem, all these monkeys that call me mom still demand to be fed three or more times a day. I have a handle on quick dinners, but our lunch menu needs some sprucing up. Typically we have sandwiches, …
Heather says: Ever bite a bitter cucumber? The compound that causes the bitterness is created when the plant is stressed. Hear that farmers? Be nice to your veggies. Many recipes call for seeded cucumbers, don’t be daunted it’s a simple process. Peel your cuke and slice it in half, lengthwise. Use a spoon to scoop …
Tomorrow many of our American readers will be celebrating Independence Day. Chances are food will be involved. So here are a few tips to remember to avoid introducing any uninvited bugs. Sal Monella a/ka/ Salmonella Store cold food until just before serving, or set the serving dishes in ice if a buffet setting is required. …
Heather says: This was way before I learned about food photography, bear with me -Heather June 2010 With the temperature rising something has to give. Try this Andalusian favorite for a change of pace. Traditional gazpacho is often made with bread blended in, I prefer to serve it on the side or with a dollop …