Heather Solos Heather says: Tomatoes, while botanically classified as a fruit are treated as a vegetable in the kitchen. While this tidbit may get you two hundred on Jeopardy, it certainly will not help much at all when deciding how to get the most from summer’s bounty. Delicate soups and sauces often call for tomatoes that are …
Hi, I made jam last summer and it tuned out excellent. I have done the same thing this year and they are all watery. An old lady in the grocery store said to NEVER make jam on humid days (and yes it was humid the day I picked and made the jam) Is there anyway …
Heather says: Lots of recipes call for peeled tomatoes, but just how does one go about removing the thin skin from these stubborn fruits? There is a simple trick to peeling tomatoes. Heat a pan of water to a roiling boil. Be sure to leave enough room to add your tomatoes without overflowing. Drop the …
Heather says: Since summer is here, I put together a quick tomato tutorial to help all you Home Ecers take full advantage of the basic varieties available. Stay tuned over the next few days for tips on slicing, dicing, peeling, and seeding. Tomatoes can be stored in the refrigerator but will quickly lose flavor. The …
Dear Home Ec 101: What’s the best way to cook chicken if you are going to use it in chicken salad? The only ways I know how to cook it- baked, roasted, grilled- don’t seem right for that kind of use. Thanks! ~ Cluckin’ Clueless Heather says: I use each of the methods you list …
Dear Home Ec 101: Why is it lactose intolerant people can eat yogurt but not drink milk? Gassy in Gettysburg Heather says: Lactose is a sugar present in milk. To digest this, humans must have the enzyme lactase present in their system. People who are lactose intolerant can generally consume some lactose, the problem lies …
Heather says: Coffee and toast appear much faster when the respective appliances are plugged in, so I have heard.
Heather says: Depending on the size of your crew, pick up loaves of Italian bread and your favorite sandwich meats. Load up the sub with everyone’s favorite toppings, slice, and enjoy. If you have resident mayo haters (like myself), just make sure their portion of the sandwich is ick free. Serve with raw veggies and …
Heather says: In my quest to improve our family’s diet I stumbled across the idea of oven baked egg rolls. Of course I immediately misplaced the recipe after announcing them for this past Menu Monday. I would like to thank Tese for sharing her family’s recipe, that I used as a general guideline. These are …
Dear Home Ec 101: I recently bought a Cuisinart ICE-20 ice cream maker. I’m lactose-intolerant and want to make my own non-dairy desserts. (I’m also planning to experiment with alternative sweeteners like agave, stevia and lo han.) Last night I made an amazingly delicious batch of peach frozen yogurt. Typically, yogurt can be tolerated by …