Heather Solos 
Dear Home-Ec 101, What washing machine is better, top or sideload? Signed, Wishy-Washy in Waseca Heather says: Isn’t it fun when someone answers your question with “It depends?” The front-load vs. top-loading washing machine debate has been going on for years, about ten in the US. High-efficiency front loading washing machines hit the mainstream back …
Heather says: The last menu plan I posted was back in 2011. I’d like to say that I’ve just been doing them on the sly, but the truth is, I fell off the wagon and never could get back on until I got my life back in order. I know I‘m not the only one …
Dear Home-Ec 101, I noticed tiny, tiny insects on my sheer curtains about 3 weeks ago. Then I noticed one or two on my white tissue box holder. I decided to take the lamp shade off to see better and saw ALL these teeny tiny insects sitting under and even on the CFL bulb. I …
Heather says 2014 has been very quiet at Home-Ec101.com; it’s been a year of healing and new beginnings. The year has been about learning what is good enough and what can and can’t be tolerated. Back in April, one of my best friends, who is also my assistant at FeedBlitz, found a lump and began …
Dear Home-Ec 101, I just found your site and love it! So I thought I would ask about something I need advice on. I have 12 year old twins, a 14 year old son, and a 16 year old daughter. My house is in a constant mess and I’m the only one who cleans at …
Gluten-free sausage balls are an excellent party food/appetizer recipe to keep in your pocket.
Dear Home Ec 101, I live in a home with two adults (myself and spouse), neither of whom much like to cook. I am the one who’s at home most of the day so I feel I should be planning and preparing our week night meals. The problem is that I have minimal cooking skills, …
Heather says: There is a post circulating on Facebook, at least in my circles, that notes a trend among therapists promoting cooking and baking as a part of treatment for depression and anxiety. Please not that I said a part, baking three dozen cookies isn’t going to turn you into Little Suzy Sunshine for more than …
Hi Heather, I don’t recall when I subscribed to your site, but I do recall having found your site at a time when all my children would eat for breakfast was pancakes and I knew there had to be a way to freeze them. Lifesaver! Thank you! But, anyhow, to the point. I know you …
Dear Home Ec 101, Thank you for making your lovely page about the French and Asian methods of cooking chicken stock. I have a question: If I have a long period of free time, can I cook the stock for longer than four hours. I’ll often have up to seven hours at a time. Is …