Home-Ec Guest The following is a guest post by Dr. Alice of Feet First. Dr. Alice says: I almost feel as though I should start this piece with an apologia, since I think most readers of this site already know how handy the freezer can be for make-ahead meals. However, I shall forge ahead and tell you …
The following is a guest post by Dr. Alice of Feet First. Dr. Alice says: “Cleanliness is next to godliness” is a well-known saying, but my recent experiences have changed my mind: It would be more accurate to say that cleanliness is next to survival. Granted, many readers might not go quite that far, but …
Candice says: I know the term tapas is typically reserved for Spanish food, but I use it to describe meals made of appetizers. It’s just easier than making up my own word. I enjoy late-night get-togethers, and one of my favorite menu items is egg rolls! In fact, it’s my most requested! So, I usually …
The following is a guest post from Dr. Alice of Feet First. Dr. Alice says: When it comes to meal preparation and food storage, I’m an unabashed fan of cans. Being single with a busy work schedule means that my meal planning skills are not all they could be, and having a repertoire of quick …
*Note from Heather* The links to the suggested cookbooks are affiliate links, if you’d like you can learn about Amazon’s affiliate program here. After learning the final cost for the consumer was the same, I allowed their inclusion in this post. Guest posting is a new feature here at the Home-Ec 101 community and I hope …
The following is a guest post from Aunt B. of Tiny Cat Pants. Guest posting is a new feature here at the Home-Ec 101 community and I hope that all of you are welcoming to those who have volunteered their time and energy with their contributions. I am deeply grateful. Aunt B says: So, I’ve …
The following is a guest post from Heidi of WithaZ.net Guest posting is a new feature here at the Home-Ec 101 community and I hope that all of you are welcoming to those who have volunteered their time and energy with their contributions. I am deeply grateful. Heidi sayz: Oven-Baked Macaroni and Cheese This is …
Ivy says: I’ve been thinking about all the household axioms: you know, cliches or “old wives tales”. I find some of them highly suspect and/or amusing. Let’s take a look: Don’t count your chickens before they hatch. Well, yeah, some of them could die or something. But if you don’t count at all, how do …
Ivy says: In case you haven’t noticed, life is stressful. Sometimes you have to grab your moments of zen any way you can get them. I try to catch little moments of zen, like the peace of a quiet bathroom with nobody else in it, or driving down the road and catching my favorite song, …
Ivy says: My kids were joking recently that we had cleaning ninjas in our house. I had cleaned the kitchen while they were at school and they thought some cleaning ninjas had miraculously come by to clean it up. From there was born a fun way to clean house with the kids: the cleaning ninja …