Dear Home Ec 101, Last night, I left an aluminum pot on a burner I thought I had turned off. I served dinner and by the time I came back to it, all I found was a pan full of burnt food. Is my aluminum pot ruined? How do I remove the mess? Signed, Tempted to …
Heather says: Before I get started, I’d like to note that the timing of this review is just cruel. I had my tonsils out on Friday and I’ve had to page through hundreds of gorgeous dessert recipes and pictures with no hope of even tasting one in the near future. As part of my revenge …
Dear Home Ec 101, Is there such a thing as a weed killer that will not affect my dogs? In addition to the two greyhounds that live in the house, I have multiple neighbors who think the leash law does not apply to them, plus several feral cats that like to hang in my window …
Heather says: Even good cooks screw up. Tonight I went to throw dinner together and after adding the noodles to the water turned the burner off. Nice. It was edible, but only just so. I’m not salvaging the leftovers, judge if you must. What I want know, so I don’t feel goofy all by my …
Heather says: Sometimes, despite it being counter-intuitive , slowing down saves a lot of time. Before racing to beat the clock, whether it’s the daily grind, a special event, or an emergency, take a moment. If the pressure comes from over-scheduling, stop what you are doing and make a list prioritizing in three categories, the …
Dear Overwhelmed, Many new parents go through a period like this. Rest assured, you are not alone. Some of these have been covered elsewhere on the site. Get comfortable. This answer is going to take a while. Home Eccers, you’ve probably heard me say a lot of it before. Feel free to give Overwhelmed your …
In most parts of the country, Spring is here to stay. Spring begins to creep into the Lowcountry somewhere around the end of February and has gotten quite comfortable by the time the calendar makes it official. During my time in Minnesota, it once snowed on Tax Day and yes, I did cry. In many …
Heather says: This recipe appears complicated, but comes together a lot faster than the explanation and I should note that I screwed up and omitted half the beer and still had fantastic, oh my goodness, I need to make this again results. In fact our babysitter asked to move in with us, just to have …
Dear Home Ec 101, Every year my home is filled with ladybugs. Well, I’m not really sure if they are even ladybugs, but they sure look like them. Could they be ladybirds? Whatever they are, I want them out of my house. How do I get rid of the infestation? Signed, Crawling in Crawford Heather …
Heather says: I had planned on working right through the weekend and letting all of you enjoy a little peace and quiet from my end. However, a site caught my eye and it’s too great not to share. Have you seen New Dress a Day? The concept: 365 days $365 and a different dress every …