Heather says: I hope some of you are happy. Today I broke my one of my cardinal rules of cooking and not only purchased, but used and consumed shortening. It was all in the name of science mind you and the leftovers are being distributed. The first attempt? Not so great, but it was tasty …
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Heather says: Thin, chewy, classic chocolate chip cookie recipe. Yes, I’ll post a puffy, cakey version tomorrow. Well, if I can remember to buy shortening. Chocolate Chip Cookies Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp salt 1 cup (2 sticks butter) softened – allow them to sit at room …
Dear Home-Ec 101, I was hoping you could help me find some lingerie bags. I’ve been looking for the kind with a very fine mesh so the bra hooks don’t snag my other clothing. I found the one I have at K-Mart several years ago, but it seems to have been discontinued. I have been …
Heather says: Well, it’s the morning after one of the biggest cooking fests of the year (Christmas and Easter are close on the heels of Thanksgiving in my home). How was your holiday? Apologies to my Canadian and other Home Ec readers, sometimes you just have to put up with my American perspective. Did you …
Heather says: Tomorrow’s the big day. Are you ready? For many families today is for baking and food prep. Here are few last minute tips to help everything go smoothly. Check the turkey now. Has it completely thawed? No? Use the water bath method to finish defrosting the turkey. If you have several recipes calling …
Heather says: So, I have a confession and it’s not even Sunday, I know! Who’s running this joint anyhow? I’ll be honest, I am the worst person when it comes to sending any kind of cards, birthday, holiday, sympathy, thank you, whatever; they just don’t happen. Not too long ago I found thank you cards …
Heather says: Want killer -figuratively, you keep a sanitary kitchen, right?- dressing, gravy, or mashed potatoes? The secret is in the stock. Before Tom, the turkey heads into the oven (or deep fat fryer, just sayin’), remove the neck from the cavity and fearlessly reaches up under the neck flap and pull out the bag …
Heather says: Tonight we’re checking the inventory. Do you have: Guest count + seating + place settings / paperware / utensils + glasses for everyone Menu + recipes + the appropriate number of serving dishes & serving utensils Shopping list / inventory of staples (double check everything you think you have on hand) Timetable – …
Heather says: Life isn’t magazine perfect, expecting perfection (from yourself or others) is a quick road to disappointment. Well there’s that and you become a total pain in the butt to deal with. Me? Truthfully, I’m kind of a pain in the butt, but I’m am working on it. The Sunday Confessional is a chance …