Dear Home Ec 101, So I’ve finally garnered the courage to break out the 10 year old, given as a wedding gift, but never used Bread Machine. I’ve used it twice to make whole wheat bread. I’m not doing a good job at this. I’ve learned that the ingredients MUST be room temp (not straight …
Ivy says: The times, they are a-changin’ and not necessarily for the better. I have a lot of hope for the future of the economy, but I’m also taking a very cautious view of things. I think now is the time for us to buckle down and really take stock of our spending. We need …
Heather says: It is only Wednesday and I am looking forward to the weekend. With three kids under five and a husband that works rotating shifts, weekends of the traditional sort are a rarity around here. Still, we try to keep weekly traditions for the kids. Friday night is movie night; after the kids are …
Dear Home-Ec 101, Say one had a habit of boiling things over on the gas stove top. Say one had been lazy about cleaning such things. Say one’s husband has a liking for splattery meat and a strong aversion for cleaning. What toxic substance would be necessary to get the black gas stove top clean …
Heather says: We are turning one on Saturday! It’s hard to believe a year ago the Internet had not heard of the wonder that is Home Ec 101. In this time, we have shared ways to rid your life of every bodily fluid you have dared mention, shared well over one hundred recipes, doled out …
Heather says: I’m not going to lie. The original name for this classic turns my stomach. There is something about the idea of “fish pie” that brings up all sorts of unspeakable concoctions, rather than the simple and classic combination of fish, vegetables, and mashed potatoes. This makes for a simple meal of comforting flavors …
Heather says: I bet Kathy T thinks we forgot all about her stupid questions. I have a tablecloth used during a Girl Scout ceremony in which we lit lots of candles. Not just ordinary white candles, but “crayola” colored candles! I have melted blobs of red, blue, yellow, and green wax all over the tablecloth. …
Dear Home-Ec 101, I would like to know the best way to clean a humidifier. I live in Colorado and it is for my son who is 1 years old. He has croup, RSV, and bronchiolitis at different times so we are always running his humidifier. Thus far I have run vinegar and water to …
Pot roasting beef is a great way to get a tender dish from a fairly tough cut of meat. Pot roast typically refers to tougher cuts of beef: chuck, rump, or brisket cooked by braising. Braising simply means a wet, slow cook. Slow cookers and Crock-Pots® work well for this type of cooking, but the …
Heather says: It is no secret, I love my coffee. Give me a mug with a splash of milk and a pinch of cinnamon and you’ll win a special place in my heart. I have a function I attend weekly, where coffee is consumed in mass quantities. I know your curiosity is piqued greatly by …