Heather says: I hope everyone has enjoyed our cookie-a-day series. This is the final installment until next year. Thank you to everyone who made contributions , comments, and suggestions, they have all been appreciated. These sweet little nuggets whip up in just a few minutes with no baking.. They are nice for those who can’t …
Heather says: Welcome to the penultimate episode of cookie-a-day. Today I have another recipe from Kendra. (Why have friends if you can’t abuse them?) I hope y’all have enjoyed this series, it’s definitely been a challenge sometimes. Thank you to everyone who contributed recipes. If I didn’t get to them this year, it won’t be …
Heather says: Many thanks to my friend Kendra for providing today’s cookie and picture. White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies 3 cups all purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter – softened 1 cup (packed) light brown sugar 3/4 cup sugar 2 large eggs 1 tablespoon vanilla extract …
Ivy says: For someone who has massive problems with her teeth (genetics plus TMJ = I see my dentist a LOT), I’m really rather obsessed with my oral hygiene. When I saw ads for the new Oral-B toothbrush, I WANTED one. That is, until I saw it costs $150. I need a new camera more …
Dear Home Ec 101, Do you have recipes for diabetics? Any sugar free cookie recipes? I try to make sugar-free cookies without using any artificial sweeteners and it’s harder than it looks most of the time. I have a few recipes that I do, but I am always on the lookout for more. Signed, ~Baking …
Dear Home Ec 101, How should I deal with all the whiskery bits left behind after my husband shaves? Signed, ~Mrs. Claws Heather says: In celebration of the season, we’d like to present our advice in song. Sing to Up On The Rooftop Manly whiskers in my sink well thank goodness, they don’t stink Clean …
Ivy says: Short on time and money? If you can crochet and have a few bucks for yarn, you can quickly and inexpensively crochet something. Most people really appreciate the handmade, and they never have to know the secret that these items are done very quickly. Let people imagine that you slaved away for weeks …
These cookies may also be called penuche oatmeal drops. Penuche describes the original flavor of fudge. It’s what fudge was before someone brilliant decided to add chocolate. They are very simple cookies. However, if you don’t like the texture of oats in your cookies, they will not be a good fit for you. They are …
Heather says: Beef pepper steak is a great meal that can be prepared in about the same amount of time it takes to make rice. It’s also flexible enough to play with. Use different colored bell peppers for variety and if you’d like, toss in extras like: bean sprouts, snow peas, or mushrooms. This meal …
Dear Home Ec 101, How do you iron a really big (rectangular) table cloth without wrinkling the part you just ironed when it hits the floor? Can one person do it alone or do you need two people: one to iron, one to hold the tablecloth straight? ~Wrinkled in Wrights Beach Ivy says: Ironing is …