Heather says: Don’t let the upcoming holiday turn you into a grouch no one wants to be around. Take a moment and look at the disaster stories pouring in for our contest. If they can laugh, so can you. I have a few things for your to-do list today. Don’t despair, it is mostly a …
Dear Home-Ec 101, What is the best way to clean infant toys? Signed, Stink, Rattle & Roll Ivy says: When cleaning toys that are going to go into a baby’s mouth (which is everything baby gets her hands on), you want to go with cleaning products that are both natural and safe. I have two …
Heather says: Your mission for today and tomorrow is to clean out your fridge and be sure you have room for: the thawing turkey, produce, and made ahead sides. Don’t be scared to use a cooler with ice if fridge space is a premium. Wash it first, drain it often, keep the lid closed, and …
Ivy says: I was going to do two Thanksgiving centerpieces for you guys, but I couldn’t. I still may get my act together and be able to get another centerpiece in for the big day, but I think this one is really cute and it’s easily done with kids. It took about a 45 minutes …
Dear Home Ec 101, I have 3 things to cook at 350 degrees and 1 thing to cook at 400 degrees all at the same time. Can I bake the “baked macaroni and cheese” that’s supposed to be baked at 400 degrees at 350 degrees and increase the time? Signed, ~Supersides Me Heather says: First …
Ivy says: Okay, now that I’ve told you my kitchen disaster story, I want to hear yours! Blog or email me your kitchen disaster story. I’ll pick the best story and the winner will receive a $45 gift certificate to Outback Steakhouse. Everyone who participates will get some Home-Ec 101 link love (provided you blog …
Heather says: Remember if you are using a frozen turkey you will have to thaw your turkey for 24 hours for every five pounds. Always err on the safe side and never thaw a bird at room temperature. If you must quickly thaw a turkey you can immerse it, in its packaging, in tepid water. …
Dear Home Ec 101, I’m getting ready to make some pumpkin pies. I’m just using the canned pumpkin that makes two pies and don’t really want to bake both tonight. Can I prepare the second pie and just freeze it without baking it so that we can enjoy it next week? Signed, ~Peter Peter Heather …
Dear Home Ec 101, I know we’re supposed to drink eight 8oz glasses of water a day, but I hate it and can never make myself do it. Any ideas? Signed, Parched in Parkersville Heather says: Interestingly enough the whole sixty-four ounces of water may be a myth. Like you, I don’t enjoy drinking plain …
Hello ladies! I’ve asked my mom, I’ve asked my friends, and I don’t know why I didn’t ask you two first. Here’s the skinny: we bought our first new furniture early last year; a couch and a recliner. My husband works in a kitchen, so he comes home sweaty and covered with kitchen grease and …