Ivy says: I ain’t gonna lie, kids. My car would easily win the Home-Ec 101 Seal Of Disapproval at any given time. I have three kids and spend a lot of time on the go. Well, a poor excuse is better than none, as my grandma always said. Twice a year, however, it’s all shiny …
Dear Home Ec 101, I lost my head and signed up to bake something for my mothers’ group. I’m a mess in the kitchen and need something easy. We meet in the morning, if that helps. Help! ~Harried Hostess Heather says: If you can make a cake from a box mix, you can handle these …
Dear Home Ec 101: I recently purchased some used (softside, Samsonite) luggage, which it like new, but has apparently been stored in a closet. It is dusty and I’d like to know the best way to clean it. ~ It’s in the Bag Heather says: I checked the manufacturer’s website and mild soap and water …
Dear Home-Ec 101, I want to know how to get that “not great smell” out of my linens. I wash them and put them away and they smell great, when I get them out to use them there is no smell or an “old” smell to them. Should I wash down the walls & shelves …
Heather says: If I hadn’t already fallen for my friend’s charming personality, this punch would have endeared her to my coffee loving soul. Coffee Punch 12 cups strong coffee (Waffle House strong) 1/2 cup sugar + extra to sweeten to taste 1 generous tsp vanilla (eyeball it) 1/2 pint whipping cream (It’s a treat, …
Heather says: Bagel purists avert your eyes. I believe I’ll refer to this recipe as Quick and Dirty Bagels.” They get the job done, are much better than frozen, and do not require a whole lot of work, but I would never put them up against a genuine NY bagel. This recipe was originally designed …
Dear Home Ec 101, What can I put in the crock pot with some chicken breasts? I’m not wanting to dump a hunk of cream of salt and fat, Ummmm I mean cream of chicken in on top. other suggestions for something a bit different. ~Starving in Stirling Heather says: Who am I to knock …
Heather says: Congratulations Boogiemum. Your jap chae was fantastic and ranked high not only for its taste as written but also for its versatility. This recipe seems very flexible and would be a hit with any number of vegetable variations. 3 ounces of Korean vermicelli ( is made from sweet potatoes & has a grayish …
Heather says: Supposedly simple projects like painting a room occasionally turn into massive undertakings and seem to spread disorder throughout the house. On that note, the winner of this month’s recipe contest will be announced tomorrow.
Heather says: Over the years I’ve noticed there are two kinds of food magazines. Those filled with recipes I will be trying and those that contain pictures to drool over. What is your favorite food magazine and in which category does it belong?