BBQ is something we crave frequently. You can’t live in the Carolinas and not crave it. Of course, there is the issue of who has the better sauce between Heather and Lisa and even a few heated conversations on the validity of smoking a Boston Butt versus Whole Hog barbecue. Heather is team whole hog, …
Heather says: Have you ever wondered what to do with that last cup of coffee? OK, me neither, but I have brewed extra especially for this purpose. Rather than letting it sit on the hot plate and perfume the house with an aroma of burnt coffee, immediately pour the extra into a clean ice cube …
Ivy says: I’d like to have engraved on my headstone: Here Lies BadBadIvy. She never paid full price for anything. There are just 2 small problems with that. The first problem is, I am planning on being cremated because burial is expensive. The second problem is, there are just a few items I will gladly …
Dear Home Ec 101: I am working to improve our diet and I’ve read that dried beans have a lot less sodium than canned. I’m not a planner and can never remember to soak the beans the night before. Can I do a big batch and freeze them in portions? ~Trying in Trenton Heather says: …
Heather says: Feeling lonely? In the mood for someone to just drop by? Ignore your guest bathroom for any length of time and guests will come out of the woodwork.
Dear Home Ec 101: I hate and when I say hate, I mean it is with a loathing complete with skin crawling, heart palpitations, and cold sweats, to deal with customer service reps. Do you have any tips? ~Feeling shafted in Shakopee Heather says: I feel your pain, in every day life I am not …
Ivy says: The aspirin mask is pretty well known around the internet, but I still find people who haven’t heard of it, so I thought I would share it here. Aspirin is high in BHA, or beta hydroxy acid- a form of salicylic acid that is in nearly every anti-acne medicine you can buy over …
I haven’t quite figured out what I’m slowly weaning my family from, but it took a while for them to decide to like homemade mac and cheese more than the stuff from the box. My husband has finally begun asking for my version specifically, so I believe I have hit upon a winner. This recipe …
Ivy says: Just wanted to wish all of you mothers (as compared to muthas!) a very happy Mother’s day! I’ve gotta know: What did you get for Mother’s day? And, to make it more fun, what did you really want? Me, I got an outfit I got to pick out myself (yay!) and my daughter …
Dear Home Ec 101, I’m on a fairly tight budget but I want to get my children’s teacher a gift to show my appreciation. Do you have any ideas? ~Pinching Pennies in Pennsylvania Heather says: I think it is wonderful that you want to do something for the teachers in your children’s lives. I firmly …