Dear Home-Ec 101, I just found your site and love it! So I thought I would ask about something I need advice on. I have 12 year old twins, a 14 year old son, and a 16 year old daughter. My house is in a constant mess and I’m the only one who cleans at …
Gluten-free sausage balls are an excellent party food/appetizer recipe to keep in your pocket.
Dear Home Ec 101, I live in a home with two adults (myself and spouse), neither of whom much like to cook. I am the one who’s at home most of the day so I feel I should be planning and preparing our week night meals. The problem is that I have minimal cooking skills, …
Heather says: There is a post circulating on Facebook, at least in my circles, that notes a trend among therapists promoting cooking and baking as a part of treatment for depression and anxiety. Please not that I said a part, baking three dozen cookies isn’t going to turn you into Little Suzy Sunshine for more than …
Hi Heather, I don’t recall when I subscribed to your site, but I do recall having found your site at a time when all my children would eat for breakfast was pancakes and I knew there had to be a way to freeze them. Lifesaver! Thank you! But, anyhow, to the point. I know you …
Dear Home Ec 101, Thank you for making your lovely page about the French and Asian methods of cooking chicken stock. I have a question: If I have a long period of free time, can I cook the stock for longer than four hours. I’ll often have up to seven hours at a time. Is …
Heather says: Just before the kickoff to the annual Thanksgiving day series started I received a The Master set from Kitchen Curry Master, a new product designed to take the intimidation out of learning to cook curry and other Indian foods. I am a big fan of Indian cuisine, but this is not the case …
Dear Home Ec 101, Can one substitute vinegar -lots of it- for the bleach when cleaning and disinfecting?I can’t be around bleach, it triggers SEVERE migraines. Signed,Pickled in Pickens Original opening written in 2014: There are certain times when I am reluctant to give a hard answer. In our litigious climate, I’m sure you can …
A guide to getting your whole house clean the HomeEc101 way.
They are our modern day servants and we are at a loss when our home appliances stop working. By taking care of them and keeping them clean you can extend the life of your appliances so they can help you through your daily life. To read more about the article just click on the title. …