Heather says: A couple months ago I was approached by Q-tips and asked if I would like to be a brand ambassador. As you may assume, Q-tips wants me to let you know that their cotton swabs are good for so much more than health and beauty, after all they are handy little things, aren’t they? …
Heather says: Gluten free doesn’t have to be complicated. This recipe for gluten free corn chowder is almost identical to the regular corn chowder recipe on this site. Now, I changed the proportions a little bit for a thicker soup and because I was using a smaller pot. This recipe makes three quarts of a …
Heather says: First here’s a table of recipes to use up your Thanksgiving turkey leftovers: Leftover Turkey Recipes Turkey Pot Pie Creamy Turkey and Wild Rice Soup Turkey Bog Enchiladas Turkey Soup Pilau Turkey Salad Leftover Guidelines Turkey should be frozen or used within 2 – 6 days. Frozen cooked turkey should be used within …
Heather says: Tomorrow’s the big day. Are you ready? Did you follow along with this year’s Countdown to Turkey Day Series? If so, let me know what you thought. I’ll be adding a few more recipes to the site for Christmas and next year. I also want to thank Butterball for giving me the opportunity …
If you are landing on this page on Thanksgiving morning after discovering a partially frozen turkey, this advice is for you. Take a deep breath, it’s going to be alright. Put your icy turkey in a large plastic bag (food grade, think crockpot liner or oven bag). If the turkey is still in its original, …
Heather says: Tick. Tock. Your time is running out. However, you’ve been following along with this year’s Countdown to Turkey Day and aren’t stressing, right? Grab your Thanksgiving Shopping List and buy your produce and other perishables. If you went the fresh route, pick up your turkey. If your turkey is thawing, take a moment …
Heather says: This recipe comes to Home-Ec 101 courtesy of my friend Ellen Adams, also known as RedHotDish. She is a wonderful lady I met through my volunteer work with Cooking With the Troops (yes, I will work that in, every stinking chance I get). You should have seen the look on Ellen’s face when …
How to clean produce after cross-contamination in the refrigerator.
Heather says: Thanksgiving is nearly here, all of the work you’ve done over the past few weeks will help ensure your event runs smoothly. Today it’s time for the Thanksgiving Pantry double check. Do you need to catch up on the entire Countdown to Turkey Day Series? Don’t worry, we’ll be here when you get back. …
Heather says: One week to go, we’re in the home stretch here. For those of you who have been playing along, there’s not that much left to do except cook. Don’t get smug, that draws the attention of the Fates¹. Unless of course your serving ware has been stored for a year and you actually …