Dear Home-Ec 101, I was looking on your site for information on the best (and hopefully most efficient) way to scrub floors. I found posts on your site about linoleum and mopping, but the only thing I found on scrubbing was a sentence saying that scrubbing floors required significantly more water. I have tile floors …
Bobbie says: Got cucumbers coming out your ears? Here are two very simple ways to enjoy that bounty: the vinegar-based Sweet and Sour Cucumber Salad and a Creamy Cucumber Dill Salad with a yogurt or sour cream dressing. You’ve got better things to do than be in the kitchen all day, so try these quick-to-prepare …
The last long weekend of summer means it is time for picnics, the beach, soaking up the last dregs of fun.
Dear Home-Ec 101, My two-year-old daughter has a white skirt that she absolutely loves to wear. The last time I washed it, I noticed lots of large yellow spots all over the skirt. Since she’s two, there is no telling what those spots may be. I have tried using OxiClean, Dawn dish soap, and bleach, …
Heather says: We consume a lot of eggs in our household, currently consisting of three adults and three children. Seriously, you can’t beat egg dishes for protein content, budget consciousness, and speed of preparation. Right now we’re hot and heavy into football season which means that breakfast (and really the entire day) is all about …
Brian says: Having roots in the South means possessing certain privileges that other regions don’t have and spend millions of dollars trying to replicate. Sweet tea, soul food and southern hospitality just to name a few. Boiled peanuts have a simple past in this region but are enjoyed by visitors, natives and transplants alike. Each has …
Bran says: Breathe. It’s okay. It’s not as daunting as it might seem. You have to be careful, just like you have to be careful when feeding someone with an allergy, but it’s not going to break the bank or your mind. Here are the bare bones you should know. What is gluten? Gluten is …
Bobbie says: Whether you’re doing a canning marathon or just making dinner, knowing how to peel a tomato will eventually come in handy. I’m going to show you two ways to peel tomatoes. One method is for when you just need one or two without a lot of hassle, and the other is great if …
Heather says: Every so often I like to remind Home-Ec 101 readers that life isn’t magazine and snapshot perfect. It’s really easy, when you live your life semi-publicly on the web to only present the best and gloss over the less perfect moments of life. I work from home, in addition to running this site, …
Dear Home-Ec 101, First off I just have to say I love ur site, as a 27 year-old, first time parent it has been a lifesaver. Really wish they would teach these things like they used to in schools. Once had a friend throw away a brand new pair of pants because they and their …