Dear Home Ec 101, I have 3 things to cook at 350 degrees and 1 thing to cook at 400 degrees all at the same time. Can I bake the “baked macaroni and cheese” that’s supposed to be baked at 400 degrees at 350 degrees and increase the time? Signed, ~Supersides Me Heather says: First …
Ivy says: Okay, now that I’ve told you my kitchen disaster story, I want to hear yours! Blog or email me your kitchen disaster story. I’ll pick the best story and the winner will receive a $45 gift certificate to Outback Steakhouse. Everyone who participates will get some Home-Ec 101 link love (provided you blog …
Heather says: Remember if you are using a frozen turkey you will have to thaw your turkey for 24 hours for every five pounds. Always err on the safe side and never thaw a bird at room temperature. If you must quickly thaw a turkey you can immerse it, in its packaging, in tepid water. …
Dear Home Ec 101, I’m getting ready to make some pumpkin pies. I’m just using the canned pumpkin that makes two pies and don’t really want to bake both tonight. Can I prepare the second pie and just freeze it without baking it so that we can enjoy it next week? Signed, ~Peter Peter Heather …
Hello ladies! I’ve asked my mom, I’ve asked my friends, and I don’t know why I didn’t ask you two first. Here’s the skinny: we bought our first new furniture early last year; a couch and a recliner. My husband works in a kitchen, so he comes home sweaty and covered with kitchen grease and …
Heather says: We have just over a week to go. Have you purchased everything but the produce? If not add that to today’s homework. Today take your menu and recipes and figure out a loose schedule of preparation. To help you along here are resources for menu items that can (and should) be made prior …
Ivy says: More Americans travel for Thanksgiving than for any other holiday. So here are some handy holiday travel trips! If you’re driving: Plan to take lots of breaks. Kids just can’t sit still as long as adults can. (Well, most adults. I don’t think I’ve seen Heather sit still while awake for more than …
Ivy says: Here’s a craft you can do with your kids to get ready for Thanksgiving. Make place cards for the people who will be at your table come Turkey Day. You can either print some out (I like these) or you can cut the cards out of cardstock and have the kids draw them. …
Ivy says: I remember when I was in college, I didn’t feel like I had time or energy to deal with cleaning, so my house was constantly messy. My mom was constantly on me about making sure my house was clean. I’d get depressed for long stretches of time, and she told me if I’d …
Heather says: The menu and shopping list have been written. Now it is time to ensure you have enough serving dishes for the big day. Are you serving buffet or family style? If you don’t use your serving dishes for every day meals grab a stack of 3x5s or sticky notes and write the name …