Heather’s Household Truths #8

Heather says: Supposedly simple projects like painting a room occasionally turn into massive undertakings and seem to spread disorder throughout the house. On that note, the winner of this month’s recipe contest will be announced tomorrow.

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Ask the audience: Cooking and Looking

Heather says: Over the years I’ve noticed there are two kinds of food magazines.  Those filled with recipes I will be trying and those that contain pictures to drool over. What is your favorite food magazine and in which category does it belong?

Dairy Scare Tactics

Heather says: In recent days I have received the hysterical dairy rBST hormone e-mail at least five times in three separate forums. The e-mail claims to be verified by Snopes.com and goes on to recount the horrific plight of a young girl.   In each forum there was a massive hue and cry of, “Oh …

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Is it Necessary to Pre-Heat an Oven?

Dear Home Ec 101: Please solve an argument between my husband and myself! When heating up the oven, I don’t wait for the required temp to reached before putting the food in, but do give extra time in case it wasn’t quite hot enough. My husband says that you have to wait until the temp …

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De-Flea

Dear Home-Ec 101, My boyfriend has recently gotten bug bites, mostly on his right arm but other places as well (legs, etc.). They are small, red, and itchy. Smaller than mosquito bites. I haven’t gotten any. He thinks they happen more on a particular couch, but it’s hard to pinpoint (the bed and a computer …

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Ah-choo! Cat hair on the couch

Hey ladies! We are getting a sofa and two chairs from my brother-in-law today. I know they will be covered in cat hair. I’m allergic to cats. (As is my mother who will be here tomorrow for a four day visit! Eek!) Do you have any good tips for getting as much cat hair as …

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On the side: Squash casserole

Heather says: Keep your meals more interesting by varying the side dishes. This version does not contain any cream soups and is a little lighter than others I have tried. Squash Casserole 6 yellow or crookneck squash- sliced 1 cup chicken broth 2 eggs 1 cup grated cheddar cheese salt and pepper to taste Place …

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Caramelized Garlic Chicken

Heather says: This dish is simple and very kid friendly, but is unlikely to recieve approval from either Weight Watchers™ or the Surgeon General. Caramelized Garlic Chicken 1 stick butter 4 garlic cloves – minced or pressed 1 cup brown sugar 1 whole chicken – cut up Heat the oven to 350°F. Melt the butter …

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Ask The Audience: Sick Days

Ivy says: It all starts with a tickle in the back of your throat or a case of the green-apple quickstep. Next thing you know, you’re full-blown sick, fever, chills; you know how it is. So, what do you do when you’re sick? Do you let the kids watch TV all day while you convalesce …

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Cream of Chicken Soup Recipe

Dear Home Ec 101: After several trips to the doctor for migraine headaches we’ve pinpointed one of my triggers. It’s MSG and boy is it in a lot of foods. What is MSG anyhow? I love casseroles and cream based soups, but I have been reading the ingredients and they are off limits. Is there …

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