Heather says: I’m embarrassed to admit I messed up. I forgot to write up the post notifying commenter ” deneicer1″ won the Sierra Mist giveaway. Amy and I agreed the Holiday Appletinis were right up our alley. If you could email me your mailing address / contact info I’ll get it into the proper hands. Congrats!
Heather says: Every year I try to do a look back over what’s happened with the site in the past 12 months, and just about a year ago I said: “If 2011 is half as fun or productive, it shall go down as a win.” Before I even bring out the numbers, let’s make it …
Bobbie says: Nuts are one of my favorite snacks. Some folks think I’m nuts. Wait – does that make me a cannibal? Nevermind…you need to make these Rosemary Walnuts for your next party or even for your family just because you want them to feel special. Aromatic rosemary complements the rich, toasted walnuts perfectly, and …
Looking forward to 2012 and a quick look back at 2011 on HomeEc101
Heather says: Today over on Facebook I asked if anyone had recommendations for a programmable coffeemaker that grinds beans but doesn’t get clogged every other day. It’s disappointing to expect coffee and find barely colored water. Well, do you? There are bonus points involved if it costs less than a major appliance. And no, I don’t …
Heather says: In just a few minutes I’ll be getting on the road and heading toward Myrtle Beach, SC. Today I’m participating in the 17th Annual Friends Feeding Friends Food Drive, an annual event run by Lowes Foods. I’ll be running a cash register for the first time in an embarrassing number of years and …
Heather says: It’s been a few months since we’ve done a Sunday Confessional and I have a deadline causing some serious productive procrastination*, so now is just as good a time as any to bring back the series. For those new to Home-Ec 101, welcome, the Sunday Confessional is just a reminder that life isn’t …
Heather says: Earlier this week Home-Ec 101 hit a major traffic milestone. Over 1 million unique users visited this site in the past 12 months. (In about a week, I’ll be able to say over a million in 2011). That, my friends, is a lot of people (there are only 10k in my town). Want …
Heather says: You do know that Home-Ec 101: Skills for Everyday Living was included in Amazon’s Best of Home & Garden 2011, right? The end. Oh you want more ideas? How about Tsh Oxenrider‘s Organized Simplicity? or Laura Wittmann‘s Clutter Rehab, 101 Tips and Tricks to Becoming an Organizing Junkie as a stocking stuffer? Now the …
Bobbie says: Now is the perfect time of year for hearty soups to warm the body and spirit. Served with bread (homemade or from the store) and perhaps a salad, this thick, creamy soup makes a great lunch or light supper, and pea soup is surprisingly easy to make from scratch. Once upon a time, …