Dear Home Ec 101: I’m in need of a cake icing recipe. One like you would see on a birthday or wedding cake from a bakery. One that can be smoothed fairly well and does not drip, run, or otherwise need refrigeration to keep it on the cake, it’s pretty sticky around here. I also …
Ivy says: It’s HOT! As I type this, it’s 100 degrees, and it’s 7:11 PM. You shall be reading this sometime in the future, but it’s forecasted to still be miserably hot, so this lemonade slush recipe should still be appropos. So let’s stop with the witty banter and just get to the recipe, it’s …
Heather says: For very creamy oatmeal simply allow the oats to soak in the cooking water. I measure the rolled oats and water when I make my morning coffee. I then cook as directed when the kids decide to grace me with their presence. If you’re in a hurry, you can add non-fat dry milk …
Ivy says: Heather and I were talking last night about how I’m eating about 90% vegetarian nowadays. She suggested I post recipes for y’all, and I laughed, since my cooking is rather haphazard. However, I thought I’d give you guys a primer on how I’m moving from meatatarianism (as my daughter calls it) to vegetarianism. …
Heather says: While the muffins at a coffee shop are certainly tempting, I find the price a little steep for my budget. Whip up these instead and put the change in your piggy bank for rainy day. Simple Blueberry Muffins Yields approximately 10 muffins 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup white sugar 1/2 teaspoon …
Dear Home Ec 101 Ladies, I was talking to my sweetie yesterday about my inability to make a meatloaf. I have tried everything. I once bought a pan with holes in the bottom that would drain the grease into another pan – this was to make my meatloaf grease free but delicious. It was nasty. …
Dear Home-Ec 101, To save money, I have started incorporating a lot of dried beans into my diet. Unfortunately, I’ve been experiencing lots of, um, gastrointestinal distress. To put it bluntly, my gas is very embarrassing. I don’t want to take beano, are there any other ways to combat this? Thanks, Gina in Gaston Ivy …
Heather says: Homemade chicken fingers are a cinch to make, typically a hit with kids, and leftovers are great to liven up a salad. Easy Chicken Finger Recipe Ingredients 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts 1 cup crumbs (bread, cracker, or unsweetened cereal) 1/2 tsp onion powder 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp paprika 1/2 …
Heather says: This was way before I learned about food photography, bear with me -Heather June 2010 With the temperature rising something has to give. Try this Andalusian favorite for a change of pace. Traditional gazpacho is often made with bread blended in, I prefer to serve it on the side or with a dollop …
Hi, I made jam last summer and it tuned out excellent. I have done the same thing this year and they are all watery. An old lady in the grocery store said to NEVER make jam on humid days (and yes it was humid the day I picked and made the jam) Is there anyway …