Mending a Hole in Blue Jeans

Michele says: I’m going to be honest: I’m not the most creative person.  The first post that I wrote about sewing was inspired by a conveniently timed rip in a pillow.  I gulped when I realized that Home Eccers are interested in learning more mending techniques.  As a childless housewife whose husband spends his days …

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Not Remotely Amusing: The Broken Car Remote

Bobbie says: I love my car-unlocker button thingy. Car Remote. Keyless entry. Key fob. That plastic bit with buttons on, that hangs off your key ring and unlocks the car for you miraculously while you’re still walking to it with your arms so full of shopping and children that you can’t possibly manage keys, but …

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Italian Sausage Skillet

Heather says: I’m not the only one getting into this whole back to cooking basics idea. Over on the Home-Ec 101 Facebook Fanpage, Home Eccer Lindsey decided to play around with this week’s Simple Philly Skillet and used what she had on hand -smarty lady!- and shared the results. She shared a whole album of …

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Homemade Oatmeal Cream Pies

Heather says: I want to introduce everyone to Michelle. Michelle, this is everyone. Do you remember back around New Years when I mentioned that I might be looking to add to the contributors here on Home-Ec101.com? Well, Michelle took me seriously, much to my delight. And as an added bonus she actually sews -something that …

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Pork Chops, Fried

Heather says: Fried pork chops are a quintessential Sunday Dinner and depending on the number of minions you are cooking for, they are fairly low effort. They are less touchy than fried chicken and completely company worthy, especially if it’s the kind of company that will hang out in the kitchen and talk while you …

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Turkey or Beef Taco Skillet

Taco Skillet? Yep. We’re Home-Ec 101 here, and one of my goals for this year is to go back and share those simple recipes that we assume everyone already knows how to make. This is as close to Hamburger Helper™ as you can get without opening a HH box. Sometimes dinner is just thrown together …

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No-Salt Taco Seasoning

This no-salt taco seasoning recipe is a great way to keep your salt intake under control without sacrificing flavor. It takes all of three minutes to put together – five if you’re the picture taking type- and it makes enough for about four recipes calling for a taco mix. Use 2.5 tablespoons of the taco …

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