Heather says: Fearless Friday is back! I took a break around the holidays, but I’m ready to host this carnival once again. To participate all you have to do is push your culinary boundaries and tell us about it. Does it have to be successful? Nope, Fearless Failures are absolutely welcome and a part of the …
Vegetarians rejoice, there’s no bacon in this wilted spinach salad. Also, this is more of a wilted spinach salad template than a recipe. If you don’t like feta, use a crumbly cheese you do like. Goat cheese is amazing in this salad and I tend to reach for it just as often as I do …
Heather says: As part of our attempt to eat more seasonally, we’re also trying new -to us anyway- vegetables. I know leeks aren’t at all uncommon and taste-wise they are simply a milder green onion, it was just nothing I’ve ever had much reason to experiment with. This soup has a flavor that suggests there …
Heather says: So I’m not huge on trends just for the coolness factor, but there are a few I can get behind; eating locally is one. In season produce doesn’t travel travel far, isn’t stored as long, and is frequently cheaper than fruits and vegetables sourced from other climates. When you have a convergence of …
Heather says: Green is a huge buzzword these days. One of the simpler changes to make is to take advantage of seasonal items when planning your menu. Seasonal vegetables are less likely to have been shipped from another hemisphere, but you should ask your grocer to be sure. If you’re lucky enough to live near …
I’m on the road, enjoy this blast from the Home-Ec101 past. These cookies were received with rave reviews. Enjoy. Heather says: Don’t let the idea of toasting pecans scare you away from this recipe. Simply scatter pecans on a baking sheet and place in a 300F oven for 5 – 7 minutes, stirring once. Be …
Heather says: Congratulations to Jessica commenter #137, Random.org chose you as the lucky winner of the vacuum cleaner. Please check your inbox and spam filter for an email from me asking for your contact information. Many thanks to Bissell for providing the prize and to the Home-Ec101 community. If it weren’t for you and your …
Heather says: The North and South get along just fine when there is bacon involved. I’m hoping to begin adding more recipes that focus on seasonal fruits and vegetables. Here’s to the first of many. Don’t be too heavy handed with the cheese, in this case it is just an accent, just let the smoky …
Heather says: Let’s get the legal jargon out of the way. I am noting that I received two Bissell 17G5 PROlite Multi-Cyclonic Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaner in accordance with FTC guidelines. One vacuum was given for review purposes, and the second is a product to be given away in the contest on this page. The …
Heather says: So here’s the recipe that almost wasn’t. Today I pulled the peppermint bark out from the refrigerator where I’d tucked it in utter dismay last night and realized that I may have been a little cranky and my judgement was more than a little harsh. Just because the peppermint bark didn’t turn out …