Dear Home Ec 101, Would you post about how you cook cabbage? That’s something I never cook… is it cheap and healthy? Thanks! Signed, Cravin’ the Cruciferous Heather says: Yes, cabbage when purchased in season, is both cheap and healthy. It is a great source of both vitamin C and fiber. Here in North America …
Dear Home Ec 101, I’ve heard that you can substitute chicken thighs in some recipes that call for boneless skinless chicken breasts, but I am not sure what to do. How do you remove the bones? Signed, Boneheaded in Bonneville Heather says: It would be embarrassing for me to admit how long I sat here …
Ivy says: Black cats truly are unlucky, or else they’re just master destroyers. In the space of 5 minutes, it is entirely possible for one Baby-cat to take down your tablecloth and all your breakfast dishes, then head over to your curtains and take them down as well. Be forewarned.
Dear Home Ec 101, My three year old son is allergic to eggs and I’m trying to find a cheese sauce for vegetables that is simple, but not greasy. Can you help? Signed, Cheesin’ in Chester Heather says, Most of us who grew up in the 1980s can probably sing the jingle for Velveeta, “Cheddar’s …
Ivy says: The past year has been one of vast changes for me. Some have been beyond my control, like the death of my grandma. Others I have initiated, like my weight loss/exercise program. All of it reminds me of how people approach a pool that’s somewhat cold. Now, I like to swim in water …
Ivy says: Congratulations to Shauna of Opishposh for winning the Build A Bear $25 gift card giveaway! Lucky #52 got it this time: Click to make bigger. Congrats, Shauna! I’ll be in touch to get shipping info! Stick around, Home Eccers, more awesome giveaways are right around the corner!
Dear Home Ec 101: I recently made fabulous folders with pretty paper and also a great magnetic memo board with fabric on a silver tray all thanks to decoupage. But I’m a bit of a mess and the decoupage is all over my favorite yoga pants and a cute t-shirt. How can I get it …
Heather says: After getting the hang of basic white bread, these rolls should be a cinch. There are no fancy ingredients, but you will need a rolling pin. Ingredients: 1 1/4 cup warm water + extra for sprinkling 2 1/2 tsp yeast 2 1/2 TBSP olive oil 3 1/2 cups flour (for best results use …
Ivy says: Whoo, the gas shortage in Nashville has apparently shorted my brain out. That’s all I can figure, because I totally forgot to tell you guys when the Build A Bear giveaway ends. Oy. It’ll end at midnight on Thursday, September 25th. I updated the post to reflect that, and also I added a …
Heather says: I used to hate peas. Deep down in my heart I knew the cafeteria ladies despised me each time they plopped a spoonful of wrinkly, mushy peas onto my tray. Thankfully, I have learned that most often it isn’t the original food item I have hated, but simply the manner in which it …