Ivy says: For some people when it comes to eating, presentation is everything. I must admit that there are some foods I’ve been hesitant to try because they look so gross. A good example is soft shelled crab. Oh, man, that looks so nasty, but it tastes sooooo good. Another thing is chicken bog. It’s …
Dear Home Ec 101, I was getting my car fixed today, and I managed to get oil on my pants, somehow. What can I use to get my pants clean? Signed, Oily Residude Ivy says: When I used to work at an auto repair shop, I managed to get oil on myself constantly. I learned …
Dear Home Ec 101,I was baking a pecan pie for my sister-in-law when smoke suddenly started to fill the kitchen. When I looked in the oven, I noticed that some of the syrupy filling had spilled over onto the bottom of the oven, but the pie was done, so I took it out and didn’t think …
Ivy says: A few things for your consideration this morning. First, frequent commenter Alice and I have been exchanging emails back and forth, and we’re talking about starting a Home Ec Club. While reading my grandma’s diary, I read about a Home Ec club she was involved in that sounded like something really awesome. This …
Ivy says: In case you have been living under a rock, prices are going up and wages are staying the same or going down. I’ve read so many newspaper articles announcing this, that I could use those articles to wallpaper my entire house, and I would still have enough to use for (very, very scratchy) …
I’m running a bit later than I wanted to for church, so here you guys get retro Saturday on Sunday! This edition of Stupid Questions ran on May 12, last year. Ivy says: After a brief hiatus, Kathy is back with more Stupid Questions! Thank God, because I have had the crappy day to end …
Dear Home Ec 101, Here’s my dilemma –now that school is nearly out, it’s like a “Click and Clack” theoretical dilemma, but a month ago, it was the hot topic in the house. I know other people have wondered, too. So here it is. I didn’t really buy enough standard school attire outfits at the …
My Darling Home Ec Divas, I’m all set for Memorial Day weekend. I have family and friends coming over for a barbecue. The menu’s set, the food is bought, the house is clean (well, it’s getting there), I’m ready. Well, except for one thing. My lawn furniture is ewww and funk. Seriously, I don’t know …
Hi Home-eccers- I would hate to have a whole month go by without asking a new question! Hopefully you can help me with this one. I have two small kittens (check out the picture, they’re way cute) and I live in a wee little Chicago apartment. Now that it’s spring, I’d like to have some …
Ivy says: Oh, Home Eccers, help me solve my great marital debate. Ever since we moved to a house with a linen closet, we’ve been having this debate a few times a year. When we moved in, my husband filled the linen closet with things like sheets and blankets and comforters and tablecloths. A few …