Ivy says: Just for fun, in the wake of yesterday’s post on picky eaters: What foods do you not like to eat? Sure, I’ll go first. I really do not dig tomatoes. I don’t like them in sauces or stewed or any other way, really. Occasionally I’ll enjoy a tomato fresh from the garden with …
Heather says: Recently someone sent in a post suggestion via Twitter: As I was fixing my lunch I had an idea for a Home Ec post: what to do when you love peanut butter but are tired of common jellies and honey. We have had an incredibly busy summer and my favorite snack is a …
Ivy says: Anyone who has ever emailed me knows- I’m very haphazard about whether or not I’ll reply. It’s not that I don’t want to reply or anything, I just am extremely disorganized when it comes to email. I’ve been using the email program that comes with my Mac OSX software lately, and I’ve been …
This post was updated and expanded on April 22, 2022. Let’s talk about setting a pretty table. One of the things we like best in this world is to sit down at a table with a crisp tablecloth. We have an acquaintance who puts placemats on top of her tablecloth to keep it clean but, …
Ivy says: Yes, another ask the audience question right on top of yesterday’s. But I wanted to ask this one while I was thinking of it, and hey, kids, it’s Friday. And it’s the middle of the summer and it’s not miserably hot, and I’m going to do something fun today. Next week, we’ll answer …
Ivy says: My mom bought a new couch for her office recently. The day her couch came, her house was hit by lightning, frying most of her electronic equipment. I joked that the gods of finance sent that lightning bolt for buying something so expensive. She was not amused. I was. But she said something …
Heather says: Today’s Ask the Audience is a chance for you to help Home Ec 101 better serve you. I try to be very thorough when testing recipes for this site as we are trying to provide a resource for those venturing into the kitchen with little experience and those working toward reducing their grocery …
Ivy says: Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at Heather and I- we balance each other out nearly perfectly. When I’m struggling or overly busy or sick or whatever, Heather’s doing well and picks up my slack. When Heather’s struggling, I’m doing fine. Sometimes we’re both doing fine at the same time, even. It’s pretty rare that …
Ivy says: I am slowly recovering from the plague a sinus infection, so this is a catching-up, of sorts. First, we have this link from reader Kathy T– “Test Your Grime IQ.” I’m guessing I’m pretty smart- I missed only one. And I’d like to protest that one, at that. 😉 The next thing on …
Heather says: Frequent Home Ec commenter Rachel gave me a fantastic idea a few moments ago. She sent me a link to the Tennessee Valley Authority’s current green promotion. If you do an online energy audit you receive two CFLs. It’s active frugality folks. Santee Cooper recently offered 12 free CFLs. They also issue low …