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Baked Potatoes

Baked potato topped with chili, cheese, sour cream, and chives

Fellow blogger and brand new mom Julieann asked, “How do you make your baked potatoes?” Yes, we are heading way back into the archives, blowing off the dust, and freshening up an old post. Baked potatoes are a favorite around Home-Ec 101. Why? Well, we’re heading back to the basics in the kitchen and baked …

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Fabulous Find

Heather says: I had planned on working right through the weekend and letting all of you enjoy a little peace and quiet from my end. However, a site caught my eye and it’s too great not to share. Have you seen New Dress a Day? The concept: 365 days $365 and a different dress every …

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Spread the Love Saturday 9/19

Heather says: Today I’m simply sharing some posts and articles that caught my eye. Daniel at Casual Kitchen has an excellent article on the Forgotten Restaurant Experience, what good is spending the money,  if it’s not special enough to be savored and remembered a week, a month, or a year down the road? I like …

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It’s a Frugal Friday Free for All

Heather says: There’s a lot on the Home-EC101 plate right now, so I’m opening the comments up our frugal friends. Have you recently written a post on frugality? If so, link to it in the comments. Later today I’m heading back to Myrtle Beach, SC but this time it’s not for vacation, I’ve been helping …

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The Love Post

Ivy says: Christmas time always makes me think back to times I’ve had with my friends and family and all the love I’ve been shown over the years- not just at Christmas, but during the entire year. So, this year I’m showing some love to my friends and some other people I greatly admire. First, …

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Make It From Scratch Carnival Round Up

Heather says: Many thanks to Stephanie of Stop the Ride for letting us host this week’s Make It From Scratch Carnival .  It’s a round up for those who are sharing things they have made from scratch.  Do you ever wonder where that term came from?  A quick Google search suggested it was first used …

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It’s Round Up Time

Heather says: First I would like to wish Lynnae at BeingFrugal.net a happy one year blogiversary.  She has great tips and brings a lot of great tips and information to the frugal blogging community.  She’s also running a contest, visit and comment to enter. It’s hip to be green.  This means you, my frugal Home …

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Sunday Surprise: Round Up Edition

Heather says: In an odd turn of events, all those who should be asleep are.  I don’t know if this will become a regular feature or not, but here is a round up of posts I have found interesting, this week, in the frugal and personal finance communities. My Two Dollars – reminds everyone that …

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Cookie-a-day: Snickerdoodles Recipe

Heather says:

I took today off, but Malia was kind enough to send in her recipe and instructions for snickerdoodles; just the name  makes me grin.  Malia is currently on break from her blog Live.Laugh.Love, but she can be found at Music City Bloggers where she is a contributing author.

Snickerdoodles

 

While the origins of the cookie and its name have a varied history this cookie, no matter what you call it, is a quintessential crowd pleaser.  The dough can be refrigerated for a day or two as a make ahead recipe and  these cookies freeze well. Make some now and save them for holiday parties/consumption.

  • 1 ½ cups sugar
  • ½ cup stick butter, softened
  • ½ cup shortening
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons cream of tartar*
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Directions after the jump.

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Timeless foods

Heather says: In an effort to “keep learning exciting” teachers often turn to food and there comes a time when almost every student has to research period foods for a school project.  Maybe one of your more eccentric friends will decide to host a Victorian Era tea or 50’s Night.   Where do you turn …

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