Dear Home Ec 101, Is there a particular reason we are supposed to leave the oven door slightly open while broiling? Is this just one of those things my mother taught me that actually has no basis in reality? Hush mom, do I really have to bring up the eating the crust of bread will …
Dear Home-Ec 101 I have a couple of bread and butter roasts from our beef side, and I can’t figure out the best cooking methods for them. Actually, I’ve never heard of them. Can you help? Signed, Beefuddled The bread and butter roast is a cut of beef from the chuck region of the cow. …
Dear Home-Ec 101: We just moved into an older house and I don’t think anyone has cleaned the windows in years. We had it pressure washed and used Windex but the windows still look covered in grime. Are there any other solutions I can use that will get off the tough dirt. Signed, Let The …
Dear Home-Ec 101, I like to shred my own cheese. How do I keep it from clumping while I store it? Signed,Louis the Lump Heather says: There’s a simple trick to store shredded cheese without clumping, whether it’s in the refrigerator or freezer. Simply add 1 – 2 tablespoons of corn starch to the freezer …
Dear Home-Ec 101: Help, our dog peed on the couch! We did check our warranty info and contacted the manufacturer, who suggested that we spot clean the urine-stained area with diluted dish soap. The soap got out the visible pee stain, but we can still smell urine. I’ve also unsuccessfully tried some pet cleaner and …
Dear Home-Ec 101, I’m hoping you or your readers can help me with this household problem. Our bathroom has a plastic-inserted bathtub, and it seems as if no matter how much I clean and scrub away at it, the tub still has this scummy ring around it that won’t go away. I’ve tried several commercial …
Dear Home-Ec 101, I was hoping you could help me find some lingerie bags. I’ve been looking for the kind with a very fine mesh so the bra hooks don’t snag my other clothing. I found the one I have at K-Mart several years ago, but it seems to have been discontinued. I have been …
Dear Home-Ec 101, Last week I was cruising through Sam’s Club and found a great deal on fresh mozzarella, which I have never used before. I picked some up and froze it. I thawed one pound of it in the fridge and grated it in the food processor for pizza. It tasted okay, but the consistency …
Dear Home Ec 101, My spouse, it’s not me, no never me, has a bad habit of leaving his dirty plastic containers in the back of his car. I have to tell you, they are FUNKY. How do I remove the bad odor? Signed, Smelly in Smyrna Heather says: I feel your pain. First let’s …
Dear Home Ec 101, How does a microwave work? Also, if you’re not supposed to put metal in a microwave, why do my Hot Pockets™ come with a foil lined sleeve? Signed, Dyspeptic in Des Arc Heather says: I have some deliciously geeky friends who will probably rip the explanation I’m going to give you to …