Heather says: It has been a long time since we've done a free-for-all here at Home-Ec 101. What is it? Just share what you've been up to, if you're a blogger and want to link to your own recent work, you're welcome to. Remember keep it to one link in the comment or the spam protection will kick in and send you straight to moderation. I'll be … [Read more...]
How to Clean a Bath Mat After a Toilet Overflow
December 12, 2013 By 4 Comments
Dear Home Ec 101, I found your article on How to Clean Up After a Toilet Overflow useful, but I was wondering if you could tell me how to clean my daughter's colorful bath mat? Thanks! My Cup Overflows With Gratitude Heather says Isn't adulthood fun? The good news is that your bath mat is not a table cloth. If you have a clothes … [Read more...]
Can I Freeze an Overnight Apple French Toast Bake
December 10, 2013 By 4 Comments
Dear Home-Ec 101, I have an overnight apple french toast recipe that we very much enjoy. Because the ingredients include apples, as well as a syrup/sauce made with brown sugar, butter, and corn syrup - I am wondering if I can prepare this ahead, unbaked, and then freeze. The syrup/sauce is placed in the bottom of the pan, then a layer of apples, … [Read more...]
Gluten Free Shrimp Etouffee
December 1, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Heather says: I love to have people over for dinner; opening my home and sharing my table is my favorite way to show people I care and want them to be a part of our lives. As that circle of people expands -and ages, heh- I'm finding that more and more often I have friends and family with specific dietary needs: wheat allergies, gluten … [Read more...]
Countdown to Turkey Day 2013: Have You Ever Cooked a Turkey?
November 7, 2013 By 12 Comments
Heather says: Have you ever cooked a turkey? No? Well hosting your first ever Thanksgiving dinner should probably not be your first attempt to cook a turkey. Thanksgiving is a busy enough holiday and even if you're super organized, there'll probably be a little self-induced stress, even with a timetable, all of your recipes organized, and … [Read more...]
