Holiday Cocktails with Sierra Mist (and a Giveaway)

December 24, 2011

Heather says: Last week we covered a couple of mocktail recipes made with Sierra Mist to serve to those who abstain from alcohol. This week I’m sharing two cocktail recipes that also use Sierra Mist Natural, which is made with real sugar, no artificial ingredients, 100% natural flavoring. Those things make total sense with mocktails, but [...]

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Crunchy Nut Toffee Recipe and Candy Thermometer Calibration

December 23, 2011

Bobbie says: Buttery, crunchy, goodness topped with chocolate and nuts. What’s not to love? Not much, in my mind, even without the chocolate. Toffee is an excellent example of the whole being greater than the sum of the parts. Greater, delicious-er, abundantly gift-worthy and not too difficult to master. The hardest part about candy making [...]

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Sue Polinsky’s No Tomato Chili

December 22, 2011

Heather says: When it comes to chili, I’m not picky, really. There have been very few chili recipes I’ve met that I haven’t enjoyed. That said, I know how some of you feel about chili, there are those who feel it isn’t chili if it contains: [insert ingredient here]. I’m just happy when you share [...]

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Is There Such Thing as? An Ask the Audience

December 22, 2011

Heather says: Today over on Facebook I asked if anyone had recommendations for a programmable coffeemaker that grinds beans but doesn’t get clogged every other day. It’s disappointing to expect coffee and find barely colored water. Well, do you? There are bonus points involved if it costs less than a major appliance. And no, I don’t [...]

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Faking It for Christmas

December 21, 2011

Heather says: I suppose it’s the wrong day of the week for a confessional, but whatever. I’m about to (finally) bust out the Christmas decor, throw on some Christmas music (thank you, Spotify), and fake it for the kids. In all honesty, I’m just not feeling it this year. Yes, before you ask we are [...]

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Home-Ec 101 Christmas Treat Round Up

December 19, 2011

Heather says: In the past I did a Sweets for the Season series, but this year I just didn’t have time. So, here is a quick round up of all the cookie, biscotti, and other treat recipes here on Home-Ec 101. Some of these old posts are in desperate need of better pictures, but there’s [...]

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Holiday Mocktails with Sierra Mist

December 15, 2011

Heather says: Not everyone imbibes. I know, I know, this may come as a shock to some of you, but it’s true. Some people who abstain from alcohol do so for religious, health, or practical reasons. Hey, being the designated driver is very practical and here at Home-Ec 101 we encourage adults to act responsibly [...]

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A Day of Freezer Cooking

December 14, 2011

Heather says: Recently someone sent in an email or left a comment -I can’t remember which- asking for recipes fit for the freezer. I know we’ve covered it in the past, but I thought today would be a good time to post a refresher. It’s been a very hectic season in our home. This has [...]

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Friends Feeding Friends with Lowes Foods

December 13, 2011

Heather says: In just a few minutes I’ll be getting on the road and heading toward Myrtle Beach, SC. Today I’m participating in the 17th Annual Friends Feeding Friends Food Drive, an annual event run by Lowes Foods. I’ll be running a cash register for the first time in an embarrassing number of years and [...]

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How to Be A Fabulous Knitter/Crocheter–Holiday Tips and Tricks

December 12, 2011

Vera says: One of the greatest joys of being able to knit and or crochet is the ability to make gifts.  No matter what, if you have yarn, needles or a hook, you can make something to give.  I recall one holiday season, being yarn rich and cash poor, I made all my presents and [...]

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Sunday Confessional 12/11/11

December 11, 2011

Heather says: It’s been a few months since we’ve done a Sunday Confessional and I have a deadline causing some serious productive procrastination*, so now is just as good a time as any to bring back the series. For those new to Home-Ec 101, welcome, the Sunday Confessional is just a reminder that life isn’t [...]

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Quick Off-Topic Break for a Major Milestone Brag

December 10, 2011

Heather says: Earlier this week Home-Ec 101 hit a major traffic milestone. Over 1 million unique users visited this site in the past 12 months. (In about a week, I’ll be able to say over a million in 2011). That, my friends, is a lot of people (there are only 10k in my town). Want [...]

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