As I write this, many people are under shelter in place orders. While we are allowed to go to work for an essential job, to exercise (walk the dog), to go to the doctor/pharmacy, or to the store, our primary role in this pandemic is to stay home.… Keep reading...
How to Menu Plan When You’ve Done It a Long Time and You’re Tired of Making All of the Decisions
Personal update at the end, skip to it if you prefer.
Home Ec 101 has been around a long time, almost 12 years. I have shared many weekly meal plans, but the ones on the site are by no means the only ones I’ve made.… Keep reading...
Menu Monday Week 44 – Another Week In the Books
I hope you guys are all doing well. So, my boss repeats an old saying about no plan survives first contact with the enemy. (A quick Google shows that this is from a Prussian military leader, Helmuth van Moltke). This pretty much sums up last week. … Keep reading...
Menu Monday Week 43 – Starting Again
I hope you are all doing well or as well as you can. Last week was one of those eye-opening reminders of how I should stop, take a breath and focus on the basics before trying to do everything (that will never happen, but to be honest, I don’t learn).… Keep reading...
Why Is My Chicken Stock Greasy?
This question comes from the comments on Why does my chicken stock taste like water?
Q: Why is my chicken stock always greasy and watery?
When making chicken stock, it is perfectly normal for there to be fat and grease in the stock.… Keep reading...
Wilted Spinach Salad with Peppered, Candied Bacon
Spinach salad:
- 6oz fresh baby spinach
- 1/2 sweet or red onion sliced thinly
- 1 granny smith apple cored and cut into bite size pieces (if you are making this ahead of time, store in cold water with lemon juice to prevent browning)
- 4 hard boiled eggs cut into wedges
- 7 slices candied peppered bacon
Toss ingredients in a large bowl, reserve some egg and bacon for garnish.… Keep reading...
Menu Monday Week 4
Heather says
We keep on keeping on. Life got away from us over the last couple of weeks, but it’s the 4th Monday of 2017 and that means a brand new chance to get on track.
We have joined a local CSA*, which means we receive a weekly dividend of vegetables.… Keep reading...
Menu Monday Week 2
Heather says
A few *ahem* years ago I had a teacher whose catchphrase was “Monitor and adjust”. It was her way of having a plan, but rolling with the punches and not going completely off the rails just because life isn’t playing the way you think it should. … Keep reading...
Menu Monday Week 1
Heather says
There’s nothing like a new year to rekindle the desire to be more organized, keep better tabs on the budget, and to be more efficient with my time (so we can do more fun things with our evenings together). … Keep reading...
Menu Monday Week 47
Heather says
Transparency – About six weeks ago my insomnia got bad enough that I finally visited my doctor. Bad enough is my euphemism for completely out of hand and I wish I’d gone sooner. The funk is clearing and I’m sleeping better which is giving me energy beyond the have-tos.… Keep reading...
Rosewill’s RHRC-13001 5.5 Cup Rice Cooker – On Sale Today
Heather says
I was sent a review unit of the Rosewill RHRC-13001 5.5 Cup Rice Cooker. I tested the unit provided and you’ll never believe this. It made rice and it made it well.
You’re stunned, just stunned, I can tell.
Countdown to Turkey Day 2016: The Day Before Thanksgiving 2016
Heather says:
Thanksgiving is tomorrow.
Are you ready?
The people running Butterball’s Turkey Talkline (1-800-BUTTERBALL) are fantastic; feel free to call them if you have ANY questions on Thanksgiving about your turkey.
They are happy to help.
Seriously, I’d go as far as chipper.… Keep reading...
Countdown to Turkey Day 2016: Two Days to Go!
Heather says:
Tick. Tock. Your time is running out. However, you’ve been following along with this year’s Countdown to Turkey Day and aren’t stressing, right?
- Grab your Thanksgiving Shopping List and buy your produce and other perishables.
- If you went the fresh route, pick up your turkey.
Cornbread and Andouille Sausage Dressing
Heather says:
The best part of this dressing, aside from it being fabulously tasty is, it’s gluten free! I have several friends who are either celiac or have friends who are. I love when I have a great recipe I can pass along, especially for a holiday meal.… Keep reading...
Countdown to Turkey Day 2016: November 13, It’s Time to Get Serious
Heather says
The late fall is typically one of the busiest times for me career-wise and yet I insist on dragging y’all through the preparation of hosting Thanksgiving Dinner?
Why?
Going through the steps helps make sure I don’t forget anything, either.… Keep reading...
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