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How Long Do I Need to Boil Water When Under a Boil Water Advisory?

February 24, 2021 By Heather Solos 3 Comments As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Dear Home Ec 101:

I live in Hurricane Country and there are often boiling water advisories after a storm. How long am I supposed to boil the water before it is safe to drink?

~Avoiding the Runs in Ravenel

Heather says:

Boil water advisories are much more common than you may think.… Keep reading...

Filed Under: Drink It Tagged With: Food Safety, Reader Questions, Smart Living

Lemon Shake-Up Recipe — A Refreshing Summer Drink

June 4, 2016 By Bobbie 14 Comments As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Bobbie says:

Ah, summer. The scorching heat, the overwhelming humidity. Fun times. Well, when life hands you lemons, shake things up a bit and make Lemon Shake-Ups. Depending where you live, you may have had these treats at a local fair or carnival.… Keep reading...

Filed Under: All, Drink It Tagged With: Beverages, Recipe, Seasonal Recipe Summer

Holiday Cocktails with Sierra Mist (and a Giveaway)

December 24, 2011 By Heather Solos 18 Comments As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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.… Keep reading...

Filed Under: Drink It, Recipe

Holiday Mocktails with Sierra Mist

December 15, 2011 By Heather Solos 11 Comments As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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 and taking your turn as DD is part of acting responsibly.… Keep reading...

Filed Under: Drink It Tagged With: Sponsored

Wine, oh! A Crash Course

January 20, 2011 By Brian 10 Comments As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

manBran says:

Beer and the occasional liquor concoction had been the only real staples in my repertoire for quite some time, but when I had the opportunity to attend my first wine tasting a few years ago, I was introduced to a world filled with bold Malbecs and sweet, dry Rieslings.… Keep reading...

Filed Under: Drink It Tagged With: Smart Living

20 Quick Tips for Using Leftover Coffee or Coffee Grounds

December 13, 2010 By Heather Solos 8 Comments As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

It seems like no matter what amount of coffee I make there is always a half-cup of leftover coffee in the pot at the end of day. I hate wasting it.

Dear Home Ec 101,
It seems like no matter what amount of coffee I make there is always a half-cup of leftover coffee in the pot at the end of day. I hate wasting it. Are there any handy uses around the house or garden for leftover coffee?… Keep reading...

Filed Under: All, Drink It Tagged With: Ask the audience, Eco-Friendly, Reader Questions, Smart Living

Stop Guzzling Down Dollars

July 28, 2009 By Heather Solos 20 Comments As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Heather says:
One of the simplest ways to tighten up an out of control grocery budget is to learn to love water. I don’t mean the 20oz bottles of the stuff, either.

The second? Get to know serving sizes. Drink all the water you can handle, but when it comes to OJ and other fruit juices, use a juice glass.… Keep reading...

Filed Under: Drink It Tagged With: Beverages, Conscientious Consumers, Frugal Living

But I Hate Water

November 15, 2007 By Heather Solos 14 Comments As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Dear Home Ec 101,

I know we’re supposed to drink eight 8oz glasses of water a day, but I hate it and can never make myself do it.

Any ideas?

Signed,

Parched in Parkersville

Heather says:

Interestingly enough the whole sixty-four ounces of water may be a myth.… Keep reading...

Filed Under: Drink It Tagged With: Reader Questions, Water

How Long Do I Have to Boil Water to Kill Germs?

September 14, 2007 By Heather Solos Leave a Comment As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Dear Home Ec 101:

I live in Hurricane Country and there are often boiling water advisories after a storm. How long am I supposed to boil the water before it is safe to drink?

~Avoiding the Runs in Ravenel

Heather says:

Boil water advisories are more common than you may think.… Keep reading...

Filed Under: Drink It Tagged With: From the comments, Smart Living, Water

Moo-ve over, dry milk is on the shelf.

April 10, 2007 By Heather Solos As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Heather says:

With the cost of fuel and feed rising, the price of dairy has been going through the roof.  One way to fight back is to consider using nonfat dry milk for cooking.   The cheapest fresh milk in my area is currently at $3.59 a gallon. … Keep reading...

Filed Under: Drink It Tagged With: Frugal Living, Milk, Quick tips

Red Kool-Aid: Satan’s product

April 5, 2007 By Badbadivy 3 Comments As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Dear Home-Ec 101,
Red Kool-Aid strikes again. This time on my new granite. How can I get it off?
Signed,
Cherry

remove kool aid

finger-up.JPGIvy says:

Kool-Aid (especially red) was  invented in 1959 by Fidel Castro. It was originally meant to oppress Cuban housewives even further, by causing red stains all over their countertops, thereby making them have to clean all day without cease.… Keep reading...

Filed Under: Clean It, Drink It Tagged With: Granite, Kitchen, Spills and Stains

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