Heather Solos Heather says: This weekend I tried my hand at making fruit leather for the first time. I found a recipe in Super Baby Food by Ruth Yaron. Ingredients: 2 cups pureed fruit (cooked or raw) Yes, that’s all that goes into these magical strips of yum. The key to the technique is patience. Cooked fruit … Read more
Heather says: Did you know that April is National Grilled Cheese Month? We’ll be celebrating with some link love on Wednesday. Post your favorite grilled cheese recipe, with a picture if possible, and send us a link. We’ll spread the love on Wednesday afternoon. Monday – ribs, salad (ay yi yi, leftovers can it be … Read more
Dear Home Ec 101: I can boil water, I’m not THAT helpless, but I’m no Emeril. I need a quick dish that looks as though I put a lot of effort into the meal. My girlfriend is coming over, but I don’t have a whole lot of time to invest in the meal. Signed, Busy … Read more
Heather says: In South Carolina strawberry season is peaking. I like to take advantage of this by taking a trip out to our local U-Pick farm. Not only do I support local farmers and do my part for the environment, as local produce has less of a carbon footprint, I also get to enjoy some … Read more
Please help me, ladies! We’ve been in our new townhouse for about eight months. We have neutral-colored wall-to-wall style carpet in our living room. There are a couple of stains from who knows what – beer spillage, chocolate drool from a friend’s happy baby, etc. I spot-treated them (the stains, not the babies) and sometimes … Read more
Heather says: Who says chimichangas have to be fried to be tasty? Not me. This is a great meal for a busy day, there’s almost no prep required. The beef can be prepared well ahead of time and frozen or stored in the refrigerator until you’re almost ready to assemble. Just heat it through in … Read more
Dear Home Ec 101: Have you any idea how to get the smell of smoke and sweat out of car upholstery without making the entire vehicle reek of Febreze? Too much Febreze gives me a massive headache, although I’d almost prefer that over the reek of man sweat in my new (to me) car. ~Longing … Read more
Dear Home Ec Gurus, My husband and I have been house hunting lately and tonight we think we have found The One. There’s only one little problem with our dream home: it smells a bit of moth balls. I’m hoping that most of the stench is attached to the current owners’ furniture, but some of … Read more
Dear Home Ec 101, I have some ham in my fridge that may or may not be from Easter. How long is it safe to keep leftover ham? Sister Hamonella Heather says: Throw it out and that’s according to the FDA. Previously cooked ham can be stored in the fridge for 3 – 5 days, … Read more
Heather says: When at the grocery store carry a pocket calculator and always check the price per unit. It should be listed on the shelf tag under the product’s price. Typically it tells what your peanut butter costs per ounce, what your eggs cost per hundred, or your sugar by the pound. If you have … Read more