Heather says: Hey hey Home Eccers, it was a very long day here at chez Heather, so I’ll be covering my slack by putting the ball in your court. It’s time for Ask the Audience! ::cheers and applause:: Today’s topic: Companies make money by creating a perceived need and then filling that need. What culinary … Read more
Ivy says: If you had an extra $50 to spend on groceries, what would you spend it on? Now, I’m not talking about stocking up or anything- I’m talking about fun stuff. Me, I’d buy some fab cheese and some super expensive salt like Claudia has. Well, an extra $50 might not cover Claudia’s salt, … Read more
Heather says: It is only Wednesday and I am looking forward to the weekend. With three kids under five and a husband that works rotating shifts, weekends of the traditional sort are a rarity around here. Still, we try to keep weekly traditions for the kids. Friday night is movie night; after the kids are … Read more
Ivy says: Just 5 minutes ago I was munching on my favorite sandwich: turkey on wheat with provolone, brown mustard, a sprinkling of sea salt and ground black pepper. Heaven, seriously. But I was thinking, maybe I need to branch out, find a new favorite sandwich. I know you Home Eccers are good eaters, so … Read more
Ivy says: People are always asking us, “When are you going to have a book for us to buy?” We usually answer something like, “Um, well, um, and, er…” You get the picture. The problem is not knowing how to proceed, whether there’s interest in a cookbook or something general like the site is, or … Read more
Heather says: I enjoy seeing what brings Home Eccers to our site and I spend far too much time looking at our statistics. Every once in a while the queries either repulse me or cause me to laugh hysterically. I won’t share the depraved, but here are a couple that gave me a giggle. Kool-aid … Read more
Heather says: I will be attending the funeral of a friend on Monday. Due to being pregnant or nursing for the past five years, I have nothing I can just pull out of the closet. My church clothes are all light in color (think khaki, camel, and white). I would highly appreciate any fairly specific … Read more
Heather says: Modern microwaves come with a ton of functions, but how many do you regularly use? Nine times out of ten, I just press the add minute button and cancel when I’ve decided it’s been long enough. So Home Eccers, tell me, what is your function?
Ivy says: As I posted before, we have been cleaning out my Grandma’s stuff following her death. By the way, I appreciate all the condolences. It gets easier every day. And some days, I can laugh. This was one of those days. Earlier this week, my uncle asked me if I wanted all my grandma’s … Read more
Heather says: In twenty-nine years of Christmases, the closest encounter I have ever had with fruitcake has been television and a short story I once read in jr high. Tell me Home Eccers is fruitcake a regional phenomenon or have I been sheltered?