Michele says: I’m sure most of you would agree with me if I said that nothing is tastier than an ice cream sandwich on a hot summer’s day. It’s cold, it’s creamy, and it conjures up memories of childhood summers spent chasing down the ice cream man. Despite its deliciousness, however, I’m often wishing for … Read more
Michele says: I don’t know about you, but late spring and early summer are not exactly my favorite times warm up the house by using the oven. Since I’m often too cheap to turn on the air conditioning, I tend to relegate my summer baking time to the necessities. Unfortunately, my stomach doesn’t often get … Read more
Heather says: In the past I did a Sweets for the Season series with many Christmas treat recipes, but this year I just didn’t have time. So, here is a quick round up of all the cookie, biscotti, and other possible Christmas treat recipes here on Home-Ec 101. Some of these old posts are in … Read more
Heather says: I hope some of you are happy. Today I broke my one of my cardinal rules of cooking and not only purchased, but used and consumed shortening. It was all in the name of science mind you and the leftovers are being distributed. The first attempt? Not so great, but it was tasty … Read more
Heather says: Thin, chewy, classic chocolate chip cookie recipe. Yes, I’ll post a puffy, cakey version tomorrow. Well, if I can remember to buy shortening. Chocolate Chip Cookies Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp salt 1 cup (2 sticks butter) softened – allow them to sit at room … Read more