Heather says: The in-laws are coming, the in-laws are coming! Stock the fridge, check the pantry, the in-laws are coming. Company can wreck a budget in no time flat, especially if you’re caught unprepared. If you celebrate, have you planned for Easter dinner? What about decorating Easter Eggs? Now’s the time to check the … Read more
Dear Home Ec 101: How do you make gravy? Does it all come from a jar? ~Dry in Dover Heather says: There is a knack to gravy, but it’s simple to make once you understand the secret. When the meat (roast, chicken etc.) has finished cooking, pour all of the drippings* into a fat separator. … Read more
Heather says: Here at Home Ec 101, we get many questions on how to stretch those grocery dollars. One of my personal favorites is to roast chicken. You can get a lot of bang for your buck when you buy whole chickens. As you are choosing your chicken, be sure to watch the amount of … Read more
Dear Home-ec 101, I brought home a rather large chicken from the deli the other day and now I’m sick of looking at it. What can I do to finish off the meat? -Sprouting Feathers In Sante Fe Heather says: If I were feeling peckish, I’d whip up a batch of chicken noodle soup. One … Read more