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Quick, Easy, and Filling Breakfast Ideas

Heather says:

I mentioned last month that we go through a lot of eggs in our house and once again I'm working with the American Egg Board to bring you some quick, easy, and filling breakfast ideas. Did I forget to mention cheap and healthy*, too?

*Oh sure, you can certainly ruin the healthy part with your preparation choices, but on their own, eggs are a great source of protein which helps prevent that blood sugar crash that makes your own leg look appetizing right about 10am.

It doesn't take any time to fry an egg. In fact, I can pretty much guarantee you can fry a couple of eggs in less time than it takes to go through the drive through during rush hour.

What?

You don't know how?

You're in luck, I already have a how to fry an egg tutorial ready to go for you. Sure, your first few won't be gorgeous, but the amount of money saved by cooking at home will certainly outweigh the few eggs you scramble -heh. Right now, the average cost of an egg is around $0.15.

Are you a fan of the breakfast skillet? It's a super easy to make with oven roasted potatoes, cheese, and a few other leftover odds and ends.

Currently my favorite quick and easy breakfast is a Tex-Mex twist on the whole breakfast skillet idea and it's a great way to use up leftovers* to prepare breakfast in less time than the drive through.

*Ok, you caught me, I double the recipes required to ensure there are plenty of leftovers for the next few mornings.

Tex-Mex Breakfast Skillet

Now, hang on to the edge of your seat, this dish is incredibly difficult to prepare.

Microwave leftover Spanish Rice, Black Beans, until hot and top with a  fried egg or two and salsa. Oh sure, if you want to get all fancy you can sprinkle some cheese on there.

Need some variety? It's also delicious with refried beans.

And don't be scared to try out other combinations of rice, beans, and eggs. I've been known to scarf leftover Hoppin' John with my eggs. Dirty rice, red beans, and some andouille sausage? Don't knock it until you try it.

More quick and easy breakfast ideas

Need some breakfasts that are completely ready to grab and go? Then you'll want to turn these into breakfast burritos which can be frozen ahead of time. If you're going to prepare a big batch of breakfast burritos, I'd suggest creating an assembly line and scrambling the eggs to speed up the process. Fill and fold your burritos and place them on a sheet pan to freeze quickly; once the burritos are frozen, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and store with the rest in a gallon size freezer bag. On your next busy morning, pull it out of the freezer, unwrap, nuke, and go. My kids are huge fans of breakfast burritos on any morning, it doesn't have to be a busy one.

If you want to get fancy or just change things up a bit, you can scramble eggs with chorizo -personally I prefer Spanish style chorizo to Mexican, but that's up to you. This make excellent filling for breakfast burritos, Mexican chorizo and regular pork sausage work just as well.

Remember that broccoli cheddar frittata from last month? The leftovers are perfect for a quick microwave breakfast. If you want to get super creative,  you can also cook that frittata in a muffin tin. Just be sure to spray the tin with baking spray, then bake at 350°F for 20 – 25 minutes -watch carefully.  Once the eggs are fully cooked, remove them from the tin, freeze on a sheet pan, and then store in a gallon freezer bag for another grab, microwave, and go breakfast idea.

Easy peasy, no?

Head over to the Incredible Edible Egg Facebook Fan Page where there are a lot more ideas on the Virtual Refrigerator Door application. Fans who provide their email address are also eligible to win a few cool prizes (iPads, digital cameras, etc)

What are your favorite quick and easy breakfast ideas?

Jenn Fowler has some great egg ideas at  Frugal Upstate.

This post was sponsored by the American Egg Board, all opinions are my own.

Quick, Easy, and Filling Breakfast Ideas is a post from: Home Ec 101 ©Home Ec 101.com 2007 - 2011

How to Clean An Electric Kettle

*Note to Longtime Home-Ec 101 Readers – I've been working hard on improving the navigation on this site. Click the Clean It Tab in the menu bar to find all the cleaning articles organized into some semblance of order. Neat, huh?*

Dear Home-Ec 101:

I have an electric water kettle that I've used for years. Since it can't go in the dishwasher or even really be hand washed other than just rinsing it out, I am always careful to empty any leftover water out before I store it. My parents came to visit in July and apparently when the kettle was put away there was some water left in it which I just discovered last night. I dumped it out and wiped it out with soapy water and a sponge but there is still some residue on the bottom. I used it to boil water for instant gravy last night and the gravy tasted funny, not sure if it was the water or the gravy mix. What is the best product to use to get this residue out? Could I use a limescale remover (CLR, limeaway, etc.) or is that not safe? Normal soap & water scrubbing is not touching it.

Signed,

Tail Over Teakettle

Heather says:

Rest assured, it was the gravy mix.

I kid, of course.

In this case, I'd reach for Bar Keeper's Friend. It's acidic like limescale removers, but it's safe for contact with food surfaces. I know long time readers are probably tired of hearing of this product, but it's cheap, easy to find (think Walmart near the Comet). I was once in one of those fancy cooking stores and I saw they had a small can of BKF and some sponges for $14.  I nearly spit out my latte -when in Rome. . .  Seriously, skip the fancy cooking store, and grab a big can for usually less than $3 or $4.

That should do the trick.

If you don't want to wait until you have BKF on hand, fill the reservoir with white vinegar and allow it to soak for a while, then add some baking soda for the entertainment value -look a volcano! Actually, dump out the vinegar and rinse out the kettle. Really you don't need the science experiment part, but that's some quality entertainment right there. If there is still some residue try scrubbing with a damp sponge and a paste of baking soda and salt (this has an alkaline pH which may work where the vinegar failed).

Edited to add – Please remember to unplug and let the electric kettle cool before cleaning.

Good luck!

Send your questions to helpme@home-ec101.com

How to Clean An Electric Kettle is a post from: Home Ec 101 ©Home Ec 101.com 2007 - 2011

Tuesday Talk, Site Maintenance and Navigation

Heather says:

Over the next few days I'm going to take a short break from writing and dive into the organization of this site. Don't worry, I won't be changing the overall look or feel, as I'm pretty content with that. I will be creating more topic pages which will hopefully help make the articles on this site more easily accessible. While WordPress (the platform I use to publish this site) makes adding content very easy, it operates under the assumption that old posts are less relevant. The truth of the matter is that How to Clean the Bathtub is just as relevant today as when it was written.

As I get started, I'm open to suggestions. Feel free to leave your ideas in the comments or send them along to helpme@home-ec101.com. Thank you for your patience.

 

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How to Be A Fabulous Knitter/Crocheter–Talk the Talk

Vera says:

Every discipline has its own jargon, and knitting and crocheting is no different. When I first started my blog, my audience was mostly other crafters, so we shared the same language.

As my audience expanded, and others read my blog, I only became aware of my lapse into needlespeak when a reader made the following comment.

I have no idea what an SNB at the LYS is, but it sounds like fun.

Whoops! Apparently,  I had some explaining to do.

Here are a few terms to make you either sound like a pro or explain what you've come across. These are not general abbreviations like k for knit, p for purl, or yo for yarn over (I'll get to that in the future), bit a few terms to that knitters and crocheters use to describe out major obsessions, yarn and projects.

LYS: Local Yarn Shop. The yarn shop in your area.  I was so happy that my  LYS had the yarn I needed, and I wouldn't need to order it online.

SNB: Stitch and B****. A gathering of knitter and crocheters to sit, knit, crochet, and  and chat.  One of the things Jean missed the most about Charleston is the often raucous SNBs at the LYS.

Stash: Yarn on hand, but it could also refer to other items such as needles or various items.  Often a point of obsession.  My stash is so out of control that I fear a visit from Hoarders

Stash Diving: Obtaining yarn for a project from stash on hand.  Often used as a badge of pride.  Got all the yarn I needed for my sweater by stash diving.

SEX: Stash Enhancement Expedition: Shopping or trading to increase stash, usually yarn.  Jill raised a few eyebrows among the non knitters when she wrote in her blog that she was going out for SEX.

FO: Finished object. After nearly a year of stop and go knitting, Shelia finally had an FO.

UFO: Unfinished object. We are so amazed that Patty refuses to have any UFOs and only works on one project at a time.

KAL/CAL: Knit Along/Crochet Along: When a group of knitters or crocheters gather, either in person or virtually to work on the  same project or different projects in conjunction with the same event.  I  finished up my crocheted shell on the last day of the Tour de France KAL.

Frog/Tink: Ripping out a project–Rip it…Rip it. Tink also means to rip out a project; it's knit spelled backwards. It broke Kay's to frog the sweater so far into the project, but she knew that making a sweater that fit properly is always best.

Now, go forth and talk the talk!

 

[image error]Vera Hannaford lives and crafts in Charleston, South Carolina. She pretty much lost her knitting, crocheting, and blogging mojos over the summer with only one FO (pictured on the left) from a Tour de France KAL/CAL. She hopes the cooler weather triggers her yearly hat knitting and crocheting phases.  Feel free to ask any knitting and crocheting questions in the comments.

 

 

 

How to Be A Fabulous Knitter/Crocheter–Talk the Talk is a post from: Home Ec 101 ©Home Ec 101.com 2007 - 2011

How to Clean a Toaster

Dear Home-Ec 101,

I have a lovely stainless steel, 4 slice, toaster, with crumb tray. I clean out the crumb tray, wipe everything down, and shake it like a martini over the trash can, but when I set it back down, its still got crumbs falling out. Repeat process many times, plus when I look down in the toaster it looks like a pepper shaker exploded on the inside. Now I am guessing I am not supposed to scrub it in the sink, but how do I clean the inside of the toaster?

Signed,
Toasted in Tottingham

Heather says:

Good call on not dunking the toaster in the sink. This is another one of those chores whose frequency really depends on how much toast and what kind of toast your prepare. Those of us who dig everything bagels are just begging to clean out our toasters after every use. I figure it's a worthwhile tradeoff.

Before we even talk about cleaning the toaster, go ahead, reach over and unplug that bad boy. Got it? Ok. And if you just finished making a huge batch of toast, you probably want to wait a few minutes before getting started.

Find a clean, soft toothbrush and a rag dampened with dilute vinegar, a green scrubby, and some dish soap.

Pop the bottom tray off -over the sink, unless you really enjoy sweeping.  Set the toaster aside and shake the tray over the sink to remove as much loose crumb debris as you can.  Then use a little dish soap and your green scrubby remove the remaining nastiness. Rinse well and set aside to dry. Now take your dry toothbrush and gently sweep out any crumbs clinging to the inside of the toothbrush. Now, don't get carried away, you're not following your dentist's orders to brush in circles. Gently flick crumbs away in the same direction as the wires run.

Be careful, if you break a wire, there's a good chance you're going to have to one-sided toast.

You may want to turn the toaster upside down and brush around the edges of where the crumb tray fits, too.

Now gently shake, shake, shake your toaster over the sink until it quits raining crumbs or you get bored.

Wipe down the outside of your toaster with the damp rag and you're good to go.

If you're still having crumb issues, make sure the tray has a secure fit. If the tray isn't catching everything, that may be the cause of your crumbs. Another potential source is sloppy spousal or child clean up. Not everyone understands that wiping down the counters includes moving small appliances. If this is the cause, you may need to provide a remedial counter wiping session.

Submit your questions to helpme@home-ec101.com.

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Cheddar Cauliflower Bites

Heather says:

I'm not sure whether to file these cheddar broccoli bites under, breakfast, side dish, or healthy snack. The truth of the matter is everyone in the house attacked cauliflower for what may be the first time in their lives. In the future, I think I will tweak this recipe (and update with my favorite) a tiny bit by experimenting with adding a splash of hot sauce or cayenne pepper to the recipe. Perhaps I'll use seasoned salt instead of plain. I encourage you to try the same.

If you want to create a nut-free version of this recipe, simply swap out the almonds for bread crumbs. It's that easy.

As written, this recipe is gluten free -provided you follow Bran's advice to avoid gluten cross-contamination.

: Cheddar Cauliflower Bites

: Baked cheese and cauliflower patties with ground almonds instead of the usual bread crumbs.

1 medium size head of cauliflower, chopped and steamed until tender1 cup almonds1/2 bunch (about 4) of green onions, chopped3 eggs, beaten6 – 8oz Cheddar cheese, gratedsalt – I used 1/2 teaspoon you may decide more is neededa few turns of ground pepper Instructions:

Take your steamed cauliflower and use either a pastry blender or a chef knife to chop the cauliflower into more uniform pieces. You don't want big chunks or the patties will fall apart. Pre-heat the oven to 375°F.

Use a food processor to pulse the almonds until you have a somewhat coarse meal. I like the texture of the almonds in the patties, you may prefer the tenderness of traditional breadcrumbs. If the latter is the case, you'll want to pulse the almonds carefully until they are finely ground, BUT be careful not to go too far or you'll make almond butter.

Throw everything into a bowl and mix thoroughly. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray or line it with parchment paper.  Now use your CLEAN hands to shape the mix into small patties. Don't worry they aren't going to spread like cookies, they can sit pretty close to each other on the baking sheet. Just leave enough room to turn them with a spatula.

Bake at 375°F for 12 – 15 minutes, turn and bake for an additional 10 – 12 minutes depending on how browned you prefer your cheese.

Preparation time: 5 – 10 minutes (unless you like to take pictures, then much longer)

Cooking time: 25 minute(s)

Number of servings (yield): 6

Here are a few more pictures of the process:

Enjoy!

Inspired by StaceySnacksOnline's Broccoli Bites.

Cheddar Cauliflower Bites is a post from: Home Ec 101 ©Home Ec 101.com 2007 - 2011

What Can You Do to Fix Stained Grout?

Dear Home-Ec 101,

I just read your post about scrubbing tile floors. I need to do this! I've swept and mopped for three years on my tile floors, and I've been knowing I need to do something to make the grout white again. I did the test to see if my grout had been sealed. It hasn't! Is this why it turned brown? I feel like a terrible housekeeper! Is it too late to seal the grout after three years? Will I be able to restore them to white again? I'm looking forward to your future posts!

Signed,
Grody in Groton

Heather says:

Yes, you can make permanently stained grout look white again! I want to warn you the solution is a little labor intensive -especially in a large room like a kitchen, but the payoff is high.

First I want to remind you that grout is very porous and this why it stains so easily. You can certainly try to remove some stains, but sometimes the stain removal process can damage the grout itself. Personally, I have no interest in replacing grout, if I can at all help it which leads me to the solution for stained grout.

Stain your grout, but this time do it on purpose.

Since grout is porous, it will also accept an application of grout colorant. Grout colorants comes in a variety of colors and application methods. Some grout colorants expect you to apply with a paint brush -I do not have a steady hand, so that sounds like a nightmare for floors with tiny tiles and grout lines. There are also sponge rollers and pens. The brush application method is probably the most economical, but the pen really appeals to me.

This video has annoying background music but shows how the colorant is applied:

Thoroughly clean the tile and grout before using the colorant and have a damp rag ready to immediately wipe up any colorant that lands on the tile instead of the grout. Just like with regular paint, it's much easier to deal with immediately than to wait.

Please keep in mind that grout colorant will quickly be absorbed by unglazed tiles, as they are nearly as porous and stain friendly as the grout itself.

Some grout colorants are also sealers others will have to be sealed after application.

Depending on the size of the room you're looking to restore, this is a fairly inexpensive home improvement. Your biggest investment will be the time involved. Be sure to follow the package directions carefully for best results.

Good luck!

Send your questions to helpme@home-ec101.com.

 

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Ribs: Beef, Pork, Country-Style, Baby back, Spare, or Short

Dear Home Ec 101,

You mentioned ribs and I want to try to make some, but I get overwhelmed at the butcher shop. What ribs are best for what cooking style? Can you explain different types of ribs?

Signed,

New Age Girl

Heather says:

Absolutely, beef or pork depends solely on your preference, just keep in mind that beef ribs are larger and meatier-here's where you say, "Duh, Heather cows are bigger than pigs." To which I counter with, "You should see what people Google to land on Home-Ec 101," I'm learning you cannot over-explain anything. Humor me.

Now here's a handy chart that will help you visualize what I'm trying to explain:

Country style ribs may or may not contain bones and are cut from the blade end of the pork loin and personally I find the amount of fat makes these difficult to eat. I don't advise serving these for a fancy occasion. Have plenty of napkins on hand, but do know that the fat helps keep the meat tender and moist. Country style ribs are most often braised.

Baby back ribs are cut from the center and blade portion of the pork loin and are quite lean. Generally you want to remember the idea of low and slow with baby back ribs for the most tender results. These ribs generally have a lot of connective tissue and heating too quickly will cause those proteins to denature and become tough, but slow heating can circumvents that process. Smoking or slow roasting baby back ribs is the way to go,  follow this up with a quick finish on the grill or under the broiler make these some of my favorites.

Spare ribs owe their name to how they used to be prepared, on a stick or spear, and over time and translations this became spare. Some people counter that theory with the idea that the name references the spare or extra meat on the belly side of the ribs. Do we care that much? I don't. Spare ribs are cut from the lower portion of the ribs, just above the belly. Generally there is a little more fat on spare ribs which can yield more tender results.  Stick with the same preparation style as baby back ribs.

Here's my favorite method: Memphis Style Dry Rubbed Pork Spareribs.

Rib tips are usually contain only cartilage (and meat) rather than bone and are cut from -wait for it- the tips of the ribs.

Short ribs are always beef ribs and generally a couple of inches thick, sometimes the meat is cut into chunks with only one rib per piece. Here's a recipe for beer braised short ribs, it's a little different from your usual tomato based bbq sauce. If that's what you're after, this is my favorite tomato based bbq sauce for beef ribs.

Finally, you may be saying, but everyone says I should boil my ribs.

Questions?

Send your questions to helpme@home-ec101.com.

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Potential Sources for Mildew Odor in a Bedroom: A Friday Ask the Audience

Dear Home-Ec 101,
There is a musty / mildew smell in my home, but I'm having issues locating the source of the smell. As far as I can tell, it's restricted to one bedroom. I've examined all of my clothing, removed the air conditioner, checked all of the furniture, and even the air ducts. I'm guessing it might be in the carpet? Any ideas? The mildew smell is driving me crazy, and I'm sure the bleach fumes aren't great for me either.

Thank you for any and all suggestions help!
Signed,
Musty in Muncie

Heather says:

First of all, you are right to not ignore a musty or mildew scent in a home. While the chances are that it's cause was rather benign -not thoroughly drying carpeting after cleaning up a pet mess- there are chances that the smell may be your first clue to a more serious problem.

The sniff test is one of the less than fun homeowner chores, but get ready, you're going to try to find the source of the problem. If you have central AC, turn it off and turn off any fans in the room. What you're going to do is try to zero in on the source of the smell and we don't want anything stirring the air, making that more difficult. Enter the room and shut the door.

Begin trying to find the source of the smell by following the mildew.

Mildew is likely to be found around sources of moisture.

Check your windows as a potential site for mildew growth.

Sometimes condensation occurs due to temperature differences between indoors and out. If the blinds are never opened this moisture may take a long time to evaporate, especially if the window is on the north side of a home.

Sometimes there is a problem with the flashing around a window that has allowed rain or melting snow or ice to seep down into the walls. If this has occurred, mold may be growing inside your walls.

Remove switch plates and outlet covers.

Is the air trapped in the walls musty? Is the room adjacent to the bathroom, kitchen, or laundry where there may be a hidden, leaky pipe?

Check the HVAC vents.

Sometimes, especially homes on crawl spaces, it's possible your duct work may have a leak. If this is the case, stale or musty odors may be drawn into your home. (We actually had this issue and our only clue was a musty odor in a bathroom;  I'm just so thrilled we spent part of the summer air conditioning the crawl space.)

Look up at the ceiling.

Look for any discolorations that may hint at water damage.

Finally get down on your hands and knees and check the most likely source, your carpeting.

Work your way around the room. If the smell is isolated to a certain spot and you know that there is ongoing problem exacerbating the situation (a leaky pipe, window, or toilet) then first dry the area thoroughly. A shop vac is great for extracting any water. Then lightly spray the area with a dilute solution of white vinegar (about 50:50) and set up a fan to dry the area thoroughly. If after two applications this has not taken care of the mildew odor, it's time to ensure that mildew is not growing in the pad or the subflooring. If this is the case, the carpet and pad may have to be patched or replaced (depending on the size of the mold growth).

If the subflooring also shows signs of mold / mildew growth, it will need to be sanded and sealed to prevent recurrence.

Home Eccers, have I missed any potential sources of mold / mildew growth in a bedroom?

Send your questions to helpme@home-ec101.com.

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How to Scrub a Tile Floor

Dear Home-Ec 101,

I was looking on your site for information on the best (and hopefully most efficient) way to scrub floors.  I found posts on your site about linoleum and mopping, but the only thing I found on scrubbing was a sentence saying that scrubbing floors required significantly more water.  I have tile floors in my kitchen and bathroom and 3 young children.  They are always dirty, and I have a baby who is crawling on them.

Thanks so much!

Signed,
Tiled-In Toddler Town

Heather says:

When scrubbing tile, you want to avoid harsh cleaners. Acids usually won't affect the tile, but they can damage the seal protecting the grout and if the grout is unsealed, they can damage the grout itself. Strongly alkaline cleaners (like bleach) can also damage the sealant.

Before starting, check to see if your grout is sealed. Don't worry, there's a very simple test for this. Just sprinkle a drop of water on the grout, if it beads, the grout is sealed and you are on easy street -well as easy as life with three young kids ever is. If the grout darkens where the water was applied, the grout needs to be sealed, pronto. Since it has to be cleaned first, I'll address how to seal grout in a future post.

You should NOT need to scrub your flooring often. This should only happen a couple of times a year at most or if you've slacked for a while and the dirt has had a chance to get comfortable with help from sticky friends like hair spray or spilled food. I have a steam cleaner I use for routine cleaning.

Before starting, sweep or vacuum the room thoroughly. You'll save a lot of work getting rid of the loose dirt, first.

To scrub a tile floor, you'll need:

at least one bucket -I like having a second for rinse water, or I just use the sink or tub in a small bathroommild detergent, preferably pH neutral, but something like the plain original Dawn dish soap will dowarm watera scrub brushseveral old towelstwo ragssomething to kneel on, unless you truly hate your knees and have no plans to wear shorts or skirts in the next week or so

Fill your bucket with warm water, add just a squirt or two of detergent. You don't want it sudsy, when you are scrubbing, you're mostly relying on physical energy to remove dirt rather than chemical. (We've talked about these mechanisms in the past, in relation to laundry).

Dip one of your rags in the bucket and wring it well, this is to address smudges on the baseboard and everything else you notice while on your hands and knees (it's amazing what a different perspective can reveal sometimes). Keep this in easy reach.

Mentally divide the room into smallish squares, no more than a couple of feet across. Dip your brush into the soapy water and gently scrub in circular motions, be sure to try to pull dirt away from the corners rather than pushing into them. Rinse your brush often to prevent just transferring dirt from one area to another.  The bristles of the scrub brush sweep up and trap the dirt which is then rinsed away. (This is why I have a separate bucket for rinse water, you don't want to just keep dipping your scrub brush back into dirty water and potentially picking up the same dirt to reapply it to the floor)

Wet your other rag with plain water and squeeze to remove most of the water. Use this to wipe / rinse your finished square.  Wipe up any excess water with one of your old towels and move on to your next area. Don't skip the rinsing step, soap can leave a sticky film behind that attracts dirt. Your freshly scrubbed floor will look dirty even faster with that invisible accessory.

Keep moving from one section to another. Usually, I work from one corner toward the door, but I have an exception for the bathrooms because I have boys. When it comes to the bathroom, I always save around the toilet for last, as the idea of spreading even very dilute urine around skeeves me out a bit.

Remember that while your tile floor shouldn't be damaged by water that your baseboards and cabinetry may not be as durable. Work quickly along the baseboards to prevent water from damaging the wood or cabinetry and wipe up any excess water quickly.

It's not rocket science, but it is work. Again, this is not how you should clean your flooring on a weekly basis, scrubbing should be reserved only for very deep cleaning as scrub brushes themselves can damage the sealant protecting your grout.

Send your questions to helpme@home-ec101.com.

 

 

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