{"product_id":"home-ec-for-everyone-practical-life-skills-in-118-projects-cooking-sewing-laundry-clothing-domestic-arts-life-skills","title":"Home EC for Everyone: Practical Life Skills in 118 Projects: Cooking - Sewing - Laundry \u0026 Clothing - Domestic Arts - Life Skills","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTable of Contents \n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Cooking [Learning how to feed yourself starts here] \n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Boil Water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Boil an Egg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Peel a Boiled Egg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Crack an Egg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Whip Cream\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Stock Up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Be a Thrifty Shopper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Freeze Hamburger Meat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Buy an Apple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCare and Handling of Lettuce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCare and Handling of Iceberg Lettuce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Make Vinaigrette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Make Caesar Salad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Zest a Lemon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Juice a Lemon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Cut a Lemon Wedge Garnish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Chop an Onion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Measure Flour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Knead Bread Dough\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Make a Sandwich\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Refresh Stale Bread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Make Bread Crumbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Make Croutons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Make Pizza\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Have Dinner Ready in Thirty Minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Make Soup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Grill Vegetables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Sauté Vegetables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Steam Vegetables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Roast Vegetables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Blanch Vegetables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Chop Broccoli\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Make Mashed Potatoes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Cook a Steak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Cook Lamb Chops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Cook Chicken Breasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Roast a Chicken\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Brine a Bird\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Braise Beef\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Make a Pot of Chili\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Fry Chicken\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Cook a French Fry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Cook a Pot of Beans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Cook Rice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Roll a Burrito\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Make Maki\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Cook with Tofu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Repurpose Common Leftovers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Start Canning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Make Perfect Piecrust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Peel an Apple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Cream Butter, Sugar, and Eggs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Make Cookies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Frost a Birthday Cake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Make Ice Cream\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Make Sorbet in a Bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Make a Pot of Coffee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Clean a Coffeemaker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Brew a Cup of Tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to (Mostly) Decaffeinate Your Tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Make Iced Tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Clean Your Kitchen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e Sewing [Simple tasks like sewing a button are impressive when done the right way] \n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Thread a Needle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Care for Your Needles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Sew on a Button\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Make Your Own Sewing Kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Baste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Attach a Snap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Fix a Hole in Your Jeans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Fix a Hole in Your Shirt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Hem Pants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Hem the No-Sew Way\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Thread a Sewing Machine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Hem a Skirt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Make a Pillow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Make a Comfy No-Sew Fleece Pillow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Make a Super-Easy No-Sew Knot Pillow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Make an Apron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Install a Zipper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Fix a Broken Pull\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Fix a Separated Zipper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e Laundry \u0026amp; Clothing [From laundry labels to shrunken sweater care] \n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Read a Laundry Label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Sort a Heap of Dirty Clothes for Washing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Remove Ketchup from a White Shirt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Wash a Load of Clothes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Wash a Down Comforter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Care for a Sweater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Save a Shrunken Sweater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Dry Sweaters on a Drying 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Spill from Carpet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Remove Pet Stains from Carpet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Poop on Poop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to \"Spring Clean\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e Life Skills [A few grace notes for the finishing touches of pleasant living] \n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Make a Household Budget\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Set the Table for a Fancy Formal Dinner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Answer a Wedding Invitation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Pack a Suitcase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Tie a Scarf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Tie a Tie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Tie a Necktie on Someone Else\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Polish a Pair of Shoes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Write a Thank You Note\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Stock a First-Aid Kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e Index \n\u003cbr\u003e Conversion 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This would be a good gift for folks on their own for the first time and will circulate widely in public and school libraries.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eBooklist​\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrief Description\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"This book has been adapted from The useful book, Ã2016\"--Copyright page.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSharon Bowers is the author of \u003ci\u003eGhoulish Goodies, Candy Construction\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Lazy Way to Cook Your Meals\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives in New York City and Dublin, Ireland \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eDavid Bowers is the author of \n\u003ci\u003eDad's Own Guide to Housekeeping \u003c\/i\u003eand \n\u003ci\u003eBake Like a Man: A Real Man's Cookbook\u003c\/i\u003e. He lives in New York City and Dublin, Ireland.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you remember your scissors?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the tremendous pleasure of learning how to do it yourself how to cook, sew, clean, and more, the way it used to be taught in Home Ec class. With illustrated step by step instructions, plus relevant charts, lists, and handy graphics, Home Ec for everyone offers a crash course in learning 118 practical life skills-everything from frosting the perfect birthday cake to fixing a zipper to whitening a dingy T-shirt to packing a suitcase (the right way). It's all made clear in plain, nontechnical language for any level of DIYer, and it comes with a guarantee: No matter how simple the task, doing it with your own two hands provides a feeling of accomplishment that no app or device will ever give you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eBooklist\u003c\/span\u003e 05\/15\/2021 pg. 19 (EAN 9781523512379, Paperback)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eBowers, Sharon\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSharon Bowers is the author of \u003ci\u003eGhoulish Goodies, Candy Construction\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Lazy Way to Cook Your Meals\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives in New York City and Dublin, Ireland \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eBowers, David\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDavid Bowers is the author of \n\u003ci\u003eDad's Own Guide to Housekeeping \u003c\/i\u003eand \n\u003ci\u003eBake Like a Man: A Real Man's Cookbook\u003c\/i\u003e. 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