In 1955, Young America Films, an educational and instructional video production company, released a nine-minute short simply titled, “Why Study Home Economics?” It opens on two high school-aged ...

The American diet is in bad shape. Fewer than 12% of adults eat the USDA’s recommended daily 1.5-2 cups of fruit, and only 10% meet the recommended 2-3 cups of vegetables. Despite a brief uptick in ...

ABC is making some changes to its lineup following the resolution of the writers strike. Comedy Home Economics has been canceled after three seasons, and new drama High Potential has been moved to ...

We got a window into Americans’ financial security on Tuesday from the Federal Reserve’s annual Survey of Household Economics and Decisionmaking — better known as the SHED. Seventy-two percent of ...

Some possible optimism here for the future of ABC‘s Home Economics. We’ve learned that cast options have been extended beyond the June 30 deadline, possibly indicating that renewal prospects are good ...

I’m throwing out too much food. You are, too. I’m essentially a functioning human being (low-frequency functional, but still), so I know I can’t be the only one. This makes me feel bad because what ...

Basic cooking skills are lacking in today’s world, thanks to microwavable meals and the numerous grab-and-go options available at every grocery store. And then there is the convenience of food ...