Category Archives: Food Studies

TY students investigate gluten free alternatives 

by Ms.Mills

Gluten free carrot cake          Jamie Oliver’s gluten free carrot cake is a must. Ingredients 225 g gluten-free self-raising flour , plus extra for dusting 2 large free-range eggs 125 g soft brown sugar 125 ml sunflower oil 1½ teaspoons ground ginger 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 eating apple 200 g carrots 1 … Continue reading →

Semi-final of the Loreto Bake Off

by Ms.Mills

On your marks get set bake! Today we had our semi-final of the bake off. The students were required to take part in a technical challenge. The technical challenge tested the bakers’ technical ability but also their patience in a two hour battle to create a scrumptious shortcrust pastry dish. Two senior students and three … Continue reading →

Oh what a night! 

by Ms.Mills

I would like to say a huge thank you and well done to all the students who were  involved in the open night lastnight. Maith sibh, you all showed great teamwork and commitment to the subject #teamhomeeconomics                    

Ones to watch in 2016 

by Ms.Mills

Very worthwhile article in The Irish Times magazine a few weeks ago on “The ones to watch in 2016”. Chefs foodies, tech enthusiasts and folk from the design scene. homeeconomics #Irish #sharinginformation #homegrown #appdevelopers #blogging #foodscienceandnutrition #designers #foodblogging