Category Archives: healthy eating

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 →

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          

Loreto Bake off day 3

by Ms.Mills

It was another successful day for our bakers. Today our bakers’ creations included chocolate surprise cake, marble chocolate cake, red velvet cupcakes, lemon meringue pie, ferrero rocher cupcakes, Victoria sponge and a Frozen themed birthday cake. Comhghairdeas libh go léir.  

It’s Christmas time 🌟

by Ms.Mills

‘Tis the season of self-indulgence!  A Yule log is a perfect Christmas treat, easy to make and suitable for any xmas party. The transition year students did great work today.  

Simple but effective

by Ms.Mills

The senior cycle Home Economics class got a chance to put their theory into practice yesterday evening. We examined the properties of protein- foam formation, denaturation caused by heat, acids and agitaton, gel formation, elasticity and maillard reaction.  The meringues that group 2 produced were superb. There is nothing like an fun filled Friday class … Continue reading →