Whisks at the ready! A great start to the second heat
Well done to all our bakers who took part in the Loreto Bake Off today in school. Brilliant effort by all #HomeEconomics #LoretoBakeOff #firstyears #talent
Tag Archives: food education
Simple but effective
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
Raising awarenesses- get to know your labels
Coeliacs can experience one or more of these problems: diarrhoea constipation weight loss chronic tiredness anaemia failure to thrive in children chronic mouth ulcers stomach pain and bloating indigestion bone pain moodiness or depression infertility recurrent miscarriages Take a look at some gluten free produce the students gathered form their own cupboards and local shops. … Continue reading
As autumn winter 2015 approaches and we are getting back into the swing of things, feeling tired and sluggish is inevitable. We are more likely to catch every virus going, develop brittle, lifeless hair and nails. Take a look at some of the foods we should be eating to look and feel your best 💪🏼
© easyfoodmagazine
Ironing it out- great article in Easyfood magazine this month
We will be busy analysing our food choices to see are we getting the correct amount and type of nutrients for optimum health.
Taking a deep look at nutritional labeling
Energy is measured in kilocalories (kcal) or kilojoules (kJ) In class today we look at energy balance and how to calculate the energy value in KJ and Kcals. Energy balance is reached when : energy intake = energy output If energy intake is greater than energy output, this means being overweight or obese ¨If energy … Continue reading
Less guilty succulent homemade beef burgers
A good burger never fails to fully satisfy the hunger signals. The best thing about making your own beef burger is that it gives you the chance to have a burger that’s seasoned, cooked and dressed how you like it. However, the most important ingredient is the beef and more importantly how that beef is … Continue reading
Homegrown Food Festival Donegal Day 1
It was lovely to meet Rachel Allen in Lettekenny today. Plenty of food for thought for the Home Economics kitchen in September. Great to see such innovation and dedicated artisan producers, especially Donegal based businesses. From the most amazing sausages from “Barry Johns”, mint jelly from “Bidlims Moods”, a selection of guilty pleasures from “MallowMia” … Continue reading
QOTD
Very appropriate quote for today’s outing to http://www.homegrownfoodfestival.ie/ at home here in Donegal. I’m never one to turn down good food. Always stop to taste! #mindfuleating #goodfood #localfoodsgood, supportlocal #foodfestival
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