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
Never has there been a better time to study Home Economics. I’ve tried to come up with my top 12 reasons for you to think about studying Home Economics for the Junior and Leaving Certificate Cycle . Hopefully you will find this helpful.
How to do we solve this issue? Make Home Economics compulsory. Home Economics provides students with vital life skills, how to plan and cook nutritious and economical meals and how to select healthy nutritious food for themselves and their family #foodeducation #foodliteracy#makehomeeconomicscompulsory #nomoreexcuses #foodliteracy#homeeconomics #confidenceintheirpreparation How to do we solve this issue? Make Home Economics … Continue reading
If you are a fan of garlic bread but want to try a healthy alternative without using butter, substitute the butter with coconut oil or rapeseed oil and enjoy. Simple, yet delicious and ideal side for a BBQ, picnic or al fresco feasting.
Taking the “OUCH” out of fish and chips!- Oh my cod I can’t believe it! This competition does exactly what it says on the tin- a cookery competition that gives students the opportunity to create tasty, healthy, honest, flavoursome and affordable restaurant meals at home. From the beginning we were well looked after by all the assistants in … Continue reading
Delighted to announce, out of 1350 students, that Simone O’ Toole (5th year) is through to the All Island Cook Off for Fine Dine at Mine 2014 in St. Angela’s College on the 7th May. Just in time for World Home Economics day today! It is amazing what you can rustle up in the kitchen here … Continue reading
The young ladies in St Dominic’s completed their 3-R-trail for the Fine Dine At Mine – Cookery Competition. RESEARCH- RESTAURANT – RECIPE! The students were required to enter their favourite restaurant dish suitable for two people, main course only! The deadline was last week so now we would like to show you our impressive dishes. The competition gave the … Continue reading
The young ladies in St Dominic’s have eagerly started on their 3-R-trail for the Fine Dine At Mine – Cookery Competition. RESEARCH- RESTAURANT – RECIPE! The students are required to enter their favourite restaurant dish suitable for two people, main course only! The competition gives students an opportunity to create tasty, healthy and affordable restaurant … Continue reading
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