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Home Economics: Back to basics

Heather Brady of Scoil Mhuire, Trim praises the benefits of home cooking Food preparation and table gatherings can offer quality family time, as well as making a vital contribution to the overall health and well-being of the family.   The benefits of home-cooked family meals Health: Many convenience foods are laden with sugar and salt, which […]

Lunch Box: Food safety 101

1. Hygiene Basic food safety becomes even more important when food is being packed away and stored for lunches. Simple steps like washing your hands before touching food, and using separate chopping boards for meat/poultry and vegetables can prevent cross-contamination. Remember to wash your containers daily (inside and out) with hot soapy water to prevent […]

Lunch Box Tips

Lunchboxes can come in all shapes and forms, serving different purposes. Here, we look at three distinctive styles… Lunch Bags Lunch bags are the most traditional of lunchboxes on this list, providing a cool, stylish method of transport for your food. Many are thermally insulated, to keep sandwiches, yoghurts and snacks chilled for up to […]

How to: roast peppers

This foolproof method means you’ll never need to buy jarred red peppers again! 1 Preheat the oven to 230°C/210°C fan/gas mark 8 and place a rack in the upper half of the oven. Line a baking tray with tin foil. 2 Cut the peppers in half and remove the stems, seeds and membranes. Lay the […]

Home economics: back to basics

Heather Brady of Scoil Mhuire, Trim praises the benefits of home cooking Food preparation and table gatherings can offer quality family time, as well as making a vital contribution to the overall health and well-being of the family.     The benefits of home-cooked family meals Health: Many convenience foods are laden with sugar and salt, […]

Guide to times for slow cooking

Here’s a basic guide to approximate cooking times when using a slow cooker. Bear in mind that these are estimated times only and that cooking times will vary with the type of food being cooked, the size of the pieces and the other ingredients. Follow a recipe for best results.   Food type Approximate cooking […]

Guide to times for slow cooking

Here’s a basic guide to approximate cooking times when using a slow cooker. Bear in mind that these are estimated times only and that cooking times will vary with the type of food being cooked, the size of the pieces and the other ingredients. Follow a recipe for best results. Food type Approximate cooking times […]