by Gluten Free Mummy | May 18, 2022 | Desserts and Sweet Treats
The Home Economics Bit Did you know? When sugar is heated (over a dry heat it) it melts and turns golden brown in colour (between 104°C and 177°C). At this stage it becomes caramel. This process is known as caramelisation. Gluten Free Salted Caramel Cupcakes Light and...
by Gluten Free Mummy | May 14, 2022 | Desserts and Sweet Treats
The Home Economics Bit Did you know? Condensed milk and evaporated milk are both forms of concentrated milk. Up to 60% of the water content has been removed and both of these processed milks are canned. The difference between the two is their sugar content; condensed...
by Gluten Free Mummy | May 10, 2022 | Appetizers
The Home Economics Bit Did you know? White fish (e.g. cod, pollock, whiting) do not contain any fat. This is because the fat is stored in its liver, which is removed during processing. Oily fish (e.g. salmon, trout, mackerel), on the other hand, are an excellent...
by Gluten Free Mummy | May 7, 2022 | Desserts and Sweet Treats
The Home Economics Bit Did you know? School cake is a simple vanilla sponge topped with glacé icing and lots of colourful sprinkles. Its name – School Cake / Vanilla School Cake / Old School Cake / Retro School Cake – comes from it being a favourite part...
by Gluten Free Mummy | Apr 30, 2022 | Desserts and Sweet Treats
The Home Economics Bit Did you know? Many fruits, including pears and strawberries, are low in calories and are very good sources of fibre. There are two types of fibre, soluble and insoluble. Soluble fibre dissolves in water and gastrointestinal fluids and is...