by Gluten Free Mummy | Apr 26, 2023 | Breads, Scones, Biscuits and Cakes
The Home Economics Bit A marble cake is typically a Madeira cake that has a streaked or mottled, marble-like appearance. The marble effect is achieved by blending a light (e.g. vanilla) and a dark (e.g. chocolate/coffee) batter. It is also sometimes called Zebra Cake.... 
by Gluten Free Mummy | Apr 21, 2023 | Breads, Scones, Biscuits and Cakes
The Home Economics Bit The following information was sourced from www.teagasc.ie In recent years, there has been growing interest from the gluten-free and health food sectors for oats. This is due to the many health benefits that have been attributed to oats and oat... 
by Gluten Free Mummy | Mar 30, 2023 | Breads, Scones, Biscuits and Cakes
The Home Economics Bit Did you know? You can greatly increase the shelf life of apples by storing them in the fruit and vegetable drawer of your fridge. Apples will typically last for one to two weeks if stored on a countertop, but can stay fresh for 6+ weeks if they... 
by Gluten Free Mummy | Mar 7, 2023 | Breads, Scones, Biscuits and Cakes
The Home Economics Bit Did you know? According to the Irish Nutrition and Dietetic Institute 80% of Irish people do not eat enough fibre. Fibre is found in unrefined carbohydrate foods, such as wholemeal flour and bread, oats, fruits and vegetables, beans... 
by Gluten Free Mummy | Feb 27, 2023 | Breads, Scones, Biscuits and Cakes
The Home Economics Bit Did you know? The word muffin is believed to have originated from the French word moufflet, meaning soft bread, and/or the German word muffe, which translates to small cake. The first official muffin recipe was printed in the 18th century... 
by Gluten Free Mummy | Feb 3, 2023 | Breads, Scones, Biscuits and Cakes
The Home Economics Bit Did you know? This lighter than air gluten free sponge cake is made using the whisking method of cake making. The whisking method involves whisking the wet mixture to incorporate air and body into the batter. The wet mixture is usually made up... 