Pemberton Potatoes

The Foods 11/12 classes are starting to think about, and form an opinion about Genetically Modified food.

Pemberton, BC takes this issue very seriously.  In an effort to keep their potatoes pure (and they are some of the best in world), seed potatoes are not allowed into the area.  Farmers do not want to cross contaminate their potatoes with "modified" potatoes.  So, when you buy Pemberton potatoes, you are getting a food product that is naturally good.

We've been busy - here's an update

We've had a busy Fall in all of our Foods classes.

Foods 11/12 had their own Thanksgiving dinner



Dinner rolls rising, waiting to to baked.



A Thanksgiving sign



Table setting

with

matching menu












 

   


The students planned all aspects of their meal - the theme, the food, the duties, and they had  a successful dinner (thankfully :).

The Foods 9/10 classes organized a Breakfast Invitational, planning and preparing an "egg"cellent breakfast for a few of their friends.  The menu included omelets, toast, and other treats.  Guests read interesting facts about eggs, and breakfast.  It was  an "egg"straordianry "egg"perience for all.

Here are some pictures of a few of the table settings and treats.



This fruit tray was prepared by a group of grade 9 boys.




This fruit and yogurt parfait was prepared by a group of grade 9 girls

Well done everyone!  We are "egg"ceptionally proud of all you .... and that's no yolk. 

 

Welcome to a New School Year

Ms. Smith, Ms Keane, and Ms Kurceba would like to welcome all of you back, and some of you for the first time, to Enver Creek Home Economics.   We encourage you to visit this blog often to view the pictures we have posted, check you marks,read messages we have posted,  or just to send us a message.

For Foods classes, a few adminstrative items - we will be collecting enhancement fees this week.  This helps us with the cost of the food you will be eating in class (or taking leftovers home).  You will also be required to wear an apron - either one you have brought from home, or you can rent one for the semester for $5.

NO APRON = NO COOKING

Who pays the most for food in Canada?

Who pays the most for food in Canada?

"Soda" licious

Senior Foods students have been studying food additives, and made soda using ingredients found in most kitchens.  We made:  Chai Tea Fizz, Cream Soda, Lemon Tea, Lime Seltzer, Pomegranate Fizz, and a Sports Drink.

Here are some pictures from our taste testing.....

Our tasting cups

Real cream soda (2nd from the left) IS NOT PINK!



Our taste test results

THE NUMBER ONE FAVOURITE.......................CREAM SODA

Wacky Wrappers - Staple Foods

The Foods 11/12 classes have been studying staple foods, starting with wheat.  Developing an appreciation of where our food comes from, and the issues farmers face when growing our food, has been the focus.  The fun part....making ravioli and wontons!

Making Ravioli



From this......



to this....the "Pasta Masta"

to this...the other "Pasta Masta"...


almost done



Ravioli with Garlic Infused Olive Oil sauce!

Making Wontons

Wonton Soup

In honour of wheat farmers in China who face supply and demand issues (not enough supply), loss of resources like land and water due to rapid urbanization, shortage of labour because people now want to work in the city, and unpredicable weather. 

Individual Lab Tests

Just  a reminder to all Foods 9, 10, 11, and 12 students - individual lab tests are next Monday, April 16th and Tuesday, April 17th.  If you have been actively participating in all labs, you should do just fine!

What's Been Happening in Home Ec???

We've been busy.  Here is just a small sample of what's been happening.

Making Bagels



Poaching



Glazing






Topped with rosemary, sea salt, and poppyseeds.

To knead or not to knead?

"Beary" good job Home Ec 8 students!



Nothing "Crummy" about this Crumb Cake

Good work boys from Period 2, Unit 2 - the perfect New York Crumb Cake.

Apron and Enhancement Fees

A reminder to all Foods students, all fees, the food enhancement fee of $15 and apron fee of $5, are due Monday, February 6th.  The apron fee is only if you require to rent an apron for the semester.  The sooner the fees are paid, the sooner you will be cooking.

No apron = No cooking

If you need to talk to any of the teachers about the fee, please do this soon.

Foods 11/12 - Halloween Cake Pops

The Foods 11/12 classes had fun making Halloween Cake Pops.  Who needs to buy them, when you can make them yourself!