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.