HERBS/ AND SPICES, FOODS FLAVOURING AND COLOURING Herbs and spices belong to a group of substances known as “Food Additives”. Food additives are substances deliberately added to food to improve… Read More »CONDIMENTS AND SEASONING
Fish and sea foods are creatures that live in either fresh or salt water. They are broadly classified into two groups namely: Fin fish Shell fish: The fin are fish… Read More »SEA FOOD COOKERY
MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS Milk is a creamy liquid produced from the mammary glands of all female mammals for feeding their young ones. Milk can be produced from cows, horses,… Read More »MILK COOKERY
STRUCTURE OF THE EGG Eggs are produced by domesticated bird such as chicken, turkey, duck, goose and guinea fowl. The hen’s egg of average size weights approximately 56 g, they… Read More »EGG COOKERY
Poultry refers to meat derived from some domesticated birds such as fowls, guinea fowls, turkeys, ducks and pigeons. The composition and nutritive value of poultry is similar to that of… Read More »POULTRY COOKERY
Meat is the muscle derived from animals after slaughtering them. Meat is made of bundles of muscles fibres. Each separate fibre contains water, protein, numerous salts and extractives. The fibres… Read More »MEAT COOKERY
This is the way and manner by which food is dished out and served so that it looks appetizing for the guest to enjoy usually, two or three course meals… Read More »FOOD SERVICES
Types of parties include; housewarming, naming, birthday, wedding etc. Also, there are special foods peculiar to special occasions such as cocktails, buffets, luncheons etc. Types of Parties Parties can be… Read More »TYPES OF PARTY
Food plays an important role in our day to day life. This implies that the service of food has always been associated with intimate human relationship. For a celebration, there… Read More »THE ART OF ENTERTAINMENT
Before drafting or buying a pattern, it is necessary to have accurate body measurements. Ask someone to take your body measurements for accuracy and good fit. Body measurements can be… Read More »BODY MEASUREMENTS
Malaria: Malaria is caused by a parasite which is spread by the anopheles mosquito. Typhoid: Typhoid is caused by a bacteria found in urine or faeces. Cholera: Cholera is caused by a… Read More »DISEASES
Properties of Synthetic Fibres Synthetic fibres are made from chemical substances which are mainly derived from coal, oil or petroleum products. There are properties that are common to all synthetic… Read More »SYNTHETIC FIBRES
Wool What is wool? Wool is the hair or fur from animals such as sheep, goats or camels. Desirable Properties of Wool It has a natural crimp which makes it warm… Read More »WOOL, ASBESTOS AND VISCOSE RAYON
Cotton is absorbent making it suitable for towels and undergarments. Cotton is a strong fibre and can withstand the friction required in laundry work. This makes it suitable for school… Read More »COTTON
Roasting Method Cooking food using direct source of heat which can be done using an oven or over a charcoal fire. Ensure frequent basting or turning of food to keep… Read More »ROASTING AND BAKING METHODS
The following sub-topics will be covered under this topic: Classification of Textile Fibres Properties of Textile Fibres Fibres Fibres are classified into two main groups: Natural 2. Man-made 3. Wool… Read More »TEXTILE FIBRES
This is cooking food using steam from boiled water. Steaming can be done directly or indirectly. Have water boiling prior to steaming. The steamer must have a tight fitting lid… Read More »STEAMING METHOD
Stewing is cooking food in a measured amount of liquids. Once the food has boiled it is allowed to simmer. Sufficient amount of liquid water or stock should be added… Read More »STEWING METHOD
Boiling is cooking food completely immersed in boiling water. General Rules Moist foods should be put in cold water and then heated to boil. The water should be at the… Read More »BOILING METHOD
What is cooking? Cooking is a process of preparing food by applying heat. Discuss reasons for cooking food. Identify different methods of cooking. State general rules for different methods of… Read More »METHODS OF COOKING