Ciara McDonnell

2 months ago | irishexaminer.com | Ciara McDonnell

Pancake batter should be whisked lightly or folded. A few small lumps are totally fine - this is preferable to a batter that has been beaten to a sloppy end. Do not under any circumstances skip the resting period for your batter. It could be ten minutes, it could be half an hour, but it is essential because it allows the ingredients to work their science-related magic and amalgamate into the best pancake batter ever. A happy medium is where you want to be with your pancake pan.

Nov 2, 2024 | nutritionj.biomedcentral.com | O’ Brien |Anna Delahunt |O’ Reilly |College Dublin |Technological Dublin |Sophie Callanan | +4 more

This is secondary cross-sectional analysis of 130 mother-child pairs from the ROLO (Randomized controlled trial of a low glycemic index diet) longitudinal birth cohort study. The primary study took place in the National Maternity Hospital, Dublin, Ireland from 2007 to 2011, where 800 women who were on their second pregnancy, and had previously given birth to an infant weighing over 4 kg (macrosomia) were recruited.

May 13, 2024 | irishexaminer.com | Ciara McDonnell

Today is the last day to eat your leftover turkey and ham, as long as it has been stored properly in the fridge, according to the experts at Safefood. If you have a large amount of meat left, you can still freeze it and it will last for up to six months. Turkey can be shredded into the leftover gravy and frozen in an oven tray ready to be topped with a sheet of puff pastry once defrosted, and ham can be diced and frozen, making it easy to add to fried rice or stir-fries with ease.

Jan 10, 2024 | irishexaminer.com | Ciara McDonnell

Now is the time to clean away the Christmas clutter, find a new home for all of those appliances you got as gifts, and give the oven a much-needed clean. The right tools will make your cleaning journey a seamless one. Assemble what you need before you begin so you don't waste time looking for something in the middle of cleaning. If your hot water is heated by immersion, put it on.

Jan 9, 2024 | irishexaminer.com | Ciara McDonnell

"Finding community in screaming may seem surprising to you, but once you’ve tried it, you may never bite your tongue again. It all began on a freezing beach. In January 2013, I found myself standing on Garrylucas beach near the Old Head of Kinsale. There was a gap in the weather between the daily storms that had been ravaging us continuously.