I love science and more specifically, geology. I also like baking. So when I can combine the two I'm really happy. Every recipe I design combines science with something edible so that I can teach people about the world around them.
This particular recipe is called Giant's Causeway Oatcakes. The UK has some amazing geology and perhaps the most famous are the hexagonal-shaped steps located on the shores of Northern Ireland. I chose oatcakes because they are a staple food and sourced from a crop grown in the same region. They could also be easily shaped into hexagons and stacked on a cheeseboard to resemble the Causeway.
I travelled to Belfast last summer and took a couple of days out to go exploring myself. Armed with my camera, microphone and tripod I set about recording a video to not only show how the recipe is made but also to explain the geology of the Giant's Causeway.
I hope that after watching the video you are inspried to go out and explore the geology in your surrounding area. Or why not have a go at making the recipe. Share your tasty treats with friends and family and wow them with your new found knowledge.
More info: scirecipes.co.uk
The dinosaurs are great at making oatcakes!
The hexagonal shaped oatcakes can be stacked to look like the Giant's Causeway. Watch the video and amaze people with the knowledge of how they were formed.
How the Giant's Causeway was formed and how to make the oatcakes
Tasty snack for any trip to the great outdoors!
