Foods 1
What does "mise en place" mean?
French for, everything in place. Refers to gathering all ingredients and equipment needed for recipe execution BEFORE beginning.
How many tablespoons are in one stick of butter?
8
Name the 5 food groups from myPlate?
Grain, dairy, vegetable, fruit, protein
Why is the proper practice to let dishes air dry?
Air drying eliminates the possibility of additional germs or uncleanly towels being used.
What does "yield" mean in a recipe?
The total portions or serving the recipe makes
What is the proper way to carry a knife when walking with it?
Hold handle of knife with blade down by your side pointing down.
What does the term "fold in" mean?
Refers to incorporating less dense and airy ingredients with more dense ingredients. Typically used in baking with egg whites.
How do you test the doneness of cake like baked goods?
Toothpick, spring back, sides pull away from pan
True or false: It is better to use a dull knife than a sharp knife.
False. Dull knives will need more force to cut and could easily cut your fingers rather than the food.
True or false: you eat with your eyes first.
True-the more visually appealing a product looks, the higher likelihood of enjoying the product is.
What is 3/4 cup, cut in half?
6 tablespoons
True or false, the biscuit method and the scone method are the same process?
True. Both refer to cutting in the fat (cold) into dry ingredients to create a flaky product.
What temperature does chicken need to be cooked to?
165 degrees
Where AND HOW should cleaning chemicals be stored?
Clearly labeled and stored away from any food product.
What does Cinco de Mayo celebrate?
The unlikely win of Mexico defeating the French in the battle of Puebla. (not independance day)
Which 4 groups are most at risk for contracting a food borne illness?
Children ages 5 and younger, the elderly 65 and older, pregnant women, immunocompromised.
Explain what "carry over baking" means.
Carry over baking refers the heat from the pan continuing to cook the baked goods on it before being removed from the pan.
Where is the person who invented sliced bread from? (which state)
Iowa
In what order should poultry, beef, seafood, and fresh fruit & vegetables be stored in the fridge
Fresh fruit and vegetables, seafood, whole cuts of beef and pork, ground meat and seafood, and whole and ground poultry.
Name 3 knife cuts learned in Foods 1
Julienne, Batonnet, Mince, Chop, Dice, Rondelle, Brunoise
41-135 degrees F
Explain how yeast causes baked goods to rise.
Yeast causes the dough to rise as it fills with CO2 through fermentation.
What does the term "al dente" mean when referring to pasta?
The etymology is Italian "to the tooth". In contemporary Italian cooking, the term identifies the ideal consistency for pasta and involves a brief cooking time.
What does the acronym P.A.S.S stand for?
It refers to the proper way to use a fire extinguisher. Pull the pin, aim the hose, squeeze the trigger, spray in a sweeping motion from base of fire upwards.
What are two ways to put out a grease fire?
Cover with lid if possible, baking soda, fire extinguisher.