The Kitchen Is a Place to Serve
What is Home Economics
Learning practical life skills that help us care for ourselves, our homes, and others.
How long should you scrub your hands with soap when washing them properly?
At least 20 seconds
What is an ingedient?
A food item used to make a recipe.
What is the thin strand used to sew fabric together?
Thread.
What are the three steps in our food preparation sequence?
Prepare → Serve → Clean.
Name two ways you can serve your family in the kitchen.
Examples include preparing food, washing dishes, wipe counters, setting the table, or helping clean up.
What is a germ?
A tiny living thing that can sometimes make people sick.
Which measuring tool should be used for a small amount of salt?
Measuring spoon or a measuring cup?
What is a needle used for in sewing?
It carries thread through fabric
Which Bible verse teaches us to serve one another in love?
Galatians 5:13
What Bible verse did we learn about working heartily for the Lord?
Colossians 3:23
What is cross contamination?
When germs spread from one food, surface, or other object to another.
How do you accurately measure a dry ingredient in a dry measuring cup?
Fill the cup and level off the excess with a straight edge when appropraite.
What is a running stitch?
A basic stitch in which the needle moves up and down through fabric in a line.
Why should you read a recipe before beginning to prepare food?
To understand the ingredients, measurements, equipment, and steps needed before starting.
Name three Kitchen Rules
Wash hands before handling food.
Tie back long hair.
Walk, no running.
Ask before using sharp or hot tools.
Clean spills immediately.
Keep workspace tidy.
You use a cutting board for raw chicken and then use the same board to cut an apple without cleaning it. What is the problem, and how can you prevent it?
Cross-contamination. Use separate clean equipment or properly wash and sanitize the board and utensils before using them for ready to eat food.
What is one important difference between measuring dry ingredients and measuring liquids?
Dry ingredients are measured in dry measuring cups or spoons and leveled when appropriate. Liquids are measured in a liquid measuring cup on a flat surface, with the amount checked at eye level.
Name two safety rules for handling sewing tools.
Keep needles at your workspace, never put needles in your mouth, walk carefully when carrying sewing tools, and use scissors only for their intended purpose. Any two are correct.
Your team is making fruit-yogurt parfaits. Name two things you should do before serving them
Examples include washing hands, checking the recipe, gathering ingredients, washing the fruit, preparing ingredients safely, and assembling the parfaits hygienically. Any two are correct.