Practical Kitchen Knowledge
True or False: You need to add lots of detergent to your sink of hot water to ensure that the dirty dishes gets cleaned properly
False
According to the Australian Guide for Healthy Eating, how many servings of vegetables and fruits are recommended for a teenager on average?
5 servings of vegetables and 2 servings of fruits
An affogato is an Italian dessert of coffee and what ingredient?
ice cream
Which famous soft drink brand was invented in the United States on 29th January 1892?
Coca Cola
What is matos' first name?
Christopher
Measuring jugs are used to measure what type of ingredients?
Liquids such as oil, milk or water
Identify two common symptoms of a food intolerance
Any of these responses: dark circles under eyes, blocked sinuses, eczema, tiredness, bloating, wind, diarrhoea, headaches/migraines
DOUBLE POINTS: Which Asian fruit has the nickname ‘king of fruits’ and is known for its distinctive smell?
Durian
DOUBLE POINTS: What is gelatin made from?
The skin and bones of animals (collagen)
What is matos' nationality?
Portuguese (50%), Spanish (7/8ths) and Filipino (1/8th)
Which equipments are to be used for measuring dry ingredients?
Measuring cups and spoons
DOUBLE POINTS: Identify the 9 most common triggers for food allergies
Peanuts, sesame seeds, eggs, milk, fish, soy, gluten, crustaceans, tree nuts
What is the name of the coffee that consists of partially digested coffee cherries, which have been eaten and defecated by the Asian palm civet?
kopi luwak
Which dessert was named after a Russian ballerina?
Pavlova
DOUBLE POINTS: What food does matos consider to be the best in the world and why?
Asian, particularly Thai, Vietnamese, Cambodian, Chinese and Japanese...because they balance flavours so well (salt, sweet, sour, hot and umami).
DOUBLE POINTS. The danger zone is the temperature range which pathogens can grow. What is the temperature range?
Between 5 and 60 degrees Celcius
Identify 4 food sources of protein suitable for a vegan lifestyle
legumes, lentils, tofu, soybeans, soy milk, nuts, cereal grains (rice, wheat, oats), cereal products (flour, pasta, bread)
A raw dish made with long-arm octopus, often the octopus' tentacles are still moving on a plate. It is often served with sesame oil and chilli paste. Which country is this delicacy common?
Korea
Which ingredient makes a souffle rise?
Egg- air bubbles trapped in the egg whites expand, making the souffle rise.
Matos always believes that "In this world, do good things because..."...???
"...it is good to do good things!"
Identify 5 high risk foods that may cause food-borne illnesses
Chicken, rice, milk, eggs, deli meats, seafood, pre-made sandwiches and salads
_______________ foods are products that have nutrients added to a food that does not have them occurring naturally. It can be used to supplement nutrients lacking in typical diets.
Fortified
If I’m in Turkey eating layers of filo filled with chopped nuts and honey, what have I ordered?
Baklava
Some bands share a name with a food. Which band named after a food has sold the most records?
The Red Hot Chili Peppers, followed closely by Meatloaf
Matos has not always taught...name 3 of his other work experiences...???
Real Estate Agent, Handyman, Painter, Cook, Bar Tender, Ceramicist, Artist, Gas Meter Reader, Fish Shop Assistant, Bottle Shop Manager, Call Centre Team Leader, Helpdesk Technician, Retail, Hospitality, Business Owner, Adult Education, Out of School Hours Art Programs, Ceramic Workshop Convenor...and much much more!!!