Should you throw a knife?
NO!
If you burn yourself with the stove, what is the first thing you do?
Run your burned area under cold running water for a few minutes.
During cleanup, what is actually used to rinse off the dishes?
Bins filled with water
What is something that you do before every campout?
PLAN!!!
True or False:
Dangers increase when the camp kitchen gets crowded.
True
How should you hold your knife when you are cooking?
When cooking, keep the knife pointing away from you.
To prevent cuts, what do you do to make it easier to handle knives?
Keep them sharp.
How do you deal with leftovers?
Carry food scraps home in a sealed trash bag. Don't bury leftover food or scatter it anywhere.
True or False:
Special dietary restrictions or food intolerances need to be discussed while planning camp meals
True
What is a dutch oven?
A dutch oven is a heavy iron or aluminum pot that's perfect for baking bread, cobblers, and pies, as well as cooking and stews and beans.
How should your hand be positioned so that you don't cut it?
Keep the hand slightly away from the knife to keep it out of danger when cutting.
What is something you can wear to prevent burning yourself when using a Dutch Oven?
Wear oven mits.
Which of the following are NOT part of the cleaning kit? There can be more than one answer.
a) Water-treatment filter or tablets
b) Soap
c) Trash bags
A and C.
What should the patrol leader make when planning the meal so that every scout knows his responsibility?
Duty roster
How many people at one time can be cooking at the same stove?
2 people
Is it okay to wear band-aids while cooking?
No, you should not because the band-aid could fall into the food.
(That would be nasty)
What kind of soap would you use in a cleaning kit?
Biodegradable Soap
True or false:
When planning camp meals:
1. Carry perishable meals
2. Carry dry or dehydrated, and nonperishable items like pasta beans and oatmeal
1. False
2. True
What are some good options for backpacking cooking? In other words, what are some meals that can be made without utensils?
Roasted potatoes, kabobs, fish on a skewer, bread cup, orange cupcake, roasted corn, etc.
List one precaution to take to be food safe.
- wash your hands, cooking utensils, and food preparation surfaces often
- separate meat from other foods
- cook food thoroughly
- put any leftovers in a cooler right away (if not already dumped)
Name two things that you can do to prevent burns.
- Keep flammable items away from camp stoves
- Make sure stoves are on level surfaces and that the pot or pan is stable
- Wear close-toed shoes in case of spills
- Stand well back when you are cooking with grease or butter, which can spatter
- Keep your face and hands away from steaming pots when you open their lids. Let the steam dissipate before looking inside
Name all of the components of the cleaning kit:
- Biodegradable soap
- Bins
- Sanitizing Tablet
Name two of the important things to consider when planning camping meals.
- How many scouts are going on the trip in your patrol?
- How long are you going to be away from home?
- Are there any dietary restrictions?
- What is the budget?
List 3 different cooking techniques: