Cultures and Food
What is the national dish of Canada?
Poutine
The safe internal temperature for ground beef
160 degrees Fahrenheit
Give two reasons why you should wash your hands
Bacteria and physical contaminents
Explain the purpose of a thermometer in cooking
Check the temperature of food to make sure it is safe to eat and has killed all internal bacteria
Name the subjects Ms. Schoenhals teaches
Photography and Foods
This Asian cuisine is known for using rice, soy sauce, and chopsticks
Sushi
The minimum safe cooking temperature for chicken
165 degrees Fahrenheit
Give two reasons why you should keep your hair up in the kitchen
Prevent hair in food, hair in eyes, catching hair on fire
What is the freezing point of water?
0 degrees Celsius
Which two people from Ms. Schoenhals’ family work here at Riverside?
Dad and step mom
A traditional dish from Mexico that consists of corn tortillas rolled around a filling
Enchiladas
The color of a cutting board typically used for raw meats
Red
How long you should wash your hands before food preparation?
At least 20 seconds
What is a mandolin used for in cooking?
Cutting very thin slices of food such as cucumber
What pet does Ms. Schoenhals have?
A popular Mediterranean bread used in many Middle Eastern dishes
Pita
What is the leading cause of kitchen fires?
Explain cross-contamination
Cross-contamination occurs when harmful bacteria or allergens are transferred from one food item or surface to another.
How does a pressure cooker cook food?
Inside the tightly sealed pressure cooker, the water is heated and eventually boils into steam. Since the steam cannot escape, it collects above the food. All those trapped water molecules increase the pressure inside the cooker
What was Ms. Schoenhals’ bachelor degree in?
Technology Education
The national dish of Spain that typically includes saffron and rice
Paella
What type of fire extinguisher should be used in a kitchen?
Class K for grease fires
Proper steps for cleaning and sanitizing food preparation surfaces
First, wash with hot soapy water, then rinse, and finally sanitize with a food-safe sanitizer. Let the surface air dry
What is the difference between a chef's knife and a paring knife?
While the chef's knife works for cutting hard vegetables, paring knives are great for peeling apples and potatoes, mincing small amounts of garlic and onions, and coring tomatoes.
What city does Ms. Schoenhals live in?
Vancouver