Knives
A ______ knife is a safe knife.
a) Flat
b) Dull
c) Sharp
c) Sharp
How should you remove the lid from a pot of boiling water?
So that the steam goes away from you.
What is one thing that should never be used to put out a grease fire?
Water.
What is the first thing you should do when you enter the kitchen?
Wash hands.
What is a material that should never go in the microwave?
a) Glass
b) Plastic
c) Metal
c) metal
A serrated knife can be used to cut . . .
a) onion
b) bread
c) tomatoes
d) apples
B & C
How should you open a hot oven?
Stand back and to the side.
How should you handle a fire on the stovetop?
Smother it with the lid and turn off the heat.
Name two reasons why it's important to keep a clean kitchen.
Prevent illness, prevent pests.
How can you help yourself remember to remove food from the oven or the stove on time?
Set a timer.
How should you grip vegetables while chopping?
The bear claw
If your oven mitt gets wet, what can happen if you use it to handle something hot?
The heat will pass right through it and can burn your hand quickly.
Name two items you should have installed in or very near to your kitchen at all times for fire safety?
Fire extinguisher, smoke detector.
If cutting raw chicken and veggies for a stir fry, what safety precautions should you take with the chicken?
Wash hands and surfaces before and after, use a separate cutting board.
How should you dispose of hot oil/grease?
Allow it to cool and solidify, then put in the trash can.
What should the first step be when cutting an onion, a beet, or a turnip?
Create a flat edge to avoid rolling.
Never put hot items in the _______
Trash can
What should you do if you smell something burning in the oven or the toaster?
Turn off the power. Allow appliance to cool. Clean the appliance while unplugged.
How should raw meat be stored in the refrigerator?
Near the bottom, separate from all other foods. Sealed.
Congratulation you get . . .
400 free points :-)
Name a strategy to help a cutting board not slide around on the countertop.
Put a damp towel underneath it.
Which way should handles be facing on the stovetop, and why?
To the side or toward the back, to reduce risk of spilling/falling.
How should you handle a fire in the oven?
If it's fully contained in the oven, leave the door closed and turn off the heat. If it is escaping the oven, leave the house and call 911.
If you buy raw chicken on Tuesday that you want to cook on Saturday, how should you store the chicken in your kitchen?
Sealed and in the freezer.
Name 3 protective items you can/should wear in the kitchen.
Gloves, hat or hair net, apron.