History of Food
What did humans eat before early cooking methods
meat, berries, and nuts
How did the agricultural revolution allow the populations of early civilizations to grow?
people were able keep livestock and not have to hunt, and they were able to settle on land
What should you avoid wearing when cooking?
Loose clothing
What are the 3 cooking methods?
Dry, wet, and combination
What's ONE way cross contamination can occur
Person to person
Which of the following wasn’t a preservation technique used by early humans? Sun drying, freezing, salt curing
Freezing
What invention helped make prepackaged foods a popular staple in homes?
Microwave ovens
How can knives be stored safely?
Slotted knife holder that's hung or knife kit
What cooking medium involve the dry method?
grilling, saute, roast, fry, bake
Why are pathogens something to worry about?
Pathogens make us sick
What is salt curing
Salt curing is packing meat in salt water or dry salt for a period of 3-8 days
How did fire help contribute to humans having greater endurance and brain power?
Humans were able to get more nutrients out of the variety of food
Where should you keep dirty dishes when cooking?
away from food preperation and wash right away
What is a sifter used for?
Breaking up clumps
What's an example of something that can lead to food borne illness?
Warmth, moisture, protein source, pH oxygen & time
Why was the invention of fire important for humans
Fire made it possible to eat food that wasn’t edible before being cooked with a fire
What foods still use sun drying and salt curing for preservation?
salami, bacon, and ham
Why is it important to learn about food safety?
prevent unpleasant and potentially dangers occurrences
What is a pairing knife good for
Skin a thin outer layer or peel skin from fruits
True or false: ALL bacteria are harmful
False
Explain one of the ways that electricity was an important for cooking
foods were able to be refrigerated, electric ovens eliminated the need to keep a fire
What order did the following food preparation advances come in: Invention of fire, agricultural revolution, invention of electricity, hunting and gathering
hunting and gathering, invention of fire, agricultural evolution, invention of electricity
True or false: you should carry a knife with the point of the blade straight down at your side
True
Does cooking with a saute technique involve dry, wet, or combination cooking?
dry
What are viruses?
microorganisms that infect cells