Kitchen Safety
Is a sharp or a dull knife safer?
Sharp
What is the term for cooking something in dry heat using an oven?
Bake
Describe the difference between needs and wants
Needs are required for survival. Wants are extra things that could be taken out of the budget if necessary
Name 2 things you should put in your to-go survival kit
cash, ID, blanket, flashlight, food/water, hygiene products, pet supplies, etc.
What do you write in the "Pay to the Order of" line in a check?
The name of the person or company you're paying
Name 3 times you should wash your hands in the kitchen.
Before you cook, after using the restroom, after touching raw meat/poultry, after touching your face/hair/mouth, when you're finished, etc.
What is the first step of following a recipe?
Reading the entire recipe
Give two reasons why budgeting your money is important
What types of food should you store for emergencies? Name two examples
non-perishable - canned, dried fruit, dried food, peanut butter, shelf-stable milk, rice, jerky
Name one way you could decrease your food budget.
Buy in bulk, use coupons, buy meat on sale, buy less snacks, etc.
You could trip or drop something sharp/hot on your feet
What does it mean when a recipe lists an ingredient as "divided"?
You will use part of the ingredient in one step, and part of it in a different step.
When you write a check to someone to give them money, do you sign the front or the back of the check?
Front. You sign the back when you receive money.
Name 3 emergencies that may occur here
blizzard, tornado, flood, fire, manmade threat
What type of ingredient should you start with when planning your meals for the week?
Meat/protein
Describe a technique you can use to keep your fingers safe while cutting vegetables
Keep your fingers tucked against the food; hold the flat part of the knife close to your knuckles; hold the spine of the knife for more control
What does "sauté" mean?
Cook food in a shallow pan on the stove, usually with a little oil over medium/medium high heat
What is the first step of budgeting?
Knowing what you are spending (track your expenses using bank statements)
How many gallons of water should you store per person per day?
1 gallon per person per day
How do you put out a grease fire?
Fire extinguisher, baking soda, smother fire with a lid
Name 3 things you should never do in the kitchen.
Pan handle facing outwards, sneak up on someone, carry a knife blade out, use water to put out grease fire, flammables near stove, touch something hot with wet towel, etc.
What color is rhubarb?
Describe one method of budgeting
50/30/20: 50% of income goes to needs, 30% to wants, 20% to savings
Pay Yourself First: put money in your savings accounts before paying any bills
Zero-based Budget: assign every dollar of income to a category to decrease impulse spending
What should you do if you've been displaced and you don't know where to go?
Search social media, contact friend/family, listen to the radio, go to a local shelter
Name two reasons meal planning could be beneficial.
Decrease food spending, decrease stress around food, ensure you have enough food for the week, etc.