Measurement
Give 3 examples of utensils used to measure volume
measuring spoons, measuring cups, liquid measures
Explain the steps involved in the muffin method
Mix wet ingredients
Mix dry ingredients
Add wet to dry
Mix with a wooden spoon to moisten dry ingredients
There should still be some dry flour
Batter should be lumpy
Flour
contains a protein substance called gluten which gives baked products strength and structure by forming elastic strands when mixed with liquid
Sautéing
Cooking food quickly in a small amount of oil or fat over high heat.
Describe how the Canada's healthy plate is divided
1/2 fruits and veggies, 1/4 protein, 1/4 grains
How many ml in 1 cup?
250 ml
Explain steps involved in the biscuit method
Sift dry ingredients
Cut in fat with a pastry blender until pea sized or crumbly
Add liquid (slowly)- mix with a fork until dough comes away from the bowl- looks ragged
Knead for 30 seconds or less
Shape and bake
Leavening agents-what are they and give 1 example
causes the flour mixture to rise so that it will become light and airy
baking soda and baking powder
Boiling
Cooking food in a liquid at its boiling point.
Give one tip for being mindful of your eating
Pay attention to your hunger and fullness cues, as well as being aware of the types and amounts of food you consume.
Listen to your body and eat when they are hungry, and stop eating when they are satisfied.
Being mindful can help you:
make healthier choices more often
make positive changes to routine eating behaviours
be more conscious of the food you eat and your eating habits
create a sense of awareness around your every day eating decisions
how many cups is 4 table spoons?
1/4 cup
What does it mean to cream the fat in the recipe
Creaming the butter so it is light and fluffy. Slowly adding the sugar and creaming together to melt the sugar. Fat should be room temp
Fat
makes baked products tender, adds flavour, contributes to browning and affects appearance
Roasting
Cooking food in an oven using dry heat, typically for larger cuts of meat or vegetables.
Give one tip and trick for enjoying your food more
Benefits of enjoying your food
tasting the flavours
being open to trying new foods
developing a healthy attitude about food
Knowing that you are making healthy food choices can increase your enjoyment of food.
Enjoying your food includes:
socializing at mealtime
enjoying shopping for food
preparing and cooking food
growing or harvesting your own food
getting to know the people that grow or produce your food
involving others in meal planning, preparation and clean up
What are the sizes of measuring spoons in your kitchen
15ml, 7.5ml, 2.5ml, 1.23ml
What does it mean to cut in the fat in a recipe?
fat must be cold- use a pastry blender or two knives to cut in the fat to create flakey layers
Eggs
allowing baked goods to hold their shape and contribute valuable nutrients, flavor and color
What is convection?
circulates heat, which shortens cooking times and cooks food more evenly. (ie: stirring liquid in a pot or the fan in an oven)
What are the 6 key components that you should pay attention to on a nutrition label.
Serving size, calories, protein, carbs, fat, ingredients
Explain how you measure 125ml brown sugar
overfill, pack it in and level off- dry measuring cup
Why do you alternate adding wet and dry ingredients when making a cake?
This ensures even distribution and prevents overmixing.
Salt
Flavour enhancer
What are the five basic tastes?
The five basic tastes: sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami.
How can marketing influence the foods you eat?
Food marketing is all around us. You likely receive a constant stream of changing and often conflicting messages about food. This can make it hard to make healthy food choices.
Food marketing can impact you in many different ways. It is designed to:
create food trends
encourage you to:
buy certain foods or drinks
buy foods in order to get promotional items such as:
loyalty points
tickets to movies or sports events
coupons for future food purchases
create links between certain foods or brands and a particular lifestyle
build brand loyalty so you will continue to purchase from a particular store or products with a brand name