Which tool do I use?
Mr. Jones needs to mix eggs into his cake batter, what tool should he use?
A whisk.
Wash my hands before I cook or touch food.
YES! Always wash your hands before cooking and do not touch your face or body after your hands are clean.
You are cleaning and accidentally spray cleaner on your fruit. Is that dangerous?
Yes, it could be. A lot of cleaners have chemicals that could make you sick.
Why should you chew with your mouth closed?
Other people do not want to see the food in your mouth.
What would you do if you smell smoke in your house?
If there is a fire, get out and call 911. If there is smoke from cooking, open a window to get the smoke out.
Jacob wants to cook hamburger meat to put in his spaghetti. What does he need to put the meat in to cook it on the stove?
A pot or pan.
Be aware of my surroundings in a kitchen with others.
I should always be aware of what's going on around me as things could easily be spilled or someone could get hurt.
David made chili for dinner and left it on the counter overnight. Should he eat it for lunch the next day?
No, the chili should have been stored in the refrigerator. It could make him sick if he eats it now.
Your class just cooked a meal together. You are getting your plate, but need to sneeze. What should you do?
Walk away from the food, sneeze, wash your hands and then come back.
You have finished cooking and need to wash dishes. What product do you need?
Dishwashing liquid/soap
Heather wants to make muffins to have for breakfast. What kind of pan should she use?
A muffin pan.
Touch a hot pan in the oven without a over mitt
You should not touch anything hot without an over mitt.
Why should you check the date on things like milk before you eat or drink them?
There is an expiration date and you should not eat something after it has expired.
Zack decides he doesn't want his bread. Avery reaches over his plate and takes the bread. Why is this a problem?
You are using a sharp knife to cut an onion. You cut your finger. What should you do?
Wash it and then bandage it. Talk with an adult to see if you need to see a doctor.
Katie wants to open a can of green beans. Which kitchen tool should she use to open the can?
A can opener.
Use a knife to open a can?
You should not use a knife, you should use a can opener.
I am cooking with my class, we each have a job. What would happen if we don't communicate?
We might skip a step in our recipe or do something incorrectly.
Your class made a meal to celebrate the end of the year. Several students got back in line to get more food before everyone was served. Why is this a problem?
It is polite to wait until everyone has gotten a plate of food and then discuss going back for a second plate.
You drop a jar in the floor and glass breaks everywhere. What should you do?
Watch where you are walking, carefully pick up the big pieces of glass. Use a broom and dustpan to clean up the rest.
Corey wants to bake chicken nuggets in the oven. What should he use to bake the nuggets on?
A baking sheet.
Read over a new recipe for I begin cooking.
I should always read over a recipe to make sure I have all the ingredients and understand each step.
Mark cooked a turkey for his family, but he didn't check the internal temperature. Why is that not safe?
The inside of the turkey could be raw. Eating raw or undercooked meat can make you sick.
John and Lee wanted to make dinner. John wanted to make pizza and Lee wanted to make cheeseburgers. What can they do to help them decide what to make?
They could talk about what they want to make and compromise on what to do.
You have been handling chicken and get it on your counter. What should you do?
Use a cleaner or clorox wipes to wipe your counter and then wash your hands.