Measuring
How do you measure a liquid using a liquid measuring cup?
1. pour ingredient into liquid measuring cup
2. check for accuracy at eye level
How should fingers be placed when cutting an onion?
tucked under on the top of the onion
Where should frozen meat be thawed?
in the refrigerator
How does a good written recipe list ingredients?
in the order that they will be used to make the recipe
What is Mrs. Ermel's granddaughter's name?
Addison
What is larger, a teaspoon or a tablespoon?
tablespoon
Why should knives be washed separately?
so you don't get cut by putting them into the soapy water
How should the handle of a pan be turned while cooking on a stovetop?
to the side or back of the stove
Why is temperature an important part of the recipe?
so you know what temperature to cook or bake your food so that it doesn't burn or be undercooked
How many kids does Mrs. Ermel have?
2
What should you use to measure milk?
liquid measuring cup
What should you do if you spill something on the floor in the kitchen?
clean it up immediately
What should you use to get items from the upper cabinet in the kitchen?
STEP stool
What is yield?
how many servings the recipe makes
What is Mrs. Ermel's favorite thing to do?
travel
What do you use to measure 1 t. of cinnamon?
measuring spoons
Why should a kitchen be kept clean?
so you don't attract pests
What do you do if you have a grease fire in the kitchen?
What does it mean to preheat?
allowing the oven, grill, air fryer etc. to come up to the correct temperature
What is Mrs. Ermel's dog's name?
Lucy
Explain how to correctly measure flour.
1. use dry measuring cup
2. fluff flour
3. scoop into a cup using a large spoon
4. level off using a straight edge knife
What are the 5 categories of hazards?
burns, cuts, falls, poisoning, electrical shock
What are the 4 steps for using the oven in FCS?
stand to the side, use 2 oven mitts, warn others that you are opening the oven, pull out the rack
What are the 7 parts of a recipe?
title, ingredients/amounts, directions, containers/equipment, time, temperature, yield
What 2 colleges did Mrs. Ermel attend?
UNL and Wayne State College