Why is it best to thoroughly clean utensils after cooking with them?
It is best to keep them clean in order to avoid food allergies.
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What are some things you should not do while holding a knife?
-Running.
-Pointing it towards someone else.
-Trying to catch it when it is falling.
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What should you not put near an open electrical circuit?
-Water.
-Metal.
-Hands (and any other body part).
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What are the clothes that should be worn while cooking?
-T-shirts.
-Aprons.
-Hair tied up and out of the face.
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Why is it a good idea to keep the fire low while cooking with oil?
Oil could easily jump from the pan and splatter into your skin, causing oil bubbles.
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Why is it best to keep your workspace clean while cooking?
It is best to keep workspaces clean so that germs cannot enter the food and get anyone sick.
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How should your hand be positioned when you are cutting?
-The "Cat's Paw".
-Fingers curled inwards with the knife facing away from your body
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Why is it bad to put liquids inside the microwave?
Liquids could spill over and cause a short circuit.
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Why is it bad to wear jewelry while cooking?
Jewelry could easily slip off and fall into the food that you are making. Also, jewelry carries germs that could get others sick.
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What are you supposed to do if you see smoke while cooking with oil?
Immediately turn the fire on low (or turn it off completely) in order to avoid a kitchen fire.
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What are some things that you should do before cooking?
-Wash hands and utensils before use.
-Clean countertops and cutting boards.
-Tie hair up to avoid having any fall into the food.
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What is the best way to hold a knife when washing it?
Hold it by the handle while using a rag to wash the blade, the sharp edge facing away.
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Why should you unplug countertop appliances when they are not in use?
If an electronic falls into the sink, there is a large chance that an electric shock may happen.
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Why is it bad to wear long sleeves or long skirts when in the kitchen?
The long material could easily get caught on oven doors and if they are made of synthetic fabric, could easily catch on fire.
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What is it best to keep a pan lid near you when cooking with oil?
If the oil catches on fire, you'll be able to reach a lid and cover the pan before the fire can get any bigger.
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Why is it important to keep your area clean?
If you just leave the scraps of food, vegetable peels, and dish cloths cluttered everywhere, you could easily forget where you may have placed a knife and accidently cut yourself if it's hidden.
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Should you use different knives or the same knife while cutting different kinds of food?
You should use different knives in order to avoid food allergies.
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Why is it bad to use power strips or extension cords to plug in appliances?
Water could accidently be spilled onto the cords and cause an electric shock.
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Why is it best to wear shoes or slip-ons while in the kitchen?
Shoes could help protect your feet if a knife accidently falls onto the ground.
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What is the best thing to do in order to warn others when something is too hot to touch?
Cover the lid of the pot or pan with a hot pad.
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Why is it bad to not clean a cutting board after it had raw meat on it?
Germs from the raw meat could easily spread to other foods and cause illness to those who eat them.