Kitchen Tools & Appliances
What is the difference between 'tools' and 'appliances'?
Tools are utensils that are used manually to perform a function.
Appliances are machines that are powered by electricity to perform a function.
Why do we use articles?
To define nouns as definite (specific) or indefinite (non-specific)
What is the difference between 'juice' and 'smoothie'?
Juice is a liquid substance that has a light texture and is made out of fruits or vegetables.
Smoothie is a liquid substance that has a thick texture and is made out of mainly fruits.
Write an example on 'Simple Present' tense to show a routine.
I wake up at 6:00 AM every day.
1. What is a kitchen?
2. What is a restaurant?
A kitchen is a place where food is prepared and cooked.
A restaurant is a place where kitchens are found and food is purchased and served.
Differentiate between a 'butcher knife' and a 'cleaver'.
A butcher knife is a tool that is used to cut meat only.
A cleaver is a tool that is used to cut meat through bones.
Both 'a' and 'an' are used to define indefinite, singular, and countable nouns, but what is the main difference between 'a' and 'an'?
'A' is used before nouns that starts with consonant sounds.
'An' is used before nouns that starts with a vowel sound.
1. What is 'blanching'?
2. Mention two (2) vegetables that can be blanched.
'Blanching' is a pre-cooking method that means to boil food briefly.
1. Spinach
2. Broccoli
Write an example on 'Present Continuous' to show an action happening at the moment.
The students are having a revision class right now.
Differentiate between a 'cook' and a 'chef'.
A cook is a person who know how to cook and applies a recipe.
A chef is a cook who has a degree of culinary and applies the science and techniques of cooking.
How are 'mixers', 'blenders', and 'food processors' different from each other?
A food processor cuts food into pieces.
When do we use the article 'the'? Give three (3) examples.
1. If something has been already mentioned (a cat >> the cat)
2. To show a group of people (the rich)
3. To show that something is one of its kind (the moon)
4. To show a family (the Simpsons)
5. With group of islands or oceans (the Philippines)
6. With states, kingdoms, or republics (the United States of America)
7. With superlative adjectives (the best)
A. What are the two main differences between 'spices' and 'herbs'?
B. Give three (3) examples on spices and other three (3) examples on herbs.
A. Differences:
1. Spices are used to season food while herbs are used to flavor food.
2. Spices are used in food mainly whereas herbs are usually used in medicine.
B. Examples:
1. Spices: salt, pepper, and cinnamon
2. Herbs: mint, thyme, and parsley
The baby cried loudly yesterday evening because he was hungry.
2. Wh- question
1. Did the baby cry loudly yesterday evening because he was hungry?
2. Why did the baby cry yesterday evening?
When did the baby cry?
How did the baby cry yesterday evening?
Give three (3) examples of kitchen workers and their responsibilities.
1. Broiler: a kitchen worker who is responsible for dealing with meat like roasting, grilling, and broiling
2. Dishwasher: a kitchen worker who is responsible for cleaning the dishes and the kitchen generally
3. Pastry chef: a kitchen worker who is responsible for making desserts.
Name three (3) tools used for decoration.
Garnish fork
Piping bag
Zester
Use articles if needed in the following two sentences:
1. ____ people who work in our office like ____ sports.
2. ____ otter is ____ river animal which build its house by cutting ____ wood by its teeth.
1. The people who work in our office like (none) sports.
2. An otter is a river animal which build its house by cutting (none) wood by its teeth.
1. Define a 'vegetable'.
2. Give three (3) examples of vegetable categories.
3. Give two (2) examples on the mentioned categories.
A 'vegetable' is an edible plant that its fruit, leaf, stem, or flower can be eaten or cooked.
1. Inflorescent (flower): broccoli / cauliflower
2. Bulb: garlic / onion
3. Squash: cucumber / pumpkin
Give an example to show the difference between 'Simple Past' and 'Present Perfect' tenses.
1. Simple Past
He did not study for the test last week.
2. Present Perfect
He hasn't studied for the test yet.
or
They have studied 5 hours for the test.
Explain the chain of command (levels of chefs) according to their power in the kitchen department.
Executive Chef >> Chef de cuisine >> Sous Chef >> Chef de partie
Mention the difference between a 'scoop', 'measuring cup', and 'measuring spoon'.
A scoop is usually used for weighing food items and for dry ingredients mostly.
A measuring cup is used for primary ingredients in recipes and for both dry and liquid.
A measuring spoon is used for secondary ingredients in a recipe and for both dry and liquid.
Write three (3) examples using the word 'door', following the given instructions:
1. using 'a'
2. using 'an'
3. using 'the'
4. no articles
1. A door is part of any building that is used for security.
2. An open door of a restaurant is a sign for welcoming.
3. Have you locked the kitchen door?
4. Doors are usually made of wood.
1. Define a 'fruit'.
2. Give three (3) examples of fruit categories.
3. Give three (3) examples on the mentioned categories.
A 'fruit' is an edible plant that is usually sweet and has a lot of juice.
1. Citruses: Lemon / Lime / Pomelo
2. Berries: Blueberry / Strawberry / Kiwi
3. Tropical: Mango / Pineapple / Lychee
Give an example to show the difference between 'Will' and 'Going to'.
1. Will
I think it will rain.
2. The sky is cloudy! It is going to rain.
1. What is the difference between 'Front of House' and 'Back of House' of a restaurant?
2. Give three (3) examples on FoH locations and positions.
3. Give three (3) examples on BoH locations and positions.
1. Front of house is the visible area of a restaurant, and customers are exposed to it.
Back of house is the invisible area of a restaurant, and customers are not allowed to enter that area.
2. FoH locations: entry / dinning room / restroom
FoH positions: service / host / busser
3. BoH locations: office / employees area / kitchen
BoH positions: chefs in general / owner / HR manager