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Life Skills in the Kitchen
Here are just a few things to help you keep safe and get started
Always ask an adult’s permission before cooking in the kitchen
Clean As You Go - It makes it easier and more enjoyable to clear the mess.
Don't put knives or other sharp objects into a sink full of water. Someone could reach in and get hurt.
Don't put cooked food on an unwashed plate or cutting board that held raw food. Always use a clean plate.
Use a heat proof stand for putting hot
pans and pots on
Get everything together first
Ask an adult to pour boiling water into or out of a saucepan
Wash Your Hands - You can see dirt, but you can't see germs. Always wash your hands before you start preparing food.
Practice using a knife - Hold the knife carefully and firmly. Keep fingers out of the way - you don't want to add them to your cooking.
Keep electrical appliances away from water to avoid shocks.
Use a clean chopping board for cutting.
Read the whole recipe before you start cooking
Point all pan handles away from the front of the stove
Use a dry potholder to handle hot containers
There seems a lot to remember - but most of it is common sense.
Ask and adult to help you in the kitchen until you feel confident.
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