Carol P. Boynton
This is a unit that includes food that will be eaten with students. Some students have had experience in the kitchen with families or others but to be certain that they all have this important information these are some basic rules include for safety and hygiene for everyone involved in your experiments: keep your hands clean, wash them often in soapy water, don't lick your fingers while preparing food. Always begin by reading the recipe through completely; be sure you understand the instructions. Gather all your ingredients, utensils, and pans that you need before you start. Hot mixtures can burn quickly. Use hot pads when removing food from the oven or microwave, and never lick or handle hot food. If you hurt yourself, tell an adult immediately. And have a first aid kit in the classroom or kitchen. Make sure that pot handles are turned away from the front of the stovetop. If they're hanging over the front of the stove, the pot with its hot contents could be knocked onto the floor, and you. Never taste uncooked food. Don't lick the bowl or the mixing spoon. And be careful when tasting hot food. Foods from the oven should cool for at least 10 minutes for entrees and side dishes, 30 minutes for breads, and 20 minutes for cookies. If the recipe says to cool completely before serving, follow that instruction. When you're done cooking, clean everything up. That means wipe up spills, place utensils and bowls away, and put ingredients away. Before you leave the kitchen, make sure all appliances are turned off and are clean. Unplug mixers and food processors.