Knife Safety

What is the key to knife safety?

• Always keep your knives sharp

• Always store them point down

• Wash them in the dishwasher for a thorough cleaning

• Cut only with the tips

Shaquille needs remove the skin and cut up a cantaloupe. Which knife would be most appropriate for this task?

• Chefs knife

• Pairing knife

• Serrated knife

• Utility knife

What is the claw?

• A specialized paring knife that removes the tough part from meat.

• The safest way to hold a butcher knife

• The position for the guiding hand when using a knife

• A butcher knife that will cut through any type of food

The best way to cut fruits and vegetables is to

• Cut off the stem end and slice into thin pieces

• Divide into quarters, then thinly slice

• Cut in half, cut part on board and continue cutting

• Peel or remove skin, slice into mouth-sized pieces

Tiana is planning to cut fruit for breakfast. How can she stabilize her cutting board?

• Set the cutting board over one side of the sink to prevent tipping.

• Wash the counter top, then put the cutting board on the damp counter.

• Put a flat, damp kitchen towel between the counter and the cutting board.

• Set heavy objects on the corners to prevent sliding.

Why is having at least 2 cutting boards essential?

• It reduces the risk of cross-contamination when preparing different types of foods.

• It reduces the number of times that a cutting board must be washed.

• It gives more people in the kitchen the opportunity to participate in food preparation.

• It reduces the need to sanitize cutting boards.

Emily received kitchen knives for her birthday. In order to keep them sharp for a long time, where should knives be stored?

• In a block on the counter

• In a drawer

• On top of the refrigerator, out of the way of children

• Under the sink in a knife bin

What is the best way to wash knives?

• In the dishwasher

• As soon as they've been used

• After the other dishes have been washed

• They only need to be washed after cutting meat

What is the best way to cut with your knife?

• With the center part only

• With the tip only

• Using a rocking motion

• Cut and lift, cut and lift