Kitchen Principles

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Kitchen Principles
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Appliances

• Kitchen equipment run by electricity or gas

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Utensils

• Tools and containers such as knives, measuring
  cups, pots, and pans

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Most important Kitchen Appliances

• Refrigerator
• Range or cook top/oven

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Range

• Range is a cook top with 3-4 burners/oven/broiler

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Work Center

• An organized area where specific kitchen tasks
  are performed

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Major Work Centers of a Kitchen

• Food storage refrigerator
• Cleanup center - sink
• Cooking center - range

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Additional work areas

• Mixing center counter tops
• Planning center kitchen desk

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The Path Connecting the Refrigerator, Sink Range

• The work triangle

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What problems might occur if there is too much
space between work centers?

• Time and energy might be wasted going back and
  forth between the centers

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U-Shaped Kitchen

• Work centers are arranged on three adjoining walls

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System of Rotation for Food Supplies

• It ensures that older supplies are used before
  newer ones

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Perishable

• Tending to spoil easily

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Storage of Perishable Foods

• In the refrigerator or freezer

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Storage of Leftovers

• Put them in storage containers or wrap them in
  airtight packages using aluminum foil, plastic
  wrap, plastic bags, or covered bowls

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Storage of potatoes onions

• In a cool, dry place

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Goals for Proper Storage

• Safe storage of food
• Efficient use of storage space
• Effective use of simple storage aids

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Principles for Efficient use of Storage Space

• Items used most often should be easy to reach
• Heavy items should be kept on low shelves
• If counter space is limited, appliances that are
  used infrequently should be stored in cabinets

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Storage Aids

• Open shelving
• Wall storage using gridded racks or boards with
  hooks
• Cabinet aids
• Baskets