Foods Quiz

Question 1

What are the four “Fight Bac” key messages?

Answer 1

Chill
Clean
Separate
Cook

Question 2

How do you measure liquids?

Answer 2

To measure liquids place measuring cup on a level surface and pour liquid to required mark. Lower your eye to level of the mark to insure accuracy

Question 3

How do you measure dry ingredients?

Answer 3

To measure, heap dry ingredient to overflowing, then level off excess with a straight edge

Brown sugar should be packed

Question 4

How to measure both liquid and dry ingredients using measuring spoons?

Answer 4

When measuring dry ingredients, overfill the spoon and level off with a straight edge.

When measuring liquids, do not hold measuring spoons over the mixing bowl. Always measure over a clean cup or bowl and fill the spoon to the rim

Question 5

How do you measure fat?

Answer 5

You can measure in small quantities using the dry measuring method. Press well into the measuring cup to eliminate air

Water displacement is used for larger amounts and is more accurate. To measure 125 mL of fat, place 125 mL of cold water into the measuring cup. Add margarine pieces until water level rises to 250 mL. Pour off liquid

Question 6

How should French Toast be prepared and served?

Answer 6

Should not be soggy and needs to be served piping hot

When dipping bread, cover it completely, but do not let it soak in the liquid mixture. If you don’t heat the pan ahead of time, then the egg/milk mixture has time to soak into the bread

Question 7

How do you mix using the muffin method?

Answer 7

Sift dry ingredients together in a bowl. Make a well in the dry ingredients. In another bowl mix liquid ingredients. Pour liquids into well and stir just until the dry ingredients are moistened. The batter will be lumpy

If you overstir using the muffin method, you will have a tough, rubbery product

Question 8

What are the standards of a perfect pancake?

Answer 8

Golden brown in colour
Uniform shapes to each other
Light and fluffy

Question 9

Frying

Answer 9

Cook on stovetop in frypan on medium, stirring constantly

Question 10

Chopped

Answer 10

Cut into smaller pieces

Question 11

Grated

Answer 11

Rub food up and down on a grater, making short skinny strips

Question 12

Shredded

Answer 12

Long skinny strips (could be shorter)

Question 13

Minced

Answer 13

The smallest chop there is, teeny pieces the size of a candy nerd

Question 14

Sauté

Answer 14

Lightly fry in fat on medium

Question 15

Boil

Answer 15

Rapid bubbling, rolling

Question 16

Simmer

Answer 16

Slow boil

Question 17

How can you check if a muffin is baked all the way through?

Answer 17

Muffins should be golden brown and if a toothpick comes out clean, the muffin is done

Question 18

How do you make an omelette?

Answer 18

You mix together eggs and milk into a bowl

You grease the preheated pan, then pour in the egg mixture

The edges should set at the edges at once. With a spatula gently push the cooked portions toward the centre

While drawing cooked portions to centre, tilt and rotate the pan to allow uncooked egg to flow into empty spaces.

While the top is still moist and creamy, garnish one half of the omelette with filling

Flip the unfilled side on top of the filled side

Question 19

How do you store eggs?

Answer 19

Store eggs in the fridge

Keep eggs in the carbon while storing

Store with the large ends up

Keep away from strong smelling foods, such as onions, garlic, or smoked foods. The shell of the egg is porous which can allow odours to penetrate the egg.

Question 20

What are some safety rules about electric hand mixers?

Answer 20

Be sure mixer is off before inserting the beaters

Unplug the mixer before ejecting the beaters

Insert the beaters into the mixing bowl before turning it on

Begin at a low speed then gradually move to high

Question 21

What are some tips for when making white sauce?

Answer 21

When milk has been added to the mixture, you must stir constantly until the sauce boils. If you stop stirring, the flour will form lumps which can’t be stirred out

Wait until the sauce has boiled before adding the cheese

Question 22

What are three important points to remember when thickening a sauce?

Answer 22

Add thickening agent to liquid and stir to make smooth

Gradually add thickening agent and liquid to hot mixture while stirring

Stir constantly until mixture thickens. After the sauce has boiled, cook a little longer to get rid of the stretch taste

Question 23

What are the four food groups?

Answer 23

Vegetables and fruits
Grain products
Milk and alternatives
Meat and alternatives