Be Safe!!!

I want to point out some really important things to remember while working in the kitchen!

1) Wash your hands with hot water and soap!
Wash them before touching food so you don't get germs or dirt on the food that will end up in someone's mouth! It's even more important to remember to wash your hands after touching raw meat.

2) Be SUPER careful with sharp objects. Knives, scissors and peelers are great tools in the kitchen but they can also hurt! Just remember to go slow, watch closely and don't get distracted!
** Also! It's really not a good idea to use sharp objects without asking first.

3) Don't get burned! The stove and oven get so hot they can really hurt! Here are some tips on how to stay safe: use hot mits, keep pan handles to the side so you don't accidentally spill something hot on yourself of others, and keep paper and cloth off the hot surfaces.
** Ask for help when taking things out of the oven until you feel very comfortable doing it yourself. I am still too afraid to take some things out so I have my parents (or husband) help me... and I'm an adult!

4) Steam Burns! Speaking of not burning yourself... did you know that steam can burn you worse that boiling water?! Don't stick your face or hands in steam.  While pouring hot water, use a hot mit and make sure the pan is not facing towards you.

5) Keep your hair in a pony tail if it goes past your shoulders. No one likes hair in their food! Eww!

6) Keep liquids cleaned up! Leaving some spilled water on the floor can cause you to slip and fall! Just quickly wipe it up with a paper towel to keep from falling.

Now don't get too worried. While the kitchen can be dangerous, it's a really safe place as long as everyone is careful!