Introduction to Cub Chef Activity Badge

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Know and understand the Top 10 tips for cooking!

Discuss with your leader the advantages and disadvantages of different types of food: • Discusstheimportanceofabalanceddiet• Writeamenuforahealthyschoollunch• Writeasimplemenuforahealthybreakfast

Cookery activity • Prepareahealthyitemforbreakfast• Prepareandcookamaincoursetoincludesuitablevegetables• Prepareafruitbaseddesserteitherhotorcold• Prepareanafternoonsnack

*All cookery must be carried out with adult supervision. *You should discuss what you would like to cook and why, then plan using suitable recipes.

*Don’t forget to get a photo of you cooking!*Remember to wash your hands regularly and work safely!

What does it take?

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Who am I cooking for?

What are their likes and dislikes?

Are there any vegetarians?

Does anyone have an allergy or intolerance?

What’s the age range?

How many people am I cooking for?

Planning makes cooking easier!

Make sure what you plan to do and when you plan to do it works for everyone involved.Cooking for a special occasion will win you plenty of fans: it takes the pressure off mum or dad, and allows you to make the best of your skills.

So whether it’s cooking Sunday lunch, a Saturday night with friends, a birthday celebration meal or cooking a fun themed menu — have a go and enjoy yourself!

Here’s a simple check list to get you started:

When you’re planning a menu, always write down your

order of work and follow it to avoid forgetting anything.

As a basic guide, think:• Recipes• Shopping list• Plan of work

If you do all your preparation in advance and prepare

desserts in advance, you will save time and effort on

the day.

Measurements

lb = poundsoz = ouncefl oz = fluidounceg = gram

kg = kilogrampt = pintin = inchescm = centimetre

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What’s my budget and how much is my menu likely to cost?

At this time of year, what’s available or in season?

What produce is available locally?

Research: do I need to practise or try out my dishes in advance?

Table setting: do I have enough crockery, cutlery and service ware?

Cooking equipment: do I have enough pots and pans?

Thinking ahead: what help do I need?

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Safety firstRemembertoworktoyourplanandsafely.Beawareofwhatishappeningaroundyouandbeawareofothers.Preparingandcookingfoodneedsyourconcentration.TryingtocookwhilewatchingTVoronthephonewillincreasetheriskofaccidents...

All in good orderAlwayscleanasyougo:youdon’twanttofaceahugepileofdirtypots,pansandutensilswhenyou’vefinished…Ifyouclean-upasyouwork,you’llhaveatidykitchenattheend!

Deciding what to cook TherearemanyrecipesavailableassuggestionsforCubsbuttherearesomanyideas,stylesanddishes—internationalorlocal—tochoosefrom,thatyouhavealmostinfinitechoice.Perhapsyourparentsorgrandparentshaveagreatrecipethatyouwouldenjoycooking?

Keep a recordIt’salwaysagoodideatowritedownyourrecipeandhowyoucookeditbeforetakingaphotoofthefinalresult.Ifit’sgood,otherpeoplewillwanttocookyourdish—agreatcomplimenttothechef!

Enjoy the experienceIfyouenjoywhatyouaredoing,itwillshowinyourfood.Thereisnothingworsethanastressed-outcookinthekitchen.Ifyouwantyourgueststorelaxandenjoythemselves,youhavetoenjoythepreparationandcooking!Havefun!

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Top 10 Tips for cooking!

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Cooking is great fun but with lots of hot and sharp things around, safety comes first! Make sure you read these simple rules and follow them every time you are in the kitchen.Be safe, enjoy yourself, and the food you cook will be delicious.

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Never cook anything, or use anything sharp, hot or electrical without an adult there to help you.

Before you touch anything electrical, such as plugs, sockets or blenders, make sure your hands are dry. If they are wet, you could give yourself an electric shock.

Before you start cooking, always give your hands a good wash with soap and clean your work surfaces.

Hot pots and pans should always be placed on a heatproof mat or stand.

Make sure the handles of saucepans aren’t sticking out from the cooker so no-one can knock against them.

Bacteria (also known as germs) are everywhere and sometimes food can have some on it that might make you or the people you’re cooking for, ill. So always wash fruit and vegetables before you use them and wash your hands, knife and chopping board when you’ve been handling raw fish or meat.

Always clean and tidy as you work, keep a cloth close by and mop up any spills.

Read the recipe all the way through before you shop for the ingredients and before you start cooking. Make a shopping list, and then ask an adult to check it for you because you might have some of the ingredients already.

Take extra care weighing and measuring ingredients: if you rush this, it’s easy for your recipe to go wrong. Make sure you have a set of measuring spoons and kitchen scales too.

Don’t rush, it’s better for the food to be a little late than taste bad. If you put love and care into your cooking it actually makes the food taste better!

Have fun and enjoy yourself!