Abeka Family/consumer Science Test 5 (in order)

When substituting dried herbs for 1 tablespoon of fresh herbs, how much would you use?

1 teaspoon

1 cup=______ tablespoons

16 tbsp.

1 tablespoon=______ teaspoons

3 tsp.

How much raw, "bone-in" chicken should be purchased to serve one person?

3/4 pound

What is the temperature danger zone for the harmful bacterial growth in food?

40-140 degrees

how many 8 ounce glasses of water should you consume on a daily basis

8

Fish should be cooked for "5-6" minutes per inch of thickness.

8-10

1 cup=____ ounces

8oz.

Explain why it is important to thoroughly dry food before deep-fat frying?

Adding wet food to hot oil will cause spattering.

For best results when making candy, use which of the following techniques? Beat with a wooden spoon Double the batch Mix crystallized sugar back into the boiling syrup Substitute margarine for butter.

Beat with a wooden spoon.

Which of the following ingredients is used to give lightness and volume to foam? baking powder, baking soda, beaten egg whites, yeast

Beaten egg whites

Explain how canning preserves food.

Canning sterilizes food. It also creates a vacuum seal that excludes air.

Which of the following is a valid principle relating to centerpieces? Always light candles at a luncheon Choose a centerpiece that will be at the guest's eye level. Coordinate the formality of the centerpiece with the formality of the meal. Small centerpieces work best on large tables.

Coordinate the formality of the centerpiece with the formality of the meal.

Draw and label a place setting for the following menu (note: the salad will be served with the entree.)

Crispy Green Salad Fried Chicken Hash Brown Casserole Green Beans Whole Wheat Rolls Black Forest Cake Water Iced Tea Coffee

What is the proper etiquette for an adult who is cutting a serving of meat on his dinner plate?

Cut the meat one bite at a time resting the knife between bites.

Which of the following will not promote even cooking when using the microwave? Allow for standing time. Arrange food in a circle Rotate the container Do not stir

Do not stir

An angel food cake is thoroughly baked when the cracks in the top appear to be "moist".

Dry

"baking powder" makes baked goods tender and flaky.

False, Fat (Shortening, Butter)

The lengthwise side cut of fish is a _____?

Fillet

Explain how to temper eggs.

Gradually add small amounts of the hot mixture to the beaten eggs, stirring quickly until up to half of the hot mixture has been added. Once the eggs have reached the temperature of the hot mixture, stir the egg mixture into the remaining hot mixture.

To maintain highest quality, when should fruit be washed?

Just before it is to be eaten

Write the correct introduction for introducing Mr. Jones and Mrs. Mosley.

Mrs. Mosley, may I introduce you to Mr. Jones? Mr. Jones, meet Mrs. Mosley.

Correctly made frosting will_____?

Pull crumbs from the surface of the cake

Which of the following techniques will prevent meringue from shrinking away from the edges of the pie crust? Beat eggs until spongy Browning the meringue throughly Place the meringue on a cold pie Seal the meringue to the crust

Seal the meringue to the crust.

Explain how to correctly measure flour.

Spoon flour into a dry measuring cup until heaping. level off with a straight edge.

Explain how to test cooked fish for doneness.

The fish will flake when the flesh is twisted with the tines of a fork. or The fish and its juices will be opaque.

Explain the proper etiquette for shaking hands when a man is introduced to a woman.

The woman may choose wheather or not to offer her hand. IF the man extends his hand, she must shake it.

"Soft cookies" should be placed in an air-tight container.

True

Allow cakes to "cool" thoroughly before frosting.

True

Place cookie dough on a "cooled" cookie sheet to prevent it from spreading.

True

Serve and clear all food from the "left" side of each guest with the left hand.

True

The least healthy way to cook vegetables is to "boil" them.

True

When cooking rice, it is the "steam" that actually cooks the grain.

True

Which of the following does not aid the growth of yeast. acid food moisture warmth

acid

To prevent the edge of a pie crust from over browning, cover it with strips of ____?

aluminum foil

Which of the following is not a step a hostess uses to wrap up the meal? announces that the meal is over lay down her napkin to the left of her plate pushes her chair back and rises from the table thanks guests for coming

announces that the meal is over.

Once one has accepted an invitation,____ is required

attendance

When making quick breads, grease only the ____ of the pain.

bottom

A shortened cake is done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out _____?

clean or dry

Eggs will "ferment" if added directly to a hot mixture without first being tempered.

coagulate

When a lobster is alive, its tail will ____ when it is picked up.

curl

When baking in a glass or dark pan, "increase" the oven temperature by 25 degrees

decrease

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a perfectly baked pastry?

dried appearance

A chocolate chip cookie is a type of ____ cookie.

drop

Meat from the ribs, loin, and sirloin should be cooked using _____ heat.

dry

Which of the following will cause pie pastry to be tough? baking at too high a temperature too much shortening excess mixing too much salt

excess mixing

The average American diet is too low in which of the following? fat fiber sodium sugar

fiber

When making a pie crust, cutting in the fat will produce a ______ texture.

flaky

Gently pushing a spatula down through the center of a mixture, moving it toward the back of the bowl and bringing the mixture up and over, then turning the bowl a quarter turn and repeating the process is called______?

folding

A menu for a regular buffet should be limited to foods that can be eaten with only a _____?

fork

Write an informal invitation, inviting a friend to your brother's graduation party. Include all necessary information as well as a request for a response

include the type of event, the location, the day, date and time, and RSVP. example middle top- Let's Celebrate Kevin's Graduation skip line below other stuff- Join us at our house, 100 Bristol Park Avenue skip line below other stuff- Saturday, May 18th at 5:00 p.m. skip line skip line middle left- R.S.V.P below that- Kim 936-7086

Most recipes call for "medium" sized eggs.

large

It is best to make candy in "high" humidity.

low

Use a "medium" temperature when cooking milk.

low

When making a white sauce, bubbling the _____ for at least one minute helps cook out the raw starchy flavor.

roux

Write formal invitations in the "first" person.

third

Overcooking cheese causes it to become _____?

tough

Mail formal invitations "2 weeks" in advance

true

To "reduce" the heat of the grill fire, spread the coals apart.

true

Adding salad dressing too early can cause lettuce greens to _____

wilt