KITCHEN SAFETY FIRST

 Basic Rules of Kitchen Safety

Before we start cooking we must confirm our safety and also of our family. So the first and the foremost important objective is to use authorized and certified items in kitchen. Cooking is an art of blending the correct amount of  salt, herbs and other spices to the food to match the mood of the taste buds sizzling with flavors. So lets start with the safety guide first.

1. Avoid wearing inappropriate clothing while cooking, always wear an cooking apron and a cooking cap.
2. Do never ever leave the kitchen with pots & pans cooking on the stove, always turn off burners as soon as you take the pot off.
3. Fire extinguisher is a must in or near the kitchen, but never near the stove.
4. Keep young children out of the kitchen while cooking.
5. Before cooking you must make sure your hands are clean. Clean the veggies nicely due to various pesticides used in them. 
6. Casualness may lead you burn yourself in kitchen, so, no phone  while cooking.
7. Handling Knives:   (a)Always cut away from your body when using a knife. It can slip and cut you, 
   (b) Always use a cutting board,
   (c) Protect your counter tops,
   (d) Keep blades sharp, 
   (e) Keep knives clean (including handle) – slippery handles can cause injuries,
   (f) Don’t put knives in a sink of soapy water – they may not be seen and accidents can occur, 
   (g) Wash and dry carefully keeping sharp edge away from your hands,
   (h) Always lay them flat, never on the back or edge, 
   (i) Don’t attempt to catch a knife as it falls – better it hits the floor than cut your hand,
   (j) Wash knives with warm soapy water after each use.
8.  Lastly KEEP THE KITCHEN CLEAN.