Michael Sinclair Use Measuring Cups for Volume, Not Weight Measuring cups tell you volume: how much space an ingredient occupies. A kitchen scale tells you mass, commonly called weight in recipes. Those are different measurements. A cup of water and a cup of ... Accessories Food Preparation
Michael Sinclair Choose a Cutting Board You Can Clean Choose a food-safe cutting board that you can wash properly, keep steady and inspect easily. Wood and plastic can both be useful; the condition of the board and how you use it matter more than declari... Food Preparation Kitchen Hygiene
Michael Sinclair Thaw Frozen Food With a Plan for Dinner Choose the thawing method before you need the food, not when the pan is already hot. For perishable frozen food, the safe options are the refrigerator, cold water or a microwave, followed by the handl... Food Preparation Food Safety
Michael Sinclair Use a Kitchen Scale to Follow a Recipe A kitchen scale can make a recipe easier to follow, especially when several ingredients go into the same bowl. The main skill is not complicated: select the right units, account for the container and ... Cooking Food Preparation
Michael Sinclair Wash Produce, Not Raw Chicken: Two Different Kitchen Jobs Wash fresh produce under running water, but do not wash raw chicken before cooking. These are different kitchen tasks. For produce, follow the appropriate cleaning directions. For poultry, prevent raw... Food Preparation Food Safety Kitchen Hygiene