General guidelines in the cleanliness AND SANITATION OF THE KITCHEN
PHYSICAL EQUIPMENT AND KITCHEN LAYOUT SHOULD BE CONDUCIVE TO GOOD SANITARY PRACTICES.
Dishes, glasses, utensils, tools, and equipment should be cleaned and properly sanitized Washing flatware - soaked in water with a detergent solution in a basin or similar container Use of Hot Water, Bactericide, and Detergents - plenty of hot water is a must to sanitize dishes properly - bactericides are used in rinsing which provide sterilization results - dishwasher detergents are specially prepared cleaning agents designed to wash dishes without forming suds and facilitating the rinsing process.
FLOORS, WALLS, CEILINGS, COUNTERS, TABLES AND CHAIRS SHOULD BE CLEANED REGULARLY
VERMIN AND RODENTS SHOULD BE ELIMINATED FROM THE KITCHEN PREMISES
DISPOSAL OF GARBAGE SHOULD BE DONE DAILY
PROCEDURE IN WASHING DISHES, COOKING UTENSILS, GLASSWARE, AND FLAT WARES
SCRAPING AND REMOVAL OF LEFT OVER FOOD AND WASTE FROM SOILED DISHES
PRE-RINSING THE DISHES IN LUKEWARM OR COLD WATER TO REMOVE FOOD PARTICLES OR DIRT THAT OTHERWIE MAY “BAKE” ON DURING THE WASHING PROCESS
WASHING IN CLEAN WATER AT 140 DEGREE FAHRENHEIT OR HIGHER FOR AT LEAST 2 MINUTES
SOAKING, WHICH OFTEN MAY COME FIRST, IS ALSO EMPLOYED IN WASHING POTS AND PANS, SILVERWARE, OR DISHES WITH HEAVY FOOD COATINGS OR GREASE
A. Washing Cooking Utensils - conventional manual techniques necessitate reaching down into the sink B. Washing Glassware - because glassware touch lips, it is necessary that they must be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized to prevent infectious diseases or cross contamination, C. Storage of Clean Dishes and Utensils - dishes and utensils should be stored in clean shelves and protected from dust, vermin, and other contaminations.
Cleaning equipment, supplies, materials, and cleaning chemicals
FLOOR POLISHER Used in scrubbing, stripping, and polishing hard floor surfaces
WET AND DRY VACUUM CLEANER Used to absorb water in wet surface and to stuck up dust and dirt
CART OR TROLLEY Used to keep all cleaning supplies and chemicals which can be moved from one place to another
SCOURING PADS The rough mesh side is used for scrubbing purposes and used with scouring powder Sponge like sides is used for cleaning painted surfaces, marble and porcelain
WIPING CLOTHS Highly absorbent cotton cloth used to remove dirt and easy to remove stains
Mops with handle Used for manual floor mopping
CEILING BROOM Used to remove cobwebs and dust off the ceiling.
TRASH BAG Disposable receptacle used to contain garbage or rubbish
SOFT BROOM AND STICK BROOM Soft broom is used for fine surfaces Stick broom is used for tough surfaces
SPONGES Used to clean fine surfaces
BUCKET/PAIL Used with mop for cleaning floors and walls
INSECT SPRAYER Used to fumigate and eliminate pests and mosquitoes
INSECTICIDES Used to eliminate insects and pests
disinfectants Used to clean sink and areas with bacterial contaminations
Drain cleaners Used to remove clogs in the sink drains
degreaser Used to wipe out grease, oil and dirt
GENERAL RULES IN USING AND CLEANING KITCHEN EQUIPMENT
CHECK ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT BEFORE USING
HANDLE EQUIPMENT PROPERLY
Store equipment in their proper storage after using
READ REFULLY AND FOLLOW MANUFACTURES INSTRUCTIONCA
Have a regular checkup of kitchen equipment
HANDLING LIQUID WASTES AND LINENS
LIQUID WASTE Any form of liquid residue that is hazardous for people and the environment Example of them are chemicals and disinfectants used in cleaning and sanitizing kitchen premises
DIRTY LINENS Segregated according to the degree of stains and dirt present to them Usual steps in laundering after stains and dirt have been removed Begin with white linens Followed by the colored ones Wash, rinse, and dry
PREPARING appetizers
APPETIZERS They call name antipasto in Italian, hors d’oeuvres in French, zenzai in Japanese, and pampagana in Tagalog Are served at the beginning of formal dinners or meals Assortment of delicacies, served in small or bite-sized portions to stimulate appetite
NUTRITIONAL VALUE OF APPETIZER Different appetizers contain a mixture of proteins (shrimps, fishes, sausages, eggs, meat, hams, bacons etc.), vitamins and minerals (fruits and vegetables), carbohydrates (breads, cakes, pastries, nuts) and fats (cream, cheese, mayo dips)
CLASSIFICATION OF APPETIZERS Fruit Appetizers - these are light and refreshing fruits in season – fresh or preserved, sliced, diced or scooped; in ice cream or in syrup.
CANAPES Small pieces of bread, toast, or crackers spread or topped with highly seasoned food mixture made of any of the following: Anchovies, Crab meat, Shrimps, Chicken, Meat, Egg, Chicken liver, Ham, Bacon Mushroom, parsley, olive, bell peppers or pimiento, and onion are used to garnish, enhance the flavor, texture, and color of the canapes
GRILLED OR OVER-THE-COAL APPETIZERS These are commonly served in outdoor functions wherein grilling takes place. Marshmallows, meat, chickens, sausages, bacons, liver, shrimps, fish fillets, squids, oysters, tahong .
PARTY BREAD AND PASTRIES These come in attractive color, various shapes, and with different fillings such as peanut, jelly, jam, cheese, butter, ham, bacon and eggs with mayonnaise or dressing as base Rolls muffin, puffs, éclair, and emapanaditas are the usual favorites among and a must for childrens parties
TASTY TIDBITS Include assorted cheeses, nuts, chips, pickled, fresh or dried preserved fruits and vegetables They can be served in small trays, in glass bowls, in wood or ceramic containers or arranged in toothpick arranged artistically in a hors d’oeuvre holder
VEGETABLE HORS D’OEUVRES These are salty, tart, or crisp food that use vegetable slices as base. Examples of this kind appetizer include celery stalks, eggplants, turnips, lettuce and beets
BEVERAGES These are seasonal or specially prepared drinks It can be alcoholic (wine and punch) and nonalcoholic (fruit juices, shakes, coffee, tea and cocoa)
TOOLS, UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENTS USED IN preparing appetizers
Consider the age, gender, occupation, nationality, or religion of guest
Make sure that the expenses are within your food budget
Keep season in mind
Prepare food that is easy to serve
Plan ahead. Make a complete list of the items that you need and be sure to purchase them in one trip
Do not overfeed or underfeed your guest
Make your own multicolored and multiflavored ice cubes by adding food color and peppermint
Vary the floats in your punch bowls by using chopped apples, cherries and slices oranges
Use multicolored party breads sliced in any shape you like as base for canapes
Create variation in your mayonnaise
Try mayonnaise dips with crunchy vegetables
HEALTHY AND SAFETY PRACTICES IN PREPARING APPETIZERS
Wear appropriate and clean working clothes
Wear a mask especially when coughing or affected with colds or other infectious diseases
Wear clean gloves in handling foods and other ingredients to avoid contamination
Keep workings areas and premises clean, free from clutter, dirt or dust, and focal wastes
Kitchen tools, utensils, and equipment should be thoroughly washed, cleaned, and dried before using
Store appetizers in a clean and safe storage area with prescribe temperature
WAYS OF PRESENTING APPETIZERS
Place and arrange appetizers individually in multicolored paper cups and trays
Appetizers can be served whole or portion-controlled by cutting them into bite-sized portions
Cover with foil a whole pumpkin or squash, bottle gourd or upo
You can also arrange appetizers in rotating trays
PERFORMANCE TASK Form a group, choose one type of appetizer. Present this in class in an appropriate serving dish. Tell something about it. Demonstrate how it is prepared. (Appearance, Neatness, Flavor and Creativity)
PREPARING SALAD AND SALAD DRESSING
SALAD Any cold dish of meat, poultry, seafood, fruits, vegetables, or dairy products served individually or in combination of two or more of these food items and accompanied with a dressing
IMPORTANCE OF SALADS Stimulate one’s appetite and add essential nutrients to the diet Low calorie and therefore appealing to weight watchers and vegetarian Create their own salad and express artistic ability in combining ingredients
NUTRITIVE VALUE OF SALAD AND SALAD DRESSINGS Protein ( meat, fresh poultry, eggs) Vitamins and minerals (fruits and vegetables) Fat (mayonnaise, olive oil, peanut oil and sesame oil) Carbohydrates (potatoes, croutons and pasta)
Types of salads
A. ACCORDING TO USE Appetizer Salads - light, therefore stimulate the appetite with giving feeling of fulness - examples are slices of fruit, vegetable, and seafood cocktails
Accompaniment Salad - side dishes to the main course in a dinner - serve in a moderate portions and are accompanied with dressing. - examples are Caesar salad, thousand island and French
MAIN COURSE SALAD Serve as a one dish meal as it contains practically all the essential nutrients It has a combination of meat, poultry, seafood, fruits and vegetables
DESSERTS SALAD These are generally sweet and served in the last course of a meal Composed of mostly fresh, canned and processed fruits, and molded gelatins
B. ACCORDING TO INGREDIENTS USED Fruits - include combination of fruits with dressing like cream, condensed milk, and cheese
INGREDIENTS Banana, papaya, pineapple tidbits, nata de coco, gelatin cubes Melon balls, mango cubes, and banana slices Young coconut, nata de coco, kaong , pineapple tidbits, cheese cubes, pandan flavored gelatin cubes Fruit cocktail (in can), kaong , gelatin cubes, cheese cubes Avocado slices sprinkled with calamansi juice, cooked pineapple tidbits in syrup, cottage cheese DRESSINGS Cream and condensed milk Cooked dressing Cream and condensed milk Juice of fruit cocktail, sugar, and cream Mayonnaise PLATING AND SERVING OF THE SALAD Glass salad bowl with ornate design Arranged in individual fruit cup and topped with cooked dressing and cherry on top Arranged in young buko shell, topped with grated cheese Salad bowl lined with lettuce leaves
Vegetables - most popular are like potatoes and raw vegetables like lettuce, cabbage, carrots, celery, onions, tomatoes, etc.
INGREDIENTS Cabbage, carrots, onion and crushed pineapple with raisins Boiled and diced potatoes, chopped celery, sweet pickle relish, pineapple tidbits Eggplant grilled and chopped, sliced fresh tomatoes, sliced onions Ampalaya sliced , chopped fresh tomatoes, chopped white onions Lettuce, sliced cucumber, shredded carrots, minced onions, cubed cheese, whole corn (canned) DRESSING Mayonnaise Mayonnaise Vinegar mixed with bagoong isda French dressing or vinegar, salt, sugar and ground pepper Thousand island dressing PLATING AND SERVING OF THE SALAD Can be placed in custard cups or in small crystal bowls Crystal bowl lined with Lettuce Wooden salad bowl lined with fresh banana leaves Wooden salad bowl lined with fresh banana leaves Salad bowl lined with lettuce
Protein food - consist of meat, fish or poultry which are the main ingredients plus some vegetables and dressings
INGREDIENTS Chicken, cooked and diced Tuna, streamed and diced or canned Eggs, hard boiled and sliced Shrimps, boiled and shelled DRESSING Plus celery, pineapple tidbits, onions, pickles Plus potato, celery, carrots, pineapple tidbits Plus potato or macaroni, celery, pickle, pineapple tidbits, onion Plus tomato halves, diced celery, cucumber slices or green peas PLATING AND SERVING OF THE SALAD Thousand island dressing Mayonnaise Thousand island dressing Mayonnaise
INGREDIENTS 5. Pork, boiled and shelled 6. Frankfurters and other sausages, fried and sliced 7. Cottage cheese 8. Ham and other cold cuts DRESSING Plus frozen green peas, cheese pimiento, onion Plus boiled potatoes or macaroni, onions, pimiento pineapple tidbits, boiled and diced carrots Plus pineapple chunks Plus boiled potato or macaroni, celery, onions, cheese, carrots, boiled and diced pineapple tidbits PLATING AND SERVING OF THE SALAD Mayonnaise or salad dressing Mayonnaise Salad dressing Mayonnaise or thousand island dressing
METHODS OF PREPARING SALADS
Separate leaves manually in a bowl of cold water
Trim off blemishes, dark parts, wilted parts, decaying parts, and tough parts
WASH THOROUGHLY ONE BY ONE UNDER RUNNING WATER
DRAIN CAREFULLY IN A COLANDER
Wash again in another bowl of clean cold water
Shake each leaf lightly to drain
PLACE IN A COLANDER AND REFRIGERATE TO KEEP COLD AND CRUNCHY
IMMERSE FOR A FEW MINUTES THE LEAVES IN VERY COLD WATER, DRAIN THOROUGHLY AND CAREFULLY, THEN CUT AND MIX OR TOP WITH DRESSING
STEPS IN CLEANING SALAD GREENS
TRIM OFF THE END OF THE STALK AND DISCARD ANY WILTING LEAVES
SEPARATE LEAVES, REMOVING TOUGH STALKS OR CORE IF NECESSARY
WASH LEAVES THOROUGHLY IN A SINK OR LARGE BOWL OF COLD WATER
Wash again in fresh water if necessary SHAKE LIGHTLY TO DRAIN
Spin until leaves are just damp
WRAP IN A FRESH TOWEL. CHILL FOR ½ TO 1 HOUR
Tips in preparing salads
CHOOSE THE FRESHEST SALAD GREENS
CREATE AN ATTRACTIVE INTERPLAY OF COLOR, TEXTURE, SHAPE AND FLAVOR
Choose the right dressing for the right type of salad
ARRANGE THE SALAD ATTRACTIVELY
STORING SALADS
PRE-CUT VEGETABLES and fruits Stored in plastic containers with lid or cover and the refrigerated or chilled. Do not add dressing when storing fruits, vegetables, meat, chicken, and fish Can be stored in about three days to maintain their freshness and flavor
TYPES OF SALAD DRESSING
FRENCH DRESSING Mostly used in vegetable salads Mixture of vinegar (wine, apple, nipa palm, or other types) oil (olive, peanut, corn, or soya bean) lime (salt, sugar, and ground pepper) Variations of French dressing include the following
CAPER DRESSING Add 1 tablespoon of chopped capers, ½ clove of finely chopped garlic, and a little anchovy paste
CURRY DRESSING Add ½ tsp of curry powder and 1 tsp of finely chopped shallots
GARLIC FRENCH DRESSING Add 1 peeled garlic clove, let it stand to blend flavors. Remove clove before serving
ROQUEFORT DRESSING Add 3 tbsp of Roquefort cheese. Chill before serving
TARRAGON DRESSING Add 1 tsp of chopped, fresh tarragon leaves
SESAME DRESSING Substitute sesame oil for olive oil
THOUSAND ISLAND DRESSING Add ½ tsp cup of chopped green pepper, 2 tbsp of chopped parsley, and 2 tbsp of chopped onions
MEXICAN FRENCH DRESSING Add finely chopped hard-boiled egg, Worcestershire sauce, and finely chopped celery
SEAFOOD SPECIAL FRENCH DRESSING Add chili sauce, prepared horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, and finely chopped celery
VINAIGRETTE FRENCH DRESSING Add finely chopped green olives, finely chopped chives, finely chopped pimiento, and finely chopped hard boiled egg
WINE FRENCH DRESSING Sherry, honey
CHEESE AND PICKLE FRENCH DRESSING Cottage cheese, pickle relish, parsley
CHIFFONADE FRENCH DRESSING Add minced pimiento, parsley, and hard boiled eggs
PARMESAN FRENCH DRESSING Parmesan Cheese ZESTY FRENCH DRESSING Worcestershire or bottled thick meat sauce
MAYONNAISE Emulsion composed of salad oil, vinegar or lemon juice, egg yolk, and seasonings (salt, sugar and spices)
TIPS IN PREPARING MAYONNAISE Ingredients should be at room temperature for fast emulsion.
Fresh eggs are more suitable to use than stored ones.
The egg yolk, being an emulsion itself is a better emulsifying agent than a whole egg
The size of bowl must be compatible with the amount of mayonnaise enough to give the beater ample beating space
Proportion of ingredients to be used is most important for homemade mayonnaise; ideal proportion is three-fourth cup of oil and two tablespoons of acid per egg yolk
Seasonings may be beaten into the egg yolk before other ingredients.
Refrigerate the finished mayonnaise for stability
COOKED SALAD DRESSING Resembles mayonnaise The difference is that cooked dressing makes used of cooked starch paste to substitute part of the egg yolk. “SALAD DRESSING”
SANDWICHES
SANDWICH Different types of bread sliced or cut with fillings in between The fillings can be placed on top of a single piece or layer of bread; in between two layers or multilayers of bread.
FILLINGS Fillings for sandwiches range in a variety of flavors – from sweet, to meaty, to hot and spicy, t slightly sour, to salty or pungent or from soft and tender
FILLINGS Fillings for sandwiches includes meat like sausages, hotdogs , Frankfurters, beef, pork burgers, hams, bacons, salami, pepperoni and other cold cuts. It also contain poultry like cuts, flaked or sliced of chicken, turkey, fish, seafood and egg. Fruit fillings are mostly in the form of jellies, jams, and marmalades
ACCOMPANIMENTS
Accompaniment include like vegetables like lettuce, cabbages, carrots, tomatoes, onions, bell pepper, cucumbers, pickles, and dairies includes different kinds of cheese. Flavorings and seasonings include different dressings like mayonnaise, butter, peanut butter, garlic sauce, tomato catsup, mustard, ground pepper, salt, and hot chili sauce
TYPES OF SANDWICHES
ACCORDING TO TEMPERATURE
HOT SANDWICHES Best served at lukewarm temperature (40 degree Celsius/104 Fahrenheit) or higher These are called Hot sandwiches is a two layered sandwiches that is warmed in an oven or toaster Baked sandwiches includes waffles and buns stuffed with meat or poultry fillings Grilled sandwich are regular sandwiches placed in griller to cook or warm them Fried sandwich are cooked with oil as medium
COLD SANDWICHES Sandwiches served at room temperature or below These are called Regular sandwich is a two layered with fillings in between Specialist sandwich is a special type using other types from the regular loaf bread such as French bread, focaccia or pita bread Multi decker sandwich is a three or more layers of bread with fillings in between Wrapped sandwiches consist of pancake like cooked soft dough usually grilled or baked. Pinwheel sandwiches are rolled sandwiches. The bread is rolled tightly from one end to the other end
ACCORDING TO LAYERS
Open-faced Makes use of one layer of bread or crust. Fillings are arranged on top and garnished. It may be baked or toasted as in slice bread with cheese that melts when toasted
TWO-LAYER This is the regular sandwich consisting of two slice of bread with fillings in between
THREE OR MORE LAYER Called a multi decker sandwich with variations or fillings in between – grilled steak, ham, bacon and generous amount of vegetables lavished with dressing and spices or condiments
COMPONENTS OF SANDWICH
bread There are different kinds breads used for making sandwiches. From the soft rolls to the hard-crust bread; from bland flavors
Here are some popular breads in making sandwiches: French bread Pita bread French bread American load bread Waffle Pancakes Hamburger buns Regular loaf bread Pan de sal Pan de monay Biscuit Oatmeal bread Soft roll
TOPPINGS, FILLINGS AND SPREADS They provide the basic components of a perfect sandwich They can turn a simple sandwich into a special treat Use the right filling and the right sauce or spread for your creation
SUITABLE TOPPINGS FOR OPEN-FACED SANDWICHES Crisp slice of bacon with lettuce, mayonnaise, and tomato Sliced hard boiled egg with mayonnaise, lettuce and tomato Luncheon meat, lettuce, mayonnaise, tomatoes Grilled pork with pineapple ring Cold ham with slice od cheese, mayonnaise, lettuce, and tomato
Beef burgers, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and mayonnaise Boiled shrimp, topped with mayonnaise Tuna chunks, lettuce, tomatoes, and mayonnaise Slice chicken breast, lettuce, mayonnaise, cucumber, and tomato Frankfurters and potato salad with mustard and mayonnaise Spanish sardines, slice of sweet pickled cucumber or onion rings
SUITABLE FILLINGS FOR SANDWICHES Egg filling - combine one chopped of hard boiled egg, 2 tablespoon pf pickle, 1 tablespoon of finely chopped onions, 3 tablespoon of mayonnaise, salt and pepper to taste Cheese pimiento - combine 1 cup of grated cheddar cheese, 2 teaspoon of minced pimiento, 3 tablespoons of mayonnaise, and 1 tablespoon of sugar
Ham Filling - combine 1 cup of chopped ham, 2 tablespoon of pickle. 1 teaspoon of chopped onions, 3 tablespoon of mayonnaise, salt and pepper to taste Bacon Filling - combine 1 cup finely chopped fried crispy bacon, 2 tablespoons of pickle, 1 tablespoon of chopped onions, and 3 tablespoon of mayonnaise Chicken Filling - combine 1 cup of boiled chicken flakes, 2 tablespoon pickle, 1 tablespoon of chopped onion, 4 tablespoons of mayonnaise, salt and pepper to taste
Liver Sausage Filling - combined 1 cup of mashed liver sausage, 2 tablespoons of pickle, 4 tablespoons of mayonnaise, salt and pepper to taste Tuna Filling - combine 1 cup of canned tuna flakes, 2 tablespoon of pickle on ½ cup of drained crushed pineapple, 4 tablesppon of mayonnaise, lettuce and tomatoes
SUITABLE SPREADS AND SAUCES FOR SANDWICHES
MAYONNAISE Goes well with fish, meat, cold cuts, egg, and vegetables. There are different variations of mayonnaise by mixing additional ingredients
TARTAR SAUCE Consist of mayonnaise with egg, capers, spring onions and parsley
THOUSAND ISLAND DRESSING Consist of mayonnaise, tuna, capers, onion and chopped pickles
CHEESE SPREAD Consist of cheese, cream cheese, aromatic herbs, olive oil, salt and pepper, and mayonnaise
METHODS AND TECHNIQUES IN MAKING SANDWICHES
GARNISHING Decorating open-faced sandwiches with garnishing is easy to do. Two-layer sandwiches are garnished with slices of fruits and vegetables usually placed besides the sandwich on the serving plate.
SPREADING This is filling out the layer of bread with a spreading mixture usually in the form of a paste as in peanut butter or a combination of mayonnaise, chopped chicken, ham, bacon and chopped onions blended together to form a coarse.
Techniques in spreading Use a small spatula, a table knife, or a rubber scraper to spread the filling thinly and uniformly To spread filling, start from one end of the allowance of at least half centimeters out Spread enough thickness of filling to savor its flavor in the sandwich Three layered sandwiches are spread with fillings on the two inside layers. To make the sandwich neat and clean on edges, trim the brown edge of bread with a bread knife.
PIPING Technique applying the filling or garnishing in bread with the use of piping tool like a pastry bag with a piping tool at the end. A popular example is grilled hotdog in a hotdog bun sliced open. Mayonnaise, tomato catsup, and mustard are piped along the crosswise
PORTIONING This technique involves cutting sandwiches into exact sizes or dimensions as required per serving. The standard should be uniform cut that would equalize the share or allotment for the number of equally:
CUTTING This technique requires the use of sharp bread knife that will divide a sandwich or a loaf into neat and clean portions or parts.
MOLDING This technique involves shaping sandwiches according to the expected standard There are several sandwich makers that grill sandwiches into different shapes – square, rectangle, round, and triangle.
EQUIPMENT FOR PRESENTING SANDWICHES
BOWLS AND BASKET Breads or sandwiches are commonly presented in open baskets and lined with checkered cotton cloth or plain cloth
PAPER PLATES
PLATES AND PLATTER Platters are usually bigger than plates.
TRAYS Efficient containers for breads and sandwiches because they accommodate a greater number of individual products
INDIGENOUS CONTAINERS Locally available ones like coconut shells, banana leaves, corn husks, coconut leaves, and other
ETHNIC DISHWARE The designs and inscriptions and the material it is made defines its origin, its period, and its culture
CUSTOM DISPLAY You can create a scenery using cut sandwiches of different shapes and colors
STORING SANDWICHES
Wrap your sandwiches properly
Sandwiches that are arranged in trays can maintain their freshness by covering them in clean kitchen towel or cloth
SOFT CRUSTED BREAD ROLLS SHOULD REMAIN IN THEIR MOISTURE AND VAPOR PROOF WRAPPERS TO AVOID DRYING
Hard crusted bread should be stored unwrapped to allow circulation of air
HOT DESSERTS Those are served at lukewarm temperature and higher (40 degree Celsius or 104 degree Fahrenheit and above) Crepes, fritters, crunch, flambe , fried fruits, baked fruits and souffle are served warm or hot
COLD DESSERTS Those are served below room temperature (20 degree Celsius to 18 degree Celsius) to chill and freeze Fruit salads, mousse, ice cream, sherbet, fresh fruits with or without dressing, cream custards, and some baked fruits
SAUCES FOR DESSERTS
SWEET SAUCES
SUGAR SYRUP This is sugar and water brought to boil. It can be thin, medium and thick Ratio of sugar to water is 1:3 for thin syrup, 1:2 for medium and 1:1 for thick syrup
FRUIT SYRUP This is syrup drained from canned and processed fruits It may be added or not with more sugar and fruit juice
FRUIT PUREE This sauce is made by blending the flesh of ripe fruits with sugar and syrup into a smooth, thick consistency. Other flavorings and thickenings may be added
CREAMY SAUCES
VANILLA SAUCE This a mixture of vanilla, milk, eggs, sugar and whipped cream
SWEET CREAM (CHEESE SAUCE) This is a mixture of heavy cream, cream cheese, vanilla, sugar, and egg white
BASIC CHANTILLY SAUCE This is a mixture of whipping cream, confectioners sugar, and egg white
Buttered sauce
CARAMEL SAUCE This is a mixture of butter, condensed milk, brown sugar, and syrup
HARD SAUCE Mixture of butter, confectioner’s sugar, and brandy
HOT FUDGE SAUCE Mixture of butter, sugar, milk, cocoa, flour, salt and sugar
EQUIPMENTS FOR MAKING DESSERTS AND SWEETS The equipment for making desserts and sweets are either electric operated or those operated mechanically
ELECTRIC POWERED EQUIPMENTS Blenders, ice cream makers, mixers, ovens, chillers and freezers
OPERATED MECHANICALLY Juicers, ice crushers, whisk, beater and weighing scales
PRINCIPLES IN PREPARING DESSERTS
Select good quality fruits for dessert
Prepare fruits that easily discolor at near serving time as possible or dip in acid fruit juices to prevent discoloration
Dessert salad like flavored gelatin molds, fresh or cooked fruits and mousse are kept chilled until they are ready to be consumed
Temperature affects appetite appeal. Food are more acceptable if served at the correct temperature
Holding time for desserts vary from one dessert to another. The use of food warmers ad chillers can hold food for a period of time and retain its quality
In preparing pineapple salad for dessert, use canned or processed pineapples.
PACKAGING DEFINITION, IMPORTANCE AND CHARACTERISTICS
packaging Process of enclosing a product in any acceptable or suitable container in order to protect what it sells and sell what it protects
functions OF PACKAGING
As AN INVESTMENT Manufacturing companies spend as much in packages as in the finished products is partly dependent on their packages
AS A MARKETING TOOL It is through the package that product is identified, labeled, and becomes popular in the market
As more than just a container It increase or decrease the sales depending on how it can attract consumers to patronize the product
AS GLOBAL IN CHARACTER You can establish a brand around the world the world with its package
As cost oriented Cost of packaging is added to the price paid for the product. The higher the cost of the package, the higher the price paid for the product
SOCIALLY FOCUSED Cost of package can differentiate social classes with different buying capacities
IMPORTANCE OF PACKAGING
To preserve the food
TO CONTAIN PRODUCTS FOR EASY TRANSPORT
TO DESCRIBE AND IDENTIFY THE CONTENT
TO PROTECT THE CONTENT
THREE LEVELS OF PACKAGING
PRIMARY PACKAGE This is the individual package that immediately contains the product for the individual end user. Products in primary packages are those in sold in retail
SECONDARY PACKAGES This is the bigger package which contain number of individual packages. Can be sold in wholesale
Tertiary package This is the biggest package which contains products in secondary packages. This package is ready for shipping or transporting to supermarkets, malls and big market
CAREGIVING
INFECTION Infectious disease caused by microorganisms entering the body. The symptoms and severity of the illness will depend on the type of invading microorganism and the part of the body affected.
INFESTATION Invasion of the body by animal of the body such as lice, worms, and flukes. The parasites may live in or on the body.
DIFFERENT TYPES OF MICROORGANISMS Bacteria Viruses Fungi, yeasts Protozoa
ROUTES WHERE MICROORGANISM ENTER Broken or damages skin Orifices such as the nose, mouth, anus, vagina, urethra Eyes and ears Hair follicles Blood stream by blood sucking insects such as mosquito and lice
TRANSMISSION OF MICROORGANISM By droplet infection By handling contaminated articles Dirty surfaces or dusty atmosphere Unwashed hands after using toilet Food contamination Contact with animals Direct hand contact wit other person Fleas and blood sucking insects Contaminated blood
STANDARDS PRECAUTIONS TO BE USED IN THE CARE OF PATIENTS
handwashing Always wash the hands to eliminate microorganisms in blood or discharges even if you are using gloves. Use soap and disinfect as a routine in handwashing
GLOVES Wear gloves when touching blood, body fluids, discharges, eliminations and contaminated items. Put on clean gloves before touching mucous membranes
mask Wear mask during patient care activities that are likely to generate splashes or sprays of blood, body fluids, discharges
GOWN Used during procedures and patient care activities. This is to avoid splashes or sprays of blood ,body fluids, discharges or eliminations.
LINEN To avoid transfer of microorganisms to other patients, soiled and used linens must be disposed properly
PATIENT CARE EQUIPMENT Ensure that reusable equipment, such as oxygen mask and nebulizer masks are not used for the care of another patient until they have been cleaned
ENVIRONMENT CONTROL Ensure that patients room has adequate procedures for the routine care, cleaning and disinfection