Culinary Kids
Culinary Kids Inc is a 501 nonprofit charity devoted to alleviating malnutrition and hunger in children through education and awareness. Our program model focuses on nutrition education with food and fitness activities that promote health and wellness for youth and their families.
Food Safety Basics
Before you enter the kitchen, cover the ground rules with children first:
Wash hands in warm, soapy water before and after handling food.
Pull back long hair, off the shoulders.
Keep counter tops and working surfaces clean.
Teach children to wait until food is cooked before tasting. Don't let them lick their fingers or put their hands in their mouths, especially when working with raw foods such as cookie dough and raw meat or poultry.
Avoid double dipping or putting spoons back into food after using them for tasting.
Remember, young cooks need supervision.
Follow the four simple steps:
Wash hands, surfaces and kitchen utensils.
Keep raw meat, poultry and seafood separate from cooked and other ready-to-eat foods.
Cook to proper temperatures.
Refrigerate promptly to 40°F or lower.
These basics are helpful guidelines for children and adults of all ages.
Be sure to visit our Donut Joe table at the Market Square Farmer's Market in Knoxville on Saturdays from 10:00am-2:00pm
Our mission is to engage, excite and inspire kids of all cultures to cook healthy by providing nutrition education and culinary experiences.