MY KITCHEN ETIQUETTE

I love to watch cooking shows on TV.  I do 
dislike the  unsanitary practices they may 
be encouraging new cooks to follow.  May
be the chefs and cooks wash their hands 
and it's been cut out of the film. 

I like Barefoot Contessa because she
always tell the viewers to have clean
hands. I will admit that they tell you 
to wash your hands after you handle 
raw chicken. HELLO!  The chefs/cooks
should wash their hands after handling
any raw meat!! Soap and water is 
necessary when washing their hands.
Rinsing their hands, wiping their hands
on a towel or their clothes is not very
sanitary!

These TV programs show the chefs/cooks 
shopping at their local farmer's market. I 
thinks is a very good move and boost the
farmer's business. The chefs/ cooks come
from the market and start cooking. They do
not show them washing their hands before
they start cooking. THINK ABOUT OF ALL
THE HANDS THAT TOUCHED THE ITEMS 
THEY PURCHASED!! I wash my hands when
I come  home from shopping to avoid my 
having dirty hands contaminating my food
and kitchen surfaces.

The hosts of the show should not be licking
their fingers,  scratching their noses or scalp,
or playing with their hair. If the chef has a dog
in the kitchen, they shouldn't  touch the dog 
then start cooking food!!  It doesn't matter
how popular the chef/cook is, NASTY IS
NASTY!  The popularity of these shows depend
on the fans' loyalty.  I say, do the fans a favor
and practice good hygiene in their kitchens.
If the chefs and cooks are washing  their hands
in the TV kitchen, please show it!

The list below shows some of the methods I use
to help keep my family healthy. We had less colds 
and flu when we practiced these steps. I am not
a germaphobe.  I just want to spend my money
on clothes and family road trips, rather than 
doctor's visits and medicine.

 
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MY KITCHEN ETIQUETTE
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WASH MY HANDS  BEFORE I START COOKING ALL MEALS.

WASH MY HANDS AFTER HANDLING ANY RAW MEAT.

WHEN IN THE KITCHEN, IF FEEL A  SNEEZE OR COUGH COMING ON, I USE ARM TO CATCH THE GERMS.

I KEEP MY DOG OUT OF MY KITCHEN WHEN I
COOK. I COULD INJURE MYSELF AND THE DOG 
IF I TRIPPED  OVER HER.

I DO NOT LET MY DOG  EAT OFF DISHES THE FAMILY/GUESTS USE.

I USE THE RANGE  HOOD BLOWER IF FRYING FISH, COOKING GREENS OR OTHER ODOROUS FOODS. 
THIS PREVENTS LINGERING SMELLS IN YOUR HOUSE.

I CLEAN MY SINK NIGHTLY WITH HOT WATER AND ANTI-BACTERIAL DISH SOAP OR A MILD SOLUTION OF CLOROX.  THIS PREVENTS CROSS CONTAMI- NATION.  A STUDY REVEALED THAT THE KITCHEN
SINK CAN HARBOR SALMONELLA AND OTHER DANGEROUS BACTERIA WHEN NOT CLEANED  REGULARLY. THIS BACTERIA CAN CAUSE FOOD
POISONING AND OTHER ILLNESSES IN YOUR 
FAMILY.

I MADE SURE MY CHILDREN WASHED THEIR
HANDS WITH SOAP AND WATER, BEFORE THEY
LEFT THE BATHROOM.  A PERSON CAN GET HEPATITIS IF FECES (POOP) IS LEFT ON THEIR HANDS AND IT GETS INTO THEIR MOUTHS AND  FOOD.  YUK! YUK!!