Success StoryParticipants Increase Knowledge and Skills Related to Culinary Knife Skills



Participants Increase Knowledge and Skills Related to Culinary Knife Skills

Author: Jill Harris

Planning Unit: Todd County CES

Major Program: Food Preparation and Preservation

Plan of Work: Enhance Life Skills and Build Consumer Awareness

Outcome: Initial Outcome

The knife is an important basic tool used in the kitchen. It is also one of the most  frequently used tools in the kitchen.  To help people improve their knowledge and skills related to using knives, the Todd County Extension Agent for Family & Consumer Sciences taught a hands-on class about parts of a knife; types of knives, materials used to construct them, as well as the importance of using correct, consistent cutting techniques. Participants then practiced handling a knife safely and correctly, correctly place the guiding hand when cutting, and making a variety of knife cuts by shape and size.

 

Nine people participated in the class and filled out an end of the meeting evaluation which showed:

100% increased their knowledge about knife safety;

100% gained more knowledge about how to hold a knife;

100% learned more about parts of the knife and how they are used;

and 100% were more confident in their knife skills.

 

When asked how they planned to use the skills they learned, some commented:

“I’ve never used a chef’s knife.  I feel confident about using it and plan to start using it frequently.”

“I feel more confident and will buy less processed!”

“I feel much more comfortable handling a knife and feel more knowledgeable in the different types of cutting and dicing techniques.”

“To help others use knives. For cooking at home.” (from an NEP Assistant who attended the class.)

 

 

 






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