Welcome to the second installment of JLW’s virtual Kids in the Kitchen event! This week’s information centers on how kids can learn the basics of kitchen safety, knife skills, how to properly prepare produce, and food safety rules.

If you missed Part 1: Nuts About Nutrition, click here to learn more! 

Part 2: Cool in the Kitchen! 

Learn more on how to use and clean kitchen tools safely to make your favorite foods.

• Kitchen Safety, Knife Skills and Chopping 101

The guide provides valuable information for a young cook! A young cook should always seek the guidance of an adult and remember four key aspects of kitchen safety. 

• Guide to Common Kitchen Tools 

Learn the Do’s and Don’ts of kitchen tools, cleanliness and food management. 

• Squeaky Clean: Washing and Preparing Produce, and Other Food Safety Rules

This visual guide will show you how to properly wash and prepare produce. 

Stay tuned for Part 3: Let’s Get Cooking! (coming Monday, May 3) and Part 4: I Like to Move it, Move it! (Monday, May 10).