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WEEK 8
TOPIC: Labour saving devices
CONTENT:
- Uses of labour saving devices
- Importance of labour saving devices in the kitchen
- Operation of labour saving devices
- Factors to consider when purchasing/selecting labour saving devices
SUBTOPIC 1: use of labour saving devices, importance of labour saving devices in the kitchen.
Labour saving devices are pieces of equipment that reduce the physical task involved in carrying out some cooking processes. For a home-maker to manage the household task and avoid exhaustion, it is necessary for him or her to use labour saving devices or equipment. These include:
- Blender:
Uses: for pureeing and grinding ingredients
Care:
- Wipe base with napkin
- Wash cup without allowing water to touch the bottom
- Store in a dry place
- Mixer:
Uses: to mix cake and pastries
Care:
- Wipe base with wet napkin
- Wash mixing bowl and attachments with warm soapy water, dry and store in a dry place.
- Orange squeezer:
Uses: for squeezing juice of fruit e.g. orange, grape, lemon etc.
Care: wash in warm soapy water, rinse and dry before storing
- Pressure cooker:
Uses: for cooking food. It is fast and saves fuel.
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