{"id":156,"date":"2023-07-29T19:16:24","date_gmt":"2023-07-29T23:16:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/?post_type=part&#038;p=156"},"modified":"2023-11-03T14:56:48","modified_gmt":"2023-11-03T18:56:48","slug":"numeracy-in-culinary-arts-horticulture","status":"publish","type":"part","link":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/part\/numeracy-in-culinary-arts-horticulture\/","title":{"raw":"Numeracy in Culinary Arts &amp; Horticulture","rendered":"Numeracy in Culinary Arts &amp; Horticulture"},"content":{"raw":"<h2><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-717\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2022\/2023\/07\/Culinary-Hort-1-300x291.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"291\" \/><\/h2>\r\n<h2>Measuring Tools<\/h2>\r\n<h3>Measuring cups<\/h3>\r\n<img class=\"wp-image-487 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2022\/2023\/07\/Culinary-MeasuringCups.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"175\" height=\"138\" \/>Dry measuring cups come in varying sizes such as [latex]\\tfrac{1}{4}[\/latex] cups, [latex]\\tfrac{1}{3}[\/latex] cups, [latex]\\tfrac{1}{2}[\/latex] cups, or [latex]1[\/latex] cup. Simply scoop, and level off excess ingredients with a flat object. This in known as the \"Dip and Sweep.\" Measuring spoons come in smaller portions of [latex]\\tfrac{1}{4}[\/latex], [latex]\\tfrac{1}{2}[\/latex] etc in teaspoons and tablespoons. Liquid cannot be measured the same way as dry ingredients, so we measure wet ingredients with a liquid measuring cup. Place on flat surface you can view at eye level for accuracy.\r\n<h3>Scales<\/h3>\r\n<img class=\"size-full wp-image-488 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2022\/2023\/07\/Culinary-Scales.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"229\" height=\"167\" \/>For the most accuracy, while preparing food and measuring ingredients, a scale is your best bet.\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>Mechanical Scale<\/strong>: place ingredients you wish to weigh on the bowl-like plate, and the hand will move accordingly, pointing to the designated weight reading.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Digital Scale<\/strong>: provides ultimate accuracy.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Hanging Scales<\/strong>: come with a hook on the bottom, often used for heavy items like fish and meat.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3>Thermometers<\/h3>\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-489 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2022\/2023\/07\/Culinary-Thermometer-221x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"221\" height=\"300\" \/>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>Digital Thermometers<\/strong> deliver accurate readings of internal temperatures of food. This is especially crucial for cooking meats, as undercooked meat can sometimes be harmful.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Instant Read Digital Thermometers<\/strong> have a sensor that will stop when the precise, accurate, current temperature is reached.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Oven Thermometers<\/strong> stay in the item being cooked while cooking, making it great for consistency. You are able to continuously see the internal temperature as it is being cooked.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>","rendered":"<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-717\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2022\/2023\/07\/Culinary-Hort-1-300x291.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"291\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2022\/2023\/07\/Culinary-Hort-1-300x291.png 300w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2022\/2023\/07\/Culinary-Hort-1-65x63.png 65w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2022\/2023\/07\/Culinary-Hort-1-225x219.png 225w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2022\/2023\/07\/Culinary-Hort-1-350x340.png 350w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2022\/2023\/07\/Culinary-Hort-1.png 632w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2>Measuring Tools<\/h2>\n<h3>Measuring cups<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-487 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2022\/2023\/07\/Culinary-MeasuringCups.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"175\" height=\"138\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2022\/2023\/07\/Culinary-MeasuringCups.jpg 226w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2022\/2023\/07\/Culinary-MeasuringCups-65x51.jpg 65w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px\" \/>Dry measuring cups come in varying sizes such as [latex]\\tfrac{1}{4}[\/latex] cups, [latex]\\tfrac{1}{3}[\/latex] cups, [latex]\\tfrac{1}{2}[\/latex] cups, or [latex]1[\/latex] cup. Simply scoop, and level off excess ingredients with a flat object. This in known as the &#8220;Dip and Sweep.&#8221; Measuring spoons come in smaller portions of [latex]\\tfrac{1}{4}[\/latex], [latex]\\tfrac{1}{2}[\/latex] etc in teaspoons and tablespoons. Liquid cannot be measured the same way as dry ingredients, so we measure wet ingredients with a liquid measuring cup. Place on flat surface you can view at eye level for accuracy.<\/p>\n<h3>Scales<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-488 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2022\/2023\/07\/Culinary-Scales.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"229\" height=\"167\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2022\/2023\/07\/Culinary-Scales.jpg 229w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2022\/2023\/07\/Culinary-Scales-65x47.jpg 65w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2022\/2023\/07\/Culinary-Scales-225x164.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 229px) 100vw, 229px\" \/>For the most accuracy, while preparing food and measuring ingredients, a scale is your best bet.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Mechanical Scale<\/strong>: place ingredients you wish to weigh on the bowl-like plate, and the hand will move accordingly, pointing to the designated weight reading.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Digital Scale<\/strong>: provides ultimate accuracy.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hanging Scales<\/strong>: come with a hook on the bottom, often used for heavy items like fish and meat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Thermometers<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-489 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2022\/2023\/07\/Culinary-Thermometer-221x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"221\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2022\/2023\/07\/Culinary-Thermometer-221x300.jpg 221w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2022\/2023\/07\/Culinary-Thermometer-65x88.jpg 65w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2022\/2023\/07\/Culinary-Thermometer-225x305.jpg 225w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2022\/2023\/07\/Culinary-Thermometer.jpg 231w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 221px) 100vw, 221px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Digital Thermometers<\/strong> deliver accurate readings of internal temperatures of food. This is especially crucial for cooking meats, as undercooked meat can sometimes be harmful.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Instant Read Digital Thermometers<\/strong> have a sensor that will stop when the precise, accurate, current temperature is reached.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Oven Thermometers<\/strong> stay in the item being cooked while cooking, making it great for consistency. You are able to continuously see the internal temperature as it is being cooked.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"parent":0,"menu_order":6,"template":"","meta":{"pb_part_invisible":false,"pb_part_invisible_string":""},"contributor":[],"license":[],"class_list":["post-156","part","type-part","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/parts\/156","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/parts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/part"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/parts\/156\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":939,"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/parts\/156\/revisions\/939"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=156"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"contributor","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/contributor?post=156"},{"taxonomy":"license","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/license?post=156"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}