On the Back Burner (18 page)
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Authors: Diane Muldrow
“That’s great!” Molly exclaimed. “I’m so happy for Peichi.”
“Yeah, me too. She’s having a big premiere on Friday night so we can all watch her video. Ah-mah and Ah-yeh are coming and everything. Oh, and guess what else? There’s a message on the machine for another Dish job!”
Mrs. Moore came in the front door. She’d been back at work again, now that she was over the flu. “I have great news, girls,” she announced. “They just told me at work today that they’re sending me to New Orleans next month for a conference. So we’re all going to go. We’ll have a family vacation in New Orleans!”
“New Orleans!” the girls shouted at the same time. “Cool!”
“That’s where Daddy and I went on our honeymoon, you know,” continued Mrs. Moore. “New Orleans is a great city. Well probably take a swamp tour and see alligators, and eat all kinds of delicious Cajun food. It’s going to be so much fun!”
“Ooh
, Molls, let’s go look at the pictures from Mom and Dad’s honeymoon!” Amanda said excitedly as she rushed off to find the photo album
, Molls, let’s go look at the pictures from Mom and Dad’s honeymoon!” Amanda said excitedly as she rushed off to find the photo album
Molly smiled as she followed Amanda into the living room.
Looks like everything’s back to normal,
she thought.
Peichi’s not grounded any more, that huge cooking job is done, everyone’s over the flu, and Amanda and Shawn are friends again!
But Molly knew that things wouldn’t stay quiet for long. More Dish jobs, softball practices and games, and a trip to New Orleans...Molly was certain that her future would be really busy—and really fun!
Looks like everything’s back to normal,
she thought.
Peichi’s not grounded any more, that huge cooking job is done, everyone’s over the flu, and Amanda and Shawn are friends again!
But Molly knew that things wouldn’t stay quiet for long. More Dish jobs, softball practices and games, and a trip to New Orleans...Molly was certain that her future would be really busy—and really fun!
cooking tips From the chef Girls!
The Chef Girls are looking out for you!
Here are some things you should know if you want to cook.
(Remember to ask your parents if you can use knives and the stove!!
1. Tie back long hair so that it won’t get into the food or in the way as you work.
2. Don’t wear loose-fitting clothing that could drag in the food or on the stove burners.
3. Never cook in bare feet or open-toed shoes. Something sharp or hot could drop on your feet.
4. Always wash your hands before you handle food.
5. Read through the recipe before you start. Gather your ingredients together and measure them before you begin.
6. Turn pot handles in so that they won’t get knocked off the stove.
7. Use wooden spoons to stir hot liquids. Metal spoons can become very hot.
8. When cutting or peeling food, cut away from your hands.
9. Cut food on a cutting board, not the countertop.
10. Hand someone a knife with the knifepoinf pointing to the floor.
11. Clean up as you go. It’s safer and neater.
12. Always use a dry pot holder to remove something hot from the oven. You could get burned with a wet one, since wet ones retain heat.
13. Make sure that any spills on the floor are cleaned up right away, so that you don’t slip and fall.
14. Don’t put knives in clean-up water. You could reach into the water and cut yourself.
15. Use a wire rack to cool hot baking dishes to avoid scorch marks on the countertop.
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