Wednesday, April 9, 2014

On the Cutting Edge ...

On the Cutting Edge, a knife skills class, taught by Travis Standley and Jane Wolery, MSU Teton County Extension Agents, teaches participants the basics of knife selection and care, as well as efficient cutting skills for fresh produce. The knife skills class is planned for April 17 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the Choteau Baptist Church.  The fee for the class is $5 per person and registration is required.  Class will be limited to 20 participants.  However, Standley and Wolery plan to offer more classes, so if you cannot attend the class on April 17, but are interested in taking the class, please contact the Extension Office to be placed on a waiting list.


During the three hour class, participants will learn about economical knife choices, cutting board care, knife care, sharpening and food safety.  Participants will also practice a variety of cutting techniques that should increase efficiency in food preparation, encourage production of homemade meals, and increase the use of fruits and vegetables. Students will practice the claw hold and tunnel hold.  Participants will learn several cuts to make food more appealing:  dice, cube, mince, julienne, rondelle, concasse and chiffonade.  Participants will learn how food choices relate to overall nutrition and disease prevention.  Skills learned in this class will be used daily in the kitchen when preparing food, and will be valuable for those prepping food for preservation.  The class is taught in such a way as to make the experience fun and rewarding for students!  Contact the MSU Teton County Extension Office to register for the class. 

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