When you are ready to begin:

• Roll up sleeves and tuck in shirttails. Droopy sleeves and flying shirttails can be dunked in food or catch on fire.
• Wash hands with hot, soapy water and dry well.
• Read through the recipe before getting out ingredients and equipment.

  When you are working in the kitchen:

• Keep wet hands away from electrical outlets and connections so you don't get a shock.
• Keep cabinet doors and drawers shut, so you don't bump into them.
• Always use dry, sturdy potholders, so you don't get burned.

  After you are through cooking, you should always:

• Check to be sure all controls for the stovetop and oven are turned OFF.
• Clean counters, chopping boards and sink.
• Wipe appliance surfaces, making sure cooktop is cool before it is touched. Do not touch surface units or burners.
• Place all trash in appropriate containers.
• Put everything away.