LITMIR.BIZ

      Omnivores eat both plant and

      animal foods. (“Omni” is Latin for

      “all,” and “vore” comes from a Latin

      word meaning “to eat.”)

      Vegetarians usually don’t eat

      any kind of meat or fish, but they

      do eat other protein-rich foods

      that come from animals, such as

      milk, cheese, and eggs.

      Vegans follow a stricter diet

      than vegetarians. They don’t eat

      meat, fish, or any animal products,

      including dairy, eggs, or honey.

      Vegans get their protein from

      plant sources such as beans, nuts,

      and tofu.

      Flexitarians have a mostly

      vegetarian diet, but they occasionally eat fish or meat such as chicken.

      Sometimes people follow special diets for health reasons. People who

      have trouble digesting grains such as wheat or barley will eat a gluten-

      free diet. (Gluten is a protein found in some grains.) They avoid breads, cookies, or pastas made with regular flour but can eat these foods if they’re made with gluten-free flours such as rice flour or cornmeal.

      Lots of people have food allergies, too. Eating even a tiny bit of a par-

      ticular food—such as peanuts, shellfish, milk, or eggs—can be dangerous

      to them.

      People also follow special diets for religious reasons. For instance, Jewish

      and Islamic traditions forbid eating pork, and many Hindus will not eat

      beef or are completely vegetarian.

      The good cook’s rule of thumb: Always check

      with your guests about allergies and traditions before

      planning a meal.

      tools

      & rules

      the safe kitchen

      Kitchen tools make it all happen. They can chop and slice food, measure

      it and mix it together, and blast it with heat, transforming it into dishes

      you drool over. But if you don’t know how to use them, or if you’re not

      careful with them, some can hurt you. So read the rules before you

      touch the tools.

      Rule #1 Cook with an adult. Always. And

      learn how to handle sharp stuff, hot stuff,

      and raw stuff before you get started.

      Begin by taking a kitchen tour with an

      adult. Learn what your appliances do.

      Practice turning them on and off. Ask

      about the different settings. What’s

      “purée” on the blender? What’s “power

      level” on the microwave? What does

      “broil” mean on the oven?

      And find out how to use a

      kitchen timer so the buzzer

      can remind you when some-

      thing is ready.

      Tip

      Your kitchen counters

      may be too high for

      comfortable cooking.

      A sturdy stepstool can

      bring you up to the

      right level.

      Rule #2 Dress up—up and away

      from stove tops and counters, that

      is. Dangling hair, clothes, and jewelry

      can catch fire or get caught in appli-

      ances. Keep everything rolled up,

      tied back, and tucked away. If you

      wear an apron, make sure it’s snug

      and fastened behind your back. And

      wear closed shoes. Bare toes are tar-

      gets for hot sauces and heavy pans.

      Rule #3 Stay focused

      on the task at hand. If

      your attention wanders,

      you might end up

      saying, “What’s that

      burning smell?” Or

      worse, “OUCH!”

      Tip

      An apron

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