AHAM's Blog: Holiday Cooking Safety Tips

The holidays are fast approaching and many of us will be cooking dinner for family and friends. With all of the stress that comes with preparing large meals, even the most experienced cook can become distracted and within a blink of an eye a fire can spark. That?s what happened recently in Indianapolis when a 32-year-old man left his stove unattended.

To ensure your holiday dinner is successful and safe, follow these simple and important tips:

• Stay in the kitchen while food is cooking. ?Most fires in the kitchen occur because food is left unattended while cooking. If you must leave the kitchen briefly, carry an oven mitt with you as a reminder that something is cooking.

• Do not try to hold your child in one arm while cooking with the other. Holding a child while cooking is an invitation for a burn. Keep the cooking area clear of clutter and keep your child out of the kitchen while you?re cooking.

• Keep your range top free of clutter. Don?t overload a range top with too many pots and pans. Trying to cook all dishes at once could cause grease to accidentally spill onto a range top and cause a fire. Only cook with as many pots and pans as there are burners.? Also, never use the oven cavity for storage.

For more cooking safety tips, download AHAM?s Recipe for Safer Cooking brochure or order several to distribute within your community by clicking here or sending an email to info@aham.org. There is no charge for the brochures, but AHAM does charge a nominal shipping fee if you order more than 250 brochures. AHAM also has brochures on other safety topics, including portable heater safety, clothes dryer safety, and range tipping.

Source: http://aham.typepad.com/ahams_blog/2012/11/holiday-cooking-safety-tips.html

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