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Part 2 The Management of Food
Preparing Sandwiches
The following guidelines will help you prepare nutritious, attractive, and fl avorful
sandwiches:
Use a variety of breads and fi llings.
Cut sandwiches into halves or quarters to make them easier to eat. For party
sandwiches that are extra interesting and attractive, cut bread into shapes, such
as circles, diamonds, and hearts.
Garnish sandwiches attractively. Garnishes can improve the appearance and
food value of a sandwich.
Keep sandwiches refrigerated until serving time. Bacteria grow quickly above
40°F (4°C). Therefore, pack sandwiches in a cooler when transporting them.
Use ice, frozen gel packs, or chilled drinks to keep perishable ingredients safe.
Wrap sandwiches well to prevent staling. Pack lettuce, pickles, tomatoes, and
other relishes separately to keep sandwiches from getting soggy.
Make hot sandwiches just before serving. Serve them hot, not lukewarm.
Use freshly toasted bread for sandwiches served on toast.
Snacks
Like sandwiches, many snack foods are easy to make. Some require no cooking.
Others can be quickly heated in a microwave oven. Even if you are just learning your
way around the kitchen, you can make simple snacks with ease.
Foods for Snacks
People choose a wide range of foods for snacks.
Some snacks are hearty, such as sandwiches and leftover
pizza. Other snacks are light, such as fruit and popcorn.
With a little imagination, you can make a variety of snacks
out of ingredients you probably have available.
With a bit of planning, you can have snacks on hand
that are nutritious and simple to prepare. Stock up on
foods like yogurt, whole-grain crackers, and cheese slices
to grab in a hurry. Store a bag of cut up fresh vegetables in
the crisper of the refrigerator. Make a healthful snack mix
out of raisins, nuts, and ready-to-eat cereal. Your snack
food choices can help meet your daily serving needs from
the fi ve main food groups. When nutritious snack foods
are convenient, you will be less likely to choose foods that
provide empty calories. See 12-11.
Beverages
People drink beverages with meals and throughout
the day. Beverages can quench thirst and help meet the
body’s need for water. Some beverages also provide other
nutrients. For instance, milk is a good source of calcium,
and many fruit and vegetable juices are high in vitamin C.
©2011 Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board, Inc.
12-11 Fresh fruit and a yogurt dip make a
healthful snack that is easy to prepare.
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248
Part 2 The Management of Food
Preparing Sandwiches
The following guidelines will help you prepare nutritious, attractive, and fl avorful
sandwiches:
Use a variety of breads and fi llings.
Cut sandwiches into halves or quarters to make them easier to eat. For party
sandwiches that are extra interesting and attractive, cut bread into shapes, such
as circles, diamonds, and hearts.
Garnish sandwiches attractively. Garnishes can improve the appearance and
food value of a sandwich.
Keep sandwiches refrigerated until serving time. Bacteria grow quickly above
40°F (4°C). Therefore, pack sandwiches in a cooler when transporting them.
Use ice, frozen gel packs, or chilled drinks to keep perishable ingredients safe.
Wrap sandwiches well to prevent staling. Pack lettuce, pickles, tomatoes, and
other relishes separately to keep sandwiches from getting soggy.
Make hot sandwiches just before serving. Serve them hot, not lukewarm.
Use freshly toasted bread for sandwiches served on toast.
Snacks
Like sandwiches, many snack foods are easy to make. Some require no cooking.
Others can be quickly heated in a microwave oven. Even if you are just learning your
way around the kitchen, you can make simple snacks with ease.
Foods for Snacks
People choose a wide range of foods for snacks.
Some snacks are hearty, such as sandwiches and leftover
pizza. Other snacks are light, such as fruit and popcorn.
With a little imagination, you can make a variety of snacks
out of ingredients you probably have available.
With a bit of planning, you can have snacks on hand
that are nutritious and simple to prepare. Stock up on
foods like yogurt, whole-grain crackers, and cheese slices
to grab in a hurry. Store a bag of cut up fresh vegetables in
the crisper of the refrigerator. Make a healthful snack mix
out of raisins, nuts, and ready-to-eat cereal. Your snack
food choices can help meet your daily serving needs from
the fi ve main food groups. When nutritious snack foods
are convenient, you will be less likely to choose foods that
provide empty calories. See 12-11.
Beverages
People drink beverages with meals and throughout
the day. Beverages can quench thirst and help meet the
body’s need for water. Some beverages also provide other
nutrients. For instance, milk is a good source of calcium,
and many fruit and vegetable juices are high in vitamin C.
©2011 Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board, Inc.
12-11 Fresh fruit and a yogurt dip make a
healthful snack that is easy to prepare.

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