Cooking and preparing simple snacks

COOKING AND PREPARING OF SIMPLE SNACKS

Snacks are easily cooked light meals. Snacks are prepared mainly to be taken during break periods at work, in school, at the farm or when travelling. Examples of snacks are chinchin, buns, plantain chips, akara balls e.t.c

GUIDELINES FOR THE PREPARATION AND SERVING OF SNACK

1. The snack should be balanced
2. It should be light and easy to digest
3. It should not prevent the individuals from eating the main meals
4. Snacks should be served with suitable drinks

SERVING SNACKS AND BEVERAGES

1. Snacks are usually foods that can be eaten with fingers. They may be served casually
2. Always provide serviette or napkins for guests
3. Handle hot beverages carefully cold ones are easy to serve
4. Snacks can be passed round for people to pick and place into individual napkins on snacks plates provided
5. Snacks and beverages can be served on individual tray

ASSESSMENT

1. List FOUR ways of serving snacks and Beverages?