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sanitize. The process of making a surface
or item free from dirt and bacteria. Kitchen surfaces and utensils are usually sanitized by cleaning them with very hot soapy water or chlorine bleach.
spice. A plant product used for flavouring foods. Spices come from the seed, bark, fruit, or roots of plants that are usually grown in tropical or sub-tropical climates. See also herb.
staple food. A commonly eaten food in a country or community. Foods such as wheat, rice, and corn are considered staple foods.
tajine. A North African earthenware dish with a distinctive cone-shaped lid. A tajine is used for preparing traditional stews, which are typically slow cooked for several hours.
trans fatty acids. Manufactured fats formed when liquid fats are transformed into solids through the addition of hydrogen atoms. Trans fatty acids were originally added to processed foods and baked goods to increase their shelf life. Consumption of trans fatty acids has been shown to increase bad cholesterol and decrease good cholesterol, thereby increasing one’s overall risk for heart disease.
vegan. See vegetarian.
vegetarian. A person who chooses not to eat meat for ethical, religious, health, environmental, economic, or other reasons. Different types of vegetarians include vegans (who eat no animal- derived products), ovo-lacto vegetarians (who eat eggs and dairy products but no meat), pescetarians (who eat fish but no meat), and semi-vegetarians (who eat fish and chicken
but no mammalian flesh).
vermi-composting. A method of composting that uses worms to break down kitchen scraps and transform them into nutrient-rich fertilizer.
wok. A large, round-bottomed, metal pan used for frying and steaming in Asian cooking.
yield. The number of servings or portions produced by a given recipe.
General Family Studies
acquiescence. A style of resolving conflicts through passive compliance.
aggressive communication style. A communica­ tion style in which participants express their own point of view or advocate for their own needs in ways that make it challenging for others to participate. See also assertive communication style and passive communication style.
assault. The intentional direct or indirect application of force to another person or the attempt or threat to do so.
assertive communication style. A communication style in which participants express their own points of view while respecting the rights and opinions of others. See also aggressive commu­ nication style and passive communication style.
attachment. The emotional bond between an infant or young child and his or her parent or caregiver. All infants form some type of attach­ ment to their primary caregiver. The nature of the attachment depends on the reliability and responsiveness of the caregiver (e.g., secure attachments form when the primary caregiver reliably responds to the infant’s needs).
blended family. A family unit usually consisting of a couple made up of two previously married partners and their children from their previous marriages.
charge card. See credit card.
co-dependence. A tendency, often related to low self-esteem, to behave in excessively passive ways in relationships.
cognitive theory. A theory that explains human behaviour and human development through an understanding of human thought processes.
compromise. A settlement of a dispute reached by each side conceding somewhat on its demands.
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