During these first lessons, careful supervision should be given each pupil, so that only correct habits may be formed in regard to neatness, thoroughness, quietness, and natural use of muscles.

The pupils should be encouraged to begin a book of recipes to contain neatly written copies of all they have used in school. The Art teacher might correlate the work here by assisting them to design a suitable cover for this book.


CHAPTER V

FORM III: SENIOR GRADE (Continued)

COOKERY

LESSON I

After a number of practice lessons have developed in the pupils a certain ability and self-confidence in working, formal cookery may be introduced, and the following ideas should be brought out:

1. The meaning of cooking:

Cooking is the application of sufficient heat to make a change in the food.