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Product council is asking for your assistance in completing a survey on Cooking. Approximately 200 people will be asked to complete a survey that asks questions about preparing and cooking food. It will take approximately 5 minutes to complete the questionnaire. We are looking for completed surveys as soon as possible. No later than 08.28.05


Your participation in this study is completely voluntary. If you feel uncomfortable answering any questions, you can withdraw from the survey at any point. It is very important for us to learn your opinions.


Your survey responses will be strictly confidential and data from this research will be reported only in the aggregate. Your information will be coded and will remain confidential. If you have questions at any time about the survey or the procedures, you may contact Product council, ltd.at 312.997.2388 or by email at the email address specified below.


As a thank you for your participation, there will be a drawing for a $200 American Express Gift Card. The drawing will be 09.30.05. Thank you very much for your time and support. Please start with the survey now by clicking on the Continue button below.


 
 
What is the average time you spend to prepare & cook?
0-20 Minutes 21-40 Minutes 41-60 Minutes 1 Hour or more
Breakfast?
Lunch?
Dinner?
 
 
How many times per week do you use the methods below to prepare meals?
0-1 Days 2-3 Days 4-5 Days 6-7 Days
Recipes
From Memory
Frozen Meals
Packaged Meals
Take-out / Dining Out
 
 
Rank in order from 1 – 4, with 1 being the most favorite.
What is your favorite aspect of the cooking process?
Shopping
Food preparation
Cooking
Cleaning
 
 
Rank in order from 1 - 4, with 1 being the most common.
What are your most common cooking mistakes?
Use the wrong ingredients
Over/Under seasoning
Over/Under cooking
Food is served too cold or too hot
 
 
Rank in order from 1 - 5, with 1 being the most common method.
How do you know when the food you are cooking is done?
Kitchen Timer
Built-in Stove Timer
Thermometer
Clock or Watch
Taste, Sight, Feel, or Experience
 
 
Rank in order from 1 – 4, with 1 being the most difficult.
Which food item is most difficult to control its “doneness”?
Pasta and/or Rice
Steaks, pork, poultry
Cakes, pies, desserts
Vegetables
 
 
Rank in order from 1 - 5, with 1 being the most common.
What do you most commonly cook in the oven?
Meats (roasts, turkey ham, etc.)
Breads, Pies, Cakes
Other Desserts (cookies, brownies,etc.)
Frozen Foods (pizza, TV Dinner, etc.)
Casseroles
 
 
How many times per week do you use the following items to prepare your meals or a portion of your meals?
Never 1 Day 2-3 Days 4-5 Days 6-7 Days
Crock Pot
Microwave
Vegetable Steamer
Electric Skillet/Grill
Blender
 
 
How many days per week do you grill/cook outdoors?
Never 1 Day 2-3 Days 4-5 Days 6-7 Days
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter
 
 
Rank in order from 1 - 5, with 1 being the most common.
What do you commonly grill/cook outdoors?
Fish
Meats (steaks, hamburgers, etc.)
Desserts
Vegetable and Produce
Other
 
 
Rank in order from 1 - 5, with 1 being the most important.
What is the most important item pertaining to food safety?
Cleanliness of working area/surfaces
Temperature/Doneness of certain foods(meats, poultry, fish, etc.)
Proper storage/temperature control of certain foods (mayonnaise, eggs, etc.)
Washing of hands
Leftovers – how old are they?
 
 

Which of the following food items do you regularly throw away because they have become spoiled? Please check all that apply
 
Vegetables
 
Fruits
 
Meats
 
Bread
 
Cheese
 
Milk
 
Other

 
 

When entertaining guests, what foods do you typically serve? Check all that apply.
 
Plated entrees
 
Buffet-style entrees
 
Wines and other alcoholic beverages
 
Dips or Dressings
 
Hors d’oeuvres/appetizers
 
Desserts
 
Salads
 
Other

 
 
Rank in order from 1 - 5, with 1 being the most often.
Which of the following kitchen gadgets have you used the most often?
Grater
Meat Thermometer
Garlic Press
Kitchen Timer
Kitchen Scale
 
 
 
What were the last two kitchen utensils or gadgets that you purchased?
   
 
 
 
If you could buy any kitchen gadget(s) today, what would it be?
   
 
 
 
Are there any kitchen gadgets or tools you can use in an unconventional way? If YES, please explain.
   
 
 
 
Are there any products for the kitchen you would like to see on the market? Please describe.
   
 
 

When thinking about kitchenware and kitchen gadgets, what Brands come to mind? Check all that apply.
 
OXO
 
Kitchenaid
 
Pampered Chef
 
Zyliss
 
Ekco
 
Other

 
 
How influential are the following factors when you purchase kitchen gadgets or utensils? Please check one box per factor.
Very Influential Influential No Influence
Price
Design
Brand or Celebrity Endorsement
TV Cooking Shows
Infomercials/Home Shopping Shows
Food and/or Diet Trends
Packaging
 
 

What is your gender
 
Male
 
Female
 
 

What is your marital status?
 
Single, No Children
 
Single, with Children
 
Married, No Children
 
Married, with Children
 
Divorced
 
Widow

 
 

What is your age range?
 
Under 18
 
18 - 24
 
25 - 34
 
35 - 44
 
45 – above
 
 

What level of education have you completed?
 
High School
 
Associate’s Degree
 
Bachelor’s Degree
 
Graduate Degree
 
 
 
What is your occupation?
   
 
 
 
Additional Comments/Suggestions for improvement
   
 
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