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The 5 Second Rule. Every Cook Does It. Almost.

Well, this new poll says 37% of us follow the 5 second rule, and (hold on) 41% use that spoon to taste, and keep cooking with it. Ahhhhh! How would…

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Well, this new poll says 37% of us follow the 5 second rule, and (hold on) 41% use that spoon to taste, and keep cooking with it. Ahhhhh! How would you rate your cooking skills on a scale from 1 to 10?  The average American says they're a 6.8 . . . 7 for women, and 6.5 for men. For the record, I'm a 10, easy. Here are the top 10 takeaways on cooking survey...

1.  65% of us like to eyeball it instead of using measuring cups.

2.  58% don't usually follow a recipe.

3.  41% have used a spoon to taste something, and then kept using it to mix.

4.  38% use dull kitchen knives, which are more dangerous than sharp ones.

5.  34% rinse chicken in the sink, which isn't necessary and is actually LESS sanitary.

6.  26% of us don't rinse fruits and vegetables.

7.  23% of Americans have cooked a full meal while drunk, or on drugs.  (Seems low.)

8.  15% of people don't wash their hands while cooking.

9.  14% will use the same cutting board for raw meat, and then vegetables.

10.  8% of us burn things on purpose, because we like the taste.

Here's the survey on CINCH