Wednesday, November 16, 2016

The Truth About Cutting Boards


It's the holiday season once again! And, as any good guest or host knows, every dish is a big deal. This time of year, you are likely to be spending countless hours in your kitchen preparing your family's favorites or your much requested secret recipe to bring to holiday parties. But, in the midst of your holiday frenzy, don't forget that a chef is only as good as his or her tools. Here are five quick tips to getting the best cutting board for your food prep and keeping your board at top performance:

 1) Bigger is better - Though a small board might be tempting, you'll never regret having that extra space when your cutting and chopping. Once you have that extra space, you'll wonder how you ever did without it.
Byzantine Initial Bamboo Cutting Board
2) Bamboo above all - Bamboo cutting boards are a favorite right now for all the right reasons. Bamboo is lightweight, attractive, and reasonably priced. They're also a sanitary choice over other wood products.

3) Keep it clean and get two - Two boards give you the option of using one for veggies and the other for meat. That is more sanitary and helps you avoid cross-contamination.

4) Skip the rubber edges and cleats - Take a tip from professional chefs and lay a damp paper towel under the board and slippage is gone.


Single Initial Bamboo Serving Tray
5) Take care of your board - Proper maintenance means a long lasting, reliable surface to prep your food. Wash in soapy water and dry immediately, don't soak. A little food grade mineral oil will keep your bamboo board looking and performing great for years to come. If you don't like food grade mineral oil, try beeswax, refractionated coconut oil, or Brazil wax (also known as Carnauba oil). You can also use a little lemon juice to remove odors. NEVER use bleach, olive oil, peanut oil, corn oil, alcohols, or cleaning solvents on your bamboo board. 

So, if you're ready for Bamboo board ownership, you're in luck! This week, the Weekly Focus at Celebrating Home Direct is Bamboo Cutting Boards AND Serving Trays! These boards are a roomy 18 by 14 inches and three-quarters of an inch high. You'll love that both sides are grooved and, if you get one of the great etched designs, you can flip the board over to the blank side to maintain the beauty of the etching. Compare to other stores where these boards run $75 or more. Get yours this week for just $10 each!  Choose etchings like "Count Your Blessings", "Live, Laugh, Love", your choice of initial, or several U.S.A. and state etchings. Bamboo Serving Trays are also just $10.

 You'll love your bamboo board or serving tray from Celebrating Home Direct! And you'll REALLY love the savings! Spread the cheer and buy one for a friend! Happy Shopping!
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