by Linda Ann Nickerson
My wooden cutting boards and spoons are my favorite items in the kitchen.
Something about stirring batter with a wooden spoon binds me to my dear departed grandmother, who was an excellent cook.
I love to dig into a tender roast on my wooden carving board and watch the juices run down the channels and collect in the little trough.
HOW DO WE CLEAN OUR WOODEN TOOLS TO PREVENT DECAY AND DISEASE?
First, nothing wooden should every soak in the sink or run through the automatic dishwasher. My grandmother used to tell us, “Water and wood! Uh-uh! No good!”
Water-logged wood will warp, crack, and disintegrate in time.
Wooden kitchen boards and tools must be scrubbed well in warm water. After cleaning thoroughly this way, rub a lemon wedge all over any surfaces that touched food items. Rinse well, and wipe dry.
This way, wooden items will remain fresh and solid for years to come!
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