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Cutting boards can be dangerous if not properly cleaned. Here are a few tips for keeping cutting boards safe for use.

Among the different places and rooms in the house, the kitchen is probably that one area where bacteria grow vigorously. And of the many things found and used in the kitchen, sponges and cutting boards notoriously stand out for their being repositories of bacteria.

Cutting Boards are an integral part of the kitchen accessories and I go crazy when I have to struggle and mess with them. I am a qualified Cook and have a passion to dice and slice veggies and meat in all the possible styles for exotic cooking and presentation of the dish.

When it comes time to buying a cutting board, I don't believe many people give it much thought. They simply go out and pick one off the shelf. But, there are some things about cutting boards you may want to keep in mind the next time you need one.

I hate using plastic chopping boards and always prefer wooden cutting boards. But the major problems with the wooden boards are that they either warp or crack in course of time.

You can turn any cutting board into a tray with the addition of a few simple wood elements.

My husband got the Architec Gripper Non Slip Cutting Board after seeing me fight with the wooden cutting board almost every single day.

Want to go Green with the rest of the world, try a Cork Wood Cutting Board from architec, this light weight cutting board is a naturally anti-bacterial environmentally sustainable material that repels water and does not absorb scents.

If you would like to make your own wooden cutting board, here are some tips to get you started.

Everyone ditched their wood cutting board for fear of bacteria. Get a new one. You can safely use a wooden cutting board.

This is a short review of a very handy item for your kitchen, the Magic Chop Cutting Board

This wood cutting board clock is the perfect way to keep time in any style kitchen. If you are looking for a way to use up an extra wood cutting board or a wood cutting board you received as a gift try making this simple clock.

Looking for a unique and homemade gift for the foody in your life? This cutting board is an elegant, stylish, and extremely useful gift that anyone can make for Christmas.

Encourage the treehugger in you with a Bambu cutting board! Learn bout the design, composition, and sustainability factor that makes this cutting board a valuable resource for any kitchen.

Some tips to help you decide on the perfect one for you.

While I can't teach you how to cut produce like a professional chef, I can teach you some basic knife skills. These aren't fancy knife skills, but these are skills that will keep you safe.

This is a general overview of Ouija Boards. It includes how to handcraft your own out of just about anything and precautions to take when attempting to contact a spirit. It also includes some of my views on how it all works.

Most people think of online job boards as sort of an employment vending machine -- put the right stuff in, push a button, and out comes perfect job listings. But there are some nuances and tricks that make a difference in the quality of the results.

A Bamboo Cutting Board was there in my wish list for a long time and last Christmas, my daughter gifted me the one from MIU. This looked pretty and the double tone color added to the majestic looks.

Transform plain cutting boards into a "Photo Showcase"

How to save time and money on your classroom bulletin boards.

Breaking boards is actually a lot easier than many people realize. In fact, most people can break one of some kind. While that knowledge certainly takes away some of the mystique of board breaking, it should give you confidence in your own ability to do it.

A look at a few ways your college student can slash the cost of his/her textbooks.

If you don't watch Oprah, you may never have heard of the group called freegans.

Cooking, Cutting, Slicing, and Spreading Tools for Arthritic Persons

This article will help you get ideas on how to cut down costs on baby items.

Ah, the fairy tale wedding; every year thousands of brides pursue it, but not every bride will actually realize the dream of the perfect gala.

In today's market, it is very hard to find a reliable appliance. As a non-commissioned seller of appliances, the dishwasher that I recommend most of my customers is the Bosch Dishwasher.

Every week, it seems, consumers are horrified to learn of new cases of food poisoning - in restaurants and even at home. Several simple food hygiene measures can protect you and your family from contamination.

People who love food and cooking, aka foodies, like to stock their kitchen with helpful tools and appliances that make cooking a breeze...there are a few simple yet essential tools that will render the trendiest unnecessary.

Family vacations can be some of the best times of our lives. However, with gas prices soaring, it's hard to fit a memorable vacation into the average budget. Here are a few tips you can use while packing that will help save a little extra spending money.

Tips for preparing and serving food safely at outdoor meals.

Some of Godard's paintings have scenes with cards stirring drinks, to olives gambling and playing pool, to worms drinking tequila. So no matter if you enjoy gambling, poker, or martinis, you will enjoy the creativity of his paintings

Transform boring laminate countertops into vintage rose blossom stamped ones! This is the perfect alternative to replacing outdated countertops. Due to drying time, this project will take slightly over a weekend to complete.

Battling clutter can lead to frustration and confusion. A simple plan and motivation can go a long way to winning the war on the clutter in your home. If the task seems to large to tackle by yourself enlist friends and family to help out!

Make all of your dinners for the week in one day! With school, work, extracurricular activities, meetings and other events in our lives, the weeks tend to fill up very quickly.

Picnics are a great way to get away and relax. Here are some tips to keep everything simple and calm.

Basic steps make the cooking process go smoother.

Which of these surface sanitizing sprays gets the job done right?

When choosing a bartending school there's so much to consider.

Here are some great ways to keep your family healthier and asthma symptoms at bay, while still enjoy the seasons and furry family members in our lives. I am now going to take you room by room for a tour through my healthy home.

Lemons are used in many ways all over the world. They not only add a deliciously tart and fresh flavor to food and a lovely burst of color, but they also have many healing properties and other useful household uses.

Each year nearly seven million Americans will suffer from a sort of food poisoning. Some cases of food poisoning can cause death.

Irradiation is one method approved by the FDA to kill bacteria on food. It's been proven safe, yet some people believe the process destroys the nutritional benefits of the food.

Suggestions for using common inexpensive items such as salt, baking soda, and vinegar as green cleaners in the kitchen

An overview of the many uses of hydrogen peroxide.

There are many diseases humans can contract from their pets; here is information about the most common ones.

Choosing a garden gate is a matter of function and style as well as budget.

Food borne illness is a concern for many people. Most illnesses can be avoided by following simple food safety rules. Try these tips to keep yourself and your family safe and well.

Transform boring laminate countertops into unusual zebra print ones! This is the perfect alternative to replacing outdated countertops. Due to drying time, this project will take slightly over a weekend to complete.

Keeping your kitchen clean is one of the easiest ways to ensure your family's good health. You remember to wash your hands and store food properly, but what about your garbage disposal? Here is how to clean your disposal properly.

The company, Portionpals, is advocating for people to live a healthy lifestyle and lose weight by eating the correct portions of food.

A review of the Fitzsu Society Online Gift Store

There are five places where you may have never thought that germs could be lurking in your home. Learn more about them here.

We all know that bacteria can spread quickly in the kitchen. This bacteria comes from our foods, from splattering grease and from every day use.

Neatsfoot oil is a substance naturally extracted and purified from the leg and calf bones of deceased farm cattle. Read some handy household uses for neatsfoot oil which were handed down from my parents to me.

The only product approved by the Municipality of Anchorage for cleaning diapering areas in daycares.

Painting kitchen countertops is a cheap and easy do-it-yourself way to increase the value of your home.

Baking Soda, commonly used when baking, can be used in a multitude of other ways around the house. It is enviro friendly and inexpensive. Read further to learn its suprising uses.

Cooking is something that should be enjoyed. But, even someone who loves to cook can quickly become annoyed by the process when they don't have the proper equipment.

If you're looking for NFL merchandise, NFL Fan's Heaven is the place to visit.

Most people surfing the internet looking for ways to make money have heard about the website CafePress, a lesser know website with the same concept as PrintPerfection.com.

It's really very easy to expand kitchen counter space when your kitchen is small, and the following information provides several easy and cost-effective ideas.

Bamboo accessories have hit the mainstream trends in the home accessories and furnishings department, but why does it make it to the top ranks of eco-friendly choices?

Do you know which spots in the home harbor the bacteria that's most likely to cause illness?

Salt is more than a preservative or simple flavoring. The uses of salt number around 14,000. Here are a few you may find helpful.

Excellent for bathroom décor, this celestial themed countertop project is divine! This is the perfect alternative to replacing outdated countertops. Due to drying time, this project will take slightly over a weekend to complete.

Add a retro island feel to your kitchen or bathroom with these hibiscus painted countertops! This is the perfect alternative to replacing outdated countertops. Due to drying time, this project will take slightly over a weekend to complete.

The lowly kitchen sink is now being recognized for its daily contribution to living. The style of sinks is also changing with the times - and it's no longer the ubiquitous double-sink variety, either

This article offers practical advice for avoiding food poisoning during the summer months.

Lemon juice is a good cleaning compound. A lemon has a powerful acid in it that can make life for bacteria difficult.

From personal care to household sanitizing, hydrogen peroxide is an incredibly versatile weapon to have on hand.

It takes a lot to provide clean, safe, healthy food for up to 3,000 short-term missionaries who work in Mexicali, Mexico each year.

The meal plan was invented and produced by entrepreneur Paris D'Jon, who claims that many celebrities are users of her meal plan and that the results are not diet-like, but close enough to be considered beneficial to the consumer.

Transform boring laminate countertops into chic Paris themed ones! This is the perfect alternative to replacing outdated countertops. Due to drying time, this project will take slightly over a weekend to complete.

Find fifty great gifts ranging from five to two-hundred dollars for the serious cook you love. Or if you love to cook, these gadgets and tools are the best out there for your own kitchen.

Arm & Hammer Baking Soda can replace many more expensive items.

Kitchen gadgets can be pricey, but good quality culinary tools should last a long time if treated with care.

Bleach is multipurpose and so economical!

Salmonella is the second most common food born illness in the United States. So how do you prevent it?

Lemons, originally called "the golden apples" have a surprisingly long list of uses. From treating blemishes to shining silver to making invisible ink, lemons can be a lifesaver as a natural product for our homes.

Natural cleaning methods are safer and save you money!

Buying gifts for someone with a dog need not be difficult - you know of an interest if you look at their dog.

If your holiday gift giving list includes someone who loves to cook and is good at it, consider a gift that celebrates their love of food. Here are 10 gift items for the amateur home cook, who is good enough to be a professional:

With all the food recalls many people might wonder what they can do to protect their food.Here are a few tips on keeping your food free from bacteria.

Cooks want gifts that make cooking easier or gifts that make cooking more enjoyable. Here are eight gifts that are perfect for all cooks.

The gourmet on your list may have all the necessary items, but these gifts are ones that will wow them. Artichoke plates. Handcrafted wooden utensils and Martha Stewarts new, Homekeeping Handbook.

To save money, many people are doing home repairs themselves. While there's lots of DIY guidance out there, the most important ingredient to successful DIY home projects is a toolbox filled with the proper tools. So are these items in your toolbox?

Quick and easy tips that are shortcuts to common chores.

Most people have a bottle of vinegar in their kitchen cupboard but few ever use it. Why not use yours to quickly and effectively clean several of those kitchen tools and appliances that often get forgotten?

E-coli and Salmonella are two words that are commonly known amongst American households. If you still worry about the food you eat or want information about foodborn bacteria or toxins, this is a must read article to gain understanding.

Yes, I do mean Monica from the television show Friends. The real question is how to achieve a "Monica-clean" home minus the scary chemicals. My attempts at cleaning with home spun ingredients left my house both looking and smelling great!

Simple tips to keep food safe and prevent foodborne illnesses like salmonella, listeria and staphylococococcus.

Spring and Fall cleaning is a time to deep clean your home. This is the time of the year people get sick the most.

You've finally mastered picking up after yourself, taking care of the designer duds you've scrimped for, and generally keeping a hospitable place. It's time to advance to deep cleaning. Spring clean so all of the weekly chores become simple maintenance.

Salmonella is commonly found in fresh eggs, but can come from other sources as well. Here are some tips to help you avoid and recognize Salmonella related illness.

So I moved into this tiny apartment the size of a shoebox because it's safe and clean and has a jacuzzi in the Clubhouse and even though the kitchen looks small, it never occcured to me that any kitchen could really be that small.

Germs and bacteria, they're everywhere. Unless you live in a bubble, you're subject to them. This article will give you some tips on how to minimize the spread of infection and bacteria. That will make your household cleaner AND HEALTHIER!

Lemons have many household uses beyond lemonade and meringue for pies.