Dirty Talk

To keep your wooden cutting boards fresh, rub lemon wedges over the board after you've used them. Remember never to put wood in an automatic dishwasher, and NEVER let it soak in standing water. It'll soak up the nasties, get warped, and be more prone to get smelly. :)

Just about to cry? Is the onion so strong, you just want to die? Try cutting it while it is submersed in water. You may need to use a large tuperware or foot tub to support your cutting board. Then just strain for the onion bits and use as you will. (If you plan to saute the onion, be sure to paper towel off the excess water, first!)

louise....if your tub is either ceramic/porcelain or fiberglass type, try dilute white vinegar, spray on and let sit for a while, then soap using either a grease cutting dish washing detergent or a shampoo for oily hair without built in conditioner. Rinse well. For stubborn rings,a paste of water and baking soda or those new erasure cleaning pads ( Mr. Clean) and some elbow grease should do it. Let me know how it goes.....Sparky

A safe and effective way to wash your delicate glassware is to use a baby bottle brush. Its safer than risking cutting your hands by using a sponge.

make your own cheap polishing pad by cutting up old tights and sticking them in a cotton bag