If Cutting Boards Could Talk…

A friend of mine recently came by our house with her family. Friends for years, we’ve shared many a gourmet meal courtesy of my husband’s knack for being able to cook just about anything.

As we watched my husband cut up a dozen heirloom tomatoes from his garden, she said out loud: “If only that cutting board could talk.”

If you’re trying to lose weight, you probably know that eating at home is essential because you can control what goes into your food. Your cutting board should have a starring role in the kitchen.

What would it say if it could talk?

“Wow! Are you using me again to cut up some fresh fruit? Nice!”

Or maybe this?

“Yikes! It’s bright out here. Put me back in that drawer. I’m not used to the light.”

Does your board make demands?

“Don’t you dare cut that chicken up on me. I’m reserved for fruits and vegetables.”

Does it compliment you?

“That zucchini is loaded with nutrients. You are making such a great choice. Yes, chop up the yellow squash. They will go great together.”

Or does it complain to you?

“Seriously, that is the dullest knife ever. Are you trying to mangle that strawberry?”

Perhaps you can barely hear it.

“You need to take me out of this plastic wrapper!”

If the last one is you. Don’t feel so bad. I know what mine is saying when I take it out:

“You? Where’s your husband?”

Alice Warchol is a fitness instructor and freelance health writer.

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