What is cutting: Definition and 50 Discussions

Practice what your preach, right? I was trying to get the pit out of my avocado, and instead of taking out one of my 8 various PC cutting boards, I tried stabbing the pit with a paring knife while holding the avocado in my hand. Dumb. The knife didn't go into the pit the first time, so I...

Has anyone tried this?

I have a host asking a question about the pastry mat for a friend. The friend wants the mat to have places that will help her cut her pie crust evenly. When I look at the pic to me it looks like she should be able to do that, but the host said the lady asked about having bumps or raised areas...

I just got this e-mail from a past guest. Any advice? "I typically am not a problem child, but I'm feeling like one now. So sorry! I have a question regarding the cutting board I purchased. I replaced an old plastic thing I've had for probably 30 years -- told Xxxxxxx that the health...

I usually bring my large grooved cutting board but in the thought of cutting back I was thinking of bringing the cutting mats instead. Any thoughts? I know the cutting board is worth more but the mats are smaller and lighter.

I love love love my director. She's more than my director, she's also my good friend. So I'm struggling with what to do about meetings. We have great meetings. They are fun, informative, and well attended. Sort of. When I became a director, she just assumed that we would continue to...

I had a lady who got my info off my car and ordered a cutting board. During our talking back and forth she asked me to drop the cutting board off at her DD's work. I droppped it off on Wed. Well she called me yesterday and it is no where to be found. I am going to go in to the store and talk to...

I was cutting veggies for veg beef soup last night using my 5" utility forged cutlery. I cut through the mat. Has anyone else had this problem? :confused:

Tonight I had an embarassing moment. I cut up granny smith apples into small pieces, and like I always do, with the peel on, I was going to chop the two apples. I couldn't for the like of it, get the apples to chop up. They kept getting stuck in my chopper. I have had my chopper since I got...

I used one tonight for the first time to cut up some chicken. I like the backing that makes it non-skid on the counter. However, the actual cutting surface was REALLY slippery! My chicken kept sliding around, which could be dangerous when using a large knife. All I know is the chicken never slid...

Love the board just because of the measuring cups, but mine has discoloured and I'm not sure why? The top has turned a tinted orange and yet the sides are still white. I haven't used it for anything that would cause this; I'm thinking the dishwasher but why?

I got this question in an email--but I am at work. I need to close out this guests order and get the check before I leave work. Can anyone who is home, check on this for me? Please? I can't remember without looking at mine. Are the cutting boards (white ones (#1012 and #1001) are totally...

Hi All, Dear Husband placed the cups on the bottom rack of the dishwasher and the 1 cup melted a bit to the point of not being able to use it.:( I checked out the replacement parts form and if my eyes are right, we can't replace a part for it. Has this happened to anyone else? Thanks!

ODORS!!! Does any one have an idea on how to remove odors from the cutting boards? My mom called and asked as she can not get rid of the onion odor from them. I have issues with the bamboo. So any ideas would be great. Oh and bleach did not work.

I have been very intentional this last year in cutting down expenses, but they are still too high and I am embarassed to post them here. I did notice that I spent over $700 on postage. This does not include the cost of mailing the hostess packet. I have been mailing out the invitations...

Gray tabs in cutting board have fallen out & cups no longer stay in. Customer wants to replace the missing gray holders...didn't see it on replacement parts form. Is over 1 year old. Anyone know what advice to give her?

I'm not sure if I've done something to my cutting boards, but they seem very hard for me to get them clean and white. I do put them in the dishwasher. Any suggestions?

Do you have to be careful putting raw meat on our bamboo?

I was trying to decide how best to cut onions tonight, and all I managed out of it was getting my eyes so red and bothered that I couldn't see for nearly 2 hours! Help. This is not going to work for a show!

two quick questions.... I am about to purchase the knife set that comes with the bamboo block. Will the knives still come with the protective covers so if I want to bring one or two to a show with me I can? Or, do the knives come in the block with no covers? Also, what is the diff. b/w...

My SIL just called me and my BIL made fish on the bar pan last night - SHE HATES FISH! Anyway, he cleaned it properly (well trained man he is! :)) but it still smells like fish! She is freaking!! Its about 4 years old and very well seasoned, so I told her to use baking soda and water and add a...

I have a customer who was telling me about this thing his son had, that was Pampered Chef, and it had some sort of cutting wheel on it... and it cut through plastic? Now mind you, he was telling me about this as I was walking into church in a group of people... so I'm foggy on the details...

that you can lightly sand the large groove cutting board to remove knife cut marks?

hi, I mostly lurk - love this site, thanks guys. Something i couldn't find, has anyone ever tried to use pre-existing mixes to make batter bowl gifts - and broken them down into the appropriate measurements?

Well, it finally happened. After 11 years I finally cut my finger at a show! I was doing the desert pizza, and using the green bread knife to loosen the cookie from the stone........ And I did my first interative show! I kept pressure on it, and finished the show, but it just wouldn't stop...

What's with the Large Grooved Cutting Board being on the outlet?

Hey guys :) I have my opening tonight, and I practiced the recipe twice so far. Each time, it goes fine - until it comes to cutting the pizza... its a pain in the arse - that I wound up getting a fork and knife cutting it up myself. I was wondering if theres any tips to cut it? Also, does...

Just looking for some ideas to cut down on expenses from those that hold a lot of shows. I have built my business from 4-6 shows a month to 8-13 a month. Which has increased my expenses for labels, ink, paper. I would love to know some of the ways you save on these expenses. I went from...

I just called home office because I keep losing the little gray rubber piece that holds the cups in place on the Cutting Board with Measuring Cups. HO told me it isn't a replacement part. Surely, I am not the only consultant that has had this happen. The first time I lost the tiny piece the...

The board/knife is so bright, but I dig the color! I wouldn't want too much of it in a kitchen, but it's a nice pop of color! The Greek seasoning I'm not real excited about. I didn't like the smell.