06/08/08

The Chinese believed the turtle to symbolize wisdom, wealth, long life and endurance. They also believed that the world is the back of the turtle and that the turtle shell has markings of heaven and earth and the roof of the universe.

Wood Care for Food Safe Items

Wood products utilized in the kitchen need to receive proper care and cleaning.  Wooden bowls, cutting boards and utensils need a coating of a beeswax/mineral oil combination or just mineral oil to preserve the moisture content of the wood and to prevent it from drying out and cracking.

• Never soak wood items in water.
• Never put wood items in a dishwasher.
• Do not put wood items in a microwave.
• Do not leave in direct sunlight.
• Avoid sudden and extreme temperature changes.

To clean the wood surface, wet a cloth or non-abrasive scrub pad in warm sudsy water and scrub the surface until free of food. Rinse quickly and dry the surface moisture off with a paper towel or dishcloth.

When the wood becomes dry, apply a coat of beeswax/mineral oil or use a food safe product like CLAPHAMS SALAD BOWL BEESWAX (Woodworker's Supply) to restore the wood. The use of vegetable oil and butter or margarine is not recommended since  they can contain ingredients that culture bacteria or dry out the wood. New studies show that some woods have natural properties and oils that actually deter the growth of bacteria. 

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