Hi Ruth,

 RH> >  RH> > True, and it is very easily broken when the fruit is ripe.

 RH> >  RH> One reason I'm pretty careful even here.

 RH> > Can't be too cautious with some foods.

 RH> Raw meat especially.

True, I do make sure I'm careful with that.

 RH> > If we don't use the gizmo (good for larger amounts, if it's only 1-
 RH> 4,
 RH> > I'll not haul it out), I'll grab a peeler, knife and cutting board.
 RH> > Latter gets used a lot in our house; we don't cut directly on the
 RH> > counter top.

 RH> I don't think anyone does who doesn't have butcher block counters.

With me, it's from living so many years in rental (including military)
housing. Didn't want to be charged with counter top damages when moving
out. My mom had a small butcher block counter top put in when she had
the kitchen redone in the mid 70s but every time I visited (and cooked),
I still grabbed a cutting board. Her butcher block top was right by the
stove, half covered with other stuff so there was only a small working
area. Also, I didn't trust the cleanliness of it, seemed like it was
always sticky.

 RH> >  RH> Also keep her from barfing most of the time.  I like that
 RH> part.

 RH> > A very good thing to keep that from happening.

 RH> Beats cleaning it up.

That's for sure!

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