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Cooking Utensils - Wooden Spoons - Bacteria - Thoughts
So... I watched a show on the food network channel awhile back. It was about wooden cutting boards vs. plastic. Scientific study came back to say that the wooden one holds more bacteria than the plastic one if left unused for a lengthy period of time. While they both held the same amounts of bacteria when used rather frequently.
I had purchased some nice non-stick pots and pans recently. I like to use wooden spoons on them as to not scratch the non-stick surface. I grew up with the belief from grandma, that the wooden spoon gives the food a more authentic flavor. This show got me thinking about bacteria that can get caught within the wood grains of these spoons.
Note... that grannys theory is shot out the window because I always replace my wooden spoons when they start becoming the slightest bit grungy looking.
I also hate dinnerware that has plastic handles riveted to the metal. I believe that food and bacteria can build up under the edges of the plastic and that doesn't sit well with me. I always use straight-up metal dinnerware.
Penny for your thoughts...
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