the carp and the cutting board
There is a saying in japan:
“It is like the carp on the cutting board”
(koi ni manaita)
It is used to mean that somebody is at the mercy the another party.
It is not sure that the carp is going to become a sashimi or not…
Anyway there is nothing that the carp can do and only has to passively wait for its destiny…
Do you want to be like a carp on the cutting board?
If not, take action!
Do not let your poor knives dull their blades on a plastic cutting board.
Also, you do not want to give free reign to bacteria build up in a traditional end-grain wooden board…
So, set aside your passive attitude in the kitchen and purchase one of our hinoki wood cutting boards! They come in 3 sizes, all gentle on the knives and safe on the foods thanks to the power of hinoki germicidal qualities.
Sarder Tajul Islam
2023年5月10日 at 4:10 AMThis blog is intriguing! The analogy of the carp on the cutting board is thought-provoking. I agree that taking action is important. I’m curious about hinoki wood cutting boards and their germicidal qualities. How do they compare to other types of cutting boards in terms of hygiene and knife-friendliness?
iacopo
2023年5月10日 at 8:43 AMYes, as explained they are more hygienic than plastic cutting boards, because plastic boards may look like they are easier to wash, anyway the micro canyons caused by the cuts on the surface are perfect ground for bacteria proliferation.
In the case of hinoki boards, the bactericidal action due to the aromatic content is an active process.