Thread: Do As I Say, Not As I Do

Oops! But now I'm curious--what is the proper way to cut a bagel?

Quote: Originally Posted by amakaye Oops! But now I'm curious--what is the proper way to cut a bagel? "Proper" method--with tongue planted firmly in my cheek--bagel on the cutting board, either flat or on edge, knife cutting away from yourself. Dave's method (the one I saw a newspiece about a couple of years...

Perfectly clear! And it makes perfect sense why cutting towards your palm would be the more dangerous option

Are you alright, MrsC?

Quote: Originally Posted by Jessica26 Are you alright, MrsC? Sore index finger on my left hand, the cut keeps opening, so I need to keep a bandaid on it and typing is difficult. Of course, the worst part of the whole ordeal is that I will never again be able to eat a bagel in his presence! Oh well, I think that a ...

I hope your cut heals quickly! That sounds like a perfect Christmas gift?

I think this might be close to putting your foot in your mouth! Mrs.C, my luck runs like yours.

EEEK- I hope you went to the school nurse!! A butterfly bandage might help hold that skin together until it heals... Next time, ask that they order the bagels pre-sliced (that's what we always do!!) Feel better!!

No school nurses here, czacza! Washed it out well, put on some disinfectant and will bandage it up again before heading out to school. Can't wait for the caretaker to come in and tell my grade 7 and 8s all about MrsC's breakfast on Monday!

No school nurses here, czacza! Washed it out well, put on some disinfectant and will bandage it up again before heading out to school. Can't wait for the caretaker to come in and tell my grade 7 and 8s all about MrsC's breakfast on Monday!