Quote Originally Posted by Pinot's Mom View Post
Yes, Ellie, I do still have a cleaning lady... Sasha (the friend) really wants to cook, and help, and she has such a great heart. I knew this issue going into the stay here, but had never witnessed it in my own kitchen. One of the first nights here, she wanted to cook chicken. The handling of the chicken and lack of hand/prep area washing was appalling. I don't know... I might just let this ride for a bit, though. We seem to be separating a lot of the cooking, so it might work out OK.

Thank you all for your words - just trying to keep things on an even keel.

Put a liquid soap dispenser beside your kitchen sink and one in the bathroom. I'm with the people who say that if she sees you washing your hands and handling food properly, she's likely to pick up on your actions. A blunt statement has worked with me: "Elyse, you did wash your hands before you started slicing those peppers, right?" My sister is even more diligent about these things than I am. She has had us over for holidays in the past and I have found I am more attentive to hand washing and being careful with food safety in her company.