WOOD CUTTING BOARDS
Every Chef Needs a wood Cutting Board or Two!
No kitchen is complete without a wood cutting board! Arguably one of the most used kitchen items; cutting boards also have the added advantage of serving dual purposes. From providing a solid place to chop, dice and slice, to serving up a piping hot casserole; wooden cutting boards do the trick! Best paired with a sharp knife and some savvy technique, cutting boards offer up the added bonus of protecting your kitchen surfaces from becoming slashed and burnt by dinnertime’s main dish.
A Wood Board for Each Job
We recommend having at least two cutting boards in your kitchen, and even up to four or five. Stave off cross-contamination by having a different cutting board for each of the following:
What Wood is Best for Cutting Boards?
Not all woods are suited to the job requirements necessary for a kitchen cutting board. It’s important to choose a wood that has a fine, hard grain that will stand up to the wear and tear of being chopped on every day. A general rule is: if the tree bears fruit or edible nuts then it is suitable for cutting boards. Woods like oak, although very hard, have a very porous grain that will absorb dirt and other materials, making it an unsanitary choice. Maple Cherry and Walnut make great choices; which is why we use those woods for our cutting boards! Not only are they extremely beautiful, they are sustainably sourced and can withstand daily use.