01/15/2023
When she wants a cutting board, she gets a cutting board
Curly brown maple with walnut inlays, these two types of wood are great for cutting boards
Both woods are closed pore, and maple is the second hardest wood found in North America, behind only hickory
Closed pore woods are essential for a quality cutting board. After the board gets a 24 hour bath in mineral oil, it’s sealed off from moisture absorption, but the right grain helps stop microscopic bits of bacteria getting stuck in the grain. This is just one of the benefits wood has over plastic cutting boards. If you look at yours, you’ll see all the scratches and feel how pourous it is, giving bacteria lots of places to hide. Not only do wood boards stay cleaner, they’re substantially harder, are actually softer on knife blades, clean up better, and after a lot of use, when you see those knife marks, a quick sand, some oil and it’s brand new again.
Three styles of boards are available, face grain which is the softest, but most decorative fave of the wood. Edge grain (this board) which is much harder and lasts longer, and end grain, which are a true chopping block. Ends grain is self healing, heavier, and meant for when you want to hack away with the big knives
Options that can be added are rubber feet, juice grooves, handles and a slot to slide a plate underneath for transferring food. Multiple wood choices are available and all board are 100% food safe