To spare your wood cutting board a dry, grooved and sad end, a little TLC is in order.
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How to Care for Wood Cutting Boards - Tip of the Day
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Tip of the Day - How to Clean Wooden Cutting Boards
Unlike plastic cutting boards, wooden cutting boards need to be dealt with differently to preserve their quality. Find out quick and easy ways to clean and to remove stains from wooden cutting boards.
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Index your chopping boards
I came across this cool set of chopping boards over at InventorSpot recently and thought they were worth sharing.
The set of cutting boards is designed to like like tabs in a file folder, and they're color coded to indicate what should be cut on each: red for meat, white for poultry and pork, blue for fish, and green for vegetables and fruits. They are also a good size at 8" by 12". I also love that the chopping boards are in a container, so they look neat and tidy on your counter.
You can find the Index Chopping Boards at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) online store. Be aware, though, that you're paying for design. At $85 for the set, this is some pricey kitchen ware. If you have the money to spend, this could be a nice addition to you kitchen. For me, though, I'll just stick with my inexpensive, yet reliable, cutting boards from Target. What's your take on the Index Cutting Boards?
Cutting board love
I have ten wooden cutting boards in my kitchen (not counting the round carved bread board and the pizza peel). This might seem excessive, but there have been moments when I've had a crowd over for a potluck when nearly all of them are in use. I use them as trivets, serving platters and bread boards in addition to normal purpose as a place to do chopping. I love that in this day of high tech gadgets and specialty tools, some of the most-used items in my kitchen are simply slabs of wood.
My mom has had the same cutting board for most of my life. Over the years it has gotten hollowed out in the center on both sides, to the point that it is impossible to cut straight down and make a complete cut. I'm waiting for the day when she calls me to report that the tip of her knife went straight through the board while she was making dinner.
Despite my abundance, I do have one board that I favor above all others. It is the smallest on in the collection, just under 12 inches long and 8 inches deep. It has that smooth patina that comes from lots of use, scrubbing with the rough side of the sponge and the occasional massage with some mineral oil. It's not great if I'm cutting something particularly juicy, but it works perfectly for cooking project where I'm transporting chopped veggies from board to pot. I imagine that in 20 years, this board will be just as worn as my mom's.
photo by Marisa McClellan
Cool laser engraved wooden cutting boards
Lately, I've had this obsession with cutting boards, whether it's a giant butcher-type block, those colorful silicone mats that are meant to keep food separated for safety reasons, or the "green" cutting boards made of sustainable bamboo.These wooden cutting boards made from acacia have been laser-engraved with different illustrations that are matched to the grain of the wood on the individual board. That means no two boards are the same! Prior to the engraving process, the designers determine the ideal position for any of the 6 different illustrations, which are a diver, skiing, fishing, the man on the moon, a gardener, and a motorcyclist.
The boards are available from Charles and Marie, $38 for a large board, $20 for a small board.
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