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Cutting Boards

When it comes to kitchen accessories and appliances the rule of thumb seems to be to buy the best you can afford, and then take care of it. This is especially true for wooden cutting boards. As cutting boards age they actually become more attractive. There are just a few things to take into consideration when purchasing cutting boards.

The first consideration should be how much counter space you have. The bigger the boards, the less you will find yourself fussing. Plenty of space to chop up onions will make this task, with its uncomfortable side effects, much more enjoyable. It’s actually nice no matter what kind of food you’re working with to have plenty of space to cut and prepare, so choose a cutting boards that will fit into your kitchen and that will fit your cooking needs at the same time.

The second consideration is which shape works best for you. Your main choices are rectangular, square, or round. And be sure that if you buy cutting boards that are several inches thick, its surface doesn't sit so high on your countertop that you can't cut on it comfortably. Good-size cutting boards weighs a good deal. You are likely to leave it where it sits. So, again, buy cutting boards that fit your counter space. Cutting boards are fairly thin, comparatively, so you may be able to find space between places in your cupboard or between appliances to store your cutting boards when not in use.

Tip:

Before using new cutting boards, season it to prevent staining and absorption of food odors and bacteria. You do this my applying wood oil. Before applying oil to cutting boards, warm the oil slightly. Apply oil with a soft cloth, in the direction of the grain, allowing the oil to soak in between each of the four or five coats required for the initial seasoning. After each treatment, wait about four to six hours and wipe off oil that did not soak into the wood (oxidation or hardening of the oil will take approximately 6 hours). Re-oil the cutting boards monthly or as often as needed.

 

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