Chopping with Nature

Do you use a wooden cutting board now, or are you thinking of getting one? Wooden cutting boards are a popular choice for several reasons:

• Knife-Friendly Surface: Wood is gentle on knives compared to harder materials like glass or stone. It helps preserve the sharpness of your blades longer, so you won’t have to sharpen them as often.

• Durability: When well-maintained, wooden cutting boards can last a very long time. Hardwoods like maple or walnut are particularly durable, and they can withstand years of use.

• Aesthetic Appeal: Wooden boards often have a beautiful, natural look and feel, adding a warm, rustic touch to your kitchen. They can be especially attractive as serving platters for cheese, bread, or charcuterie.

• Self-Healing: Over time, wooden cutting boards tend to "heal" from knife marks. The fibers of the wood can close up after cuts, meaning they don’t retain deep grooves as much as plastic boards might.

• Antibacterial Properties: Some studies suggest that wood has natural antibacterial qualities, especially when compared to plastic. This is due to the fact that wood’s porous surface may help trap bacteria and prevent it from growing on the board.

• Eco-Friendly: Wood is a renewable resource, and high-quality wooden cutting boards can be more sustainable than plastic boards, which might wear out and contribute to plastic waste over time.

• Versatility: Beyond cutting, wooden boards can be used for various purposes, from serving food to even rolling out dough. They have multiple uses in the kitchen.