How to Choose a Custom Cutting Board

A cutting board gets used almost every day, so the one you buy should be built to take it. Here is how I think about the choices when someone asks me to make one, and what to look for whether you order from me or buy somewhere else. End grain, edge grain, and face grain … Read more

Time to Ditch the Plastic Cutting Board!

A heavily scarred plastic cutting board showing deep knife grooves where bacteria can harbor

Time to Ditch the Plastic Cutting Board! Is your plastic cutting board really safer than a wooden one? It’s a common belief that plastic boards are more hygienic, but science tells a different story. In fact, wooden cutting boards can be less susceptible to bacteria growth than plastic, and they have the bonus of being refreshable … Read more