Cutting Boards

The wooden cutting board is the kitchen’s unsung hero. Knives get all the attention, with their different shapes, sizes, metal types, and blade geometries to choose from. But a great knife isn’t much good if the surface you’re using it on is working against it. Add to that the risk of food-born illness from a cracked and deeply scratched board, and there’s good reason to choose wisely.

A good wooden cutting board can last for years as your primary cutting surface, even with heavy use. But if you spend money on a bad one, you’ll curse yourself every time you chop an onion on it.