Belmont resident Esterina Gentilcore began taking woodworking classes as a new mom in therapy for postpartum depression. Now ...

Wood, rubber, or plastic—we’ve got a recommendation for every home cook. Plus, tips for cleaning and caring for your board.

Plastic cutting boards can leach microplastics into your food as you cook. We found eight great non-toxic alternatives at ...

Additionally, whereas plastic boards must be thrown away once their surfaces are scarred with deep grooves, as such cracks become a niche in which bacteria can flourish, a wooden block can “heal ...

You’ll know it’s time to toss a wood board when it develops deep grooves that are difficult to clean or becomes warped in a way that makes it difficult to use. “When [wooden boards] truly ...

A juice groove catches sticky liquids and a non ... In true Italian style, serve up your steaks on wooden cutting boards that protect your knives, and keep the juices close to your steak in ...

Deep grooves or gouges can happen over time when sharp knives are used on boards made from plastic or soft wood. "Cutting boards with grooves, holes, or indentations can be risky as it provides ...

Wooden boards? They crack and absorb moisture, turning into little bacterial petri dishes over time. Plastic? It scratches like crazy, and those grooves? Total trap zones for bacteria and leftover ...

But wood has some properties that plastic doesn’t. For one thing, the woods commonly used in cutting boards are harder than plastic, so they’re less likely to end up with lots of grooves and gouges ...