The first wooden cutting board was likely just a tree stump that a caveman used for support while hacking away at meat with a primitive stone tool. While there is no doubt that wood cutting boards can get very expensive, the Utopia Kitchen UK0058, Greener Chef Extra Large, and Architec Gripperwood GWAT16N prove that you can still get a quality piece without breaking the bank. We also realize that there is often a need to hack through some dense vegetables or large cuts of meat with a heavy cleaver in most kitchens, so we made sure to include some thick, heavy-duty options that can function as a butcher block, such as the sturdy John Boos Ultimate Maple CB1053 and Catskill Craftsmen 1323. Unlike plastic cutting boards, the wooden variety will often double as countertop decorations or serving platters, so we wanted to include some options with striking grain patterns, such as the Virginia Boys Walnut, Teakhaus Edge Grain 108, Ironwood Gourmet Acacia 28217, Architec Gripperwood GWAT16N, and Madeira 1023. They also should never be left sitting in water for an extended period of time or run through a dishwasher. With that in mind, we feel the need to point out that most, if not all, wood cutting boards require periodic oiling to stay in good shape. If we came across products where 98 percent of the people were totally happy with the cutting board, but a few had complaints of it cracking, warping, or coming unglued, we were willing to chalk that up to improper care rather than it being a problem with the board itself. This really shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone familiar with the properties of wood in general, but when trying to determine the best options, we felt the best way to proceed was to consider the ratio of positive to negative experiences. One thing that became immediately apparent during our research into wood cutting boards, is that few products are completely free of complaints about warping or cracks. The Befano Thick is an ultra-stylish option made from soft acacia and rubberwood, while the Walnut Grove End Grain is one of the biggest and nicest looking options on the market and doesn't even cost all that much. In fact, that end-grain status is what shaped our two new additions. As such, we've elevated the Ironwood Gourmet Acacia 28217 to the number 3 spot due to its rustic and classy appearance as well as premium end-grain performance. There was nothing majorly wrong with any of our selections, but we did want to make this round of updates with an eye on premium quality.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |