Wood is naturally absorbent, so when you wash a cutting board, the wood fibers soak up water. The same principle applies when ...

Working with a wooden cutting board? Experts break down the pros and cons, and best ways to keep it clean. (Getty Creative) Plastic is cheap, easy to clean and comes in an array of fun colors, making ...

The cutting board is the workhorse of the kitchen, and this important item needs to be cleaned and maintained properly to ensure bacteria that cause illness don’t linger on its surface after use. And ...

A wooden cutting board should be hand-washed with hot soapy water after every use. It's important that you let the board dry completely before storing it. Disinfect and sanitize the board with vinegar ...

Kat Thompson is the audience editor of Eater’s Southern California/Southwest region. My wooden spatula has been through the wringer. It’s what I reach for when I need to scrape and deglaze a pan, it ...

This article may contain affiliate links that Yahoo and/or the publisher may receive a commission from if you buy a product or service through those links. I recently invested in an expensive wood ...

Cooks have an array of size and material options from plastic to bamboo or wood. Building confidence in the kitchen begins with an eagerness to learn, the right equipment and a sharp knife. That's why ...

Having a quality knife you can depend on is only half of the cutting equation. A knife needs to be maintained with honing and sharpening, but knife care extends to the cutting board. Cutting boards ...

From microbes to microplastics, here’s what to know before you choose a cutting board. Wood boards may trap and neutralize bacteria better than plastic ones. Cutting boards made of one solid piece of ...