A cutting board seems like a simple kitchen tool, but the material you choose can affect food safety and the board's lifespan ...

The cleanliness of cutting boards is a long-debated food safety issue, given that both wood and plastic — the most common cutting board materials — can easily harbor bacteria. New research shows that ...

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We’re ditching plastic for non-toxic wood, metal, and composites.

Cutting boards are undoubtedly one of the most essential tools in your kitchen. Not only can you chop food on them to prevent damage to your countertops and cross-contamination between foods, but ...

Everyone has one: a scratched, stained plastic cutting board that’s been in your kitchen for years. Despite how many times you say to yourself, “I should get a new one,” you never do — but now, it’s ...

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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 ...

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Priyanka Shahane is a writer for Food & Wine, specializing in kitchenware product reviews. She has over 12 years of experience writing and editing, plus over 20 years of cooking and baking experience.