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When it comes to kitchen accessories and appliances the rule
of thumb seems to be to buy the best you can afford, and then
take care of it. This is especially true for wooden cutting
boards. As cutting boards age they actually become more attractive.
There are just a few things to take into consideration when
purchasing a cutting board.
The first consideration should be how much counter space you
have. The bigger the board, the less you will find yourself
fussing. Plenty of space to chop up onions will make this task,
with its uncomfortable side effects, much more enjoyable. It’s
actually nice no matter what kind of food you’re working
with to have plenty of space to cut and prepare, so choose a
cutting board that will fit into your kitchen and that will
fit your cooking needs at the same time.
The second consideration is which shape works best for you.
Your main choices are rectangular, square, or round. And be
sure that if you buy a cutting board that's several inches thick,
its surface doesn't sit so high on your countertop that you
can't cut on it comfortably. A good-size cutting board weighs
a good deal. You are likely to leave it where it sits. So, again,
buy a cutting board that fits your counter space. A cutting
board is fairly thin, comparatively, so you may be able to find
space between places in your cupboards or between appliances
to store your cutting board when not in use.
Tip:
Before using a new cutting board, season it to prevent staining
and absorption of food odors and bacteria. You do this my applying
wood oil. Before applying oil to cutting board, warm the oil
slightly. Apply oil with a soft cloth, in the direction of the
grain, allowing the oil to soak in between each of the four
or five coats required for the initial seasoning. After each
treatment, wait about four to six hours and wipe off oil that
did not soak into the wood (oxidation or hardening of the oil
will take approximately 6 hours). Re-oil the cutting board monthly
or as often as needed.
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