Questions tagged [cutting-boards]
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Can cutting board oils dissolve water soluable wood glues?
When I built my carving board I didn't realize I need to use a water resistant wood glue. I used Titebond original which is water soluable. I was recently told that most oils used in carving boards ...
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Primer on wooden cutting boards? [duplicate]
So I'm someone that is somewhat new to the kitchen, I like helping my mom in cooking but I don't do much alone because I'm usually swamped with university work but as the time to move out becomes ...
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What is the purpose of oiling a wooden chopping board?
I recently bought a wooden chopping board to replace my plastic one. In the course of my research I read that it's important to regularly rub mineral oil in (some people say once a week, some say once ...
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Care and warping of wooden chopping board
I bought a new 1.5 inch wooden chopping board around a month ago. I have been trying to take good care of it: I never submerse it, clean it with a cloth, applied mineral oil when I bought it.
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Non-plastic cutting board that can be cleaned in a dishwasher
We currently have the following dilemma:
My wife does not want us to use plastic cutting boards because of the potential negative health effects of ingesting microplastics.
I really really do not ...
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How can I restore and keep a built-in cutting board in good condition?
I have somewhat recently bought a house that has a cutting board as a part of the counter. I have had no experience with this and haven't found anything online really.
I know that there are ways to ...
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Color stain coming off cutting board
We received a handmade cutting board as a gift awhile back and I decided to bring it back to life with some Boos board oil and conditioning cream. I noticed when wiping off any excess with a white ...
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Do plastic cutting boards harbor more bacteria than wood boards?
I've heard on numerous occasions that plastic cutting boards harbor more bacteria than wooden cutting boards. I use a large wooden cutting board often, but recently I've been finding it heavy and it ...
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Do plastic cutting boards dull knives faster than wood boards?
I've heard on numerous occasions that plastic cutting boards dull knives faster than wood boards. I use a large wooden cutting board often, but recently I've been finding it heavy and it sometimes ...
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Can I mix cutting boards when I dishwash them
I have a dishwasher safe set of boards. I've heard a common advice to use separate boards for meat, fish and ready to eat food. However it got me thinking - I don't mind mixing plates or other ...
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Fingernail can scratch cooking board = too soft?
I was using a lot of elbow grease to sand down my cheap cutting board to remove the deep grooves caused by my knife. Then I questioned myself if it's even worth the effort and just get a new better ...
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what material should i use for cutting board?
What material should I use for cutting board? And which dulls more the knives?
As many cookers might know that wood cutting boards can be bad for use if it is not cleaned after use, because the ...
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Do "Chinese Ironwood" cutting boards dull knives quickly?
I have an end-grain cutting board of "Chinese Ironwood" like this one from the Wok Shop. I've used it heavily for the last 16 years, and it shows very little sign of wear.
However, I have to sharpen ...
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Wrong cleaner on wooden cutting board
After cleaning our wooden cutting board, we using wipe it with mineral oil to help preserve it. Today, we accidentalky sprayed Weiman Stainless Steel Cleaner and Lolish on it instead of the mineral ...
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How do you funnel food off a cutting board?
After I cut or chop something up on a cutting board I have the problem of funneling the pieces into a bowl or other container and it typically makes a mess.
Normally what I try to do is scrape the ...
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Can I oil a new board with olive oil?
I just got myself a new wooden board. I have been told to put some olive oil onto it and let it sink in for a few hours first. But now I'm reading from sources that I should be instead using mineral ...
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plastic cutting sheets. how to use properly
I bought some plastic cutting sheets in a pack of two. One side is smooth, the other side has a rough texture. Which side of the sheet should I cut on?
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Onion smell getting on fruits
I use a recently-purchased bamboo large-and-heavy cutting board to cut/chop/dice/slice veggies and fruit. However, my routine is such that I typically dice a red onion at night, and a green apple for ...
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Is there a disadvantage to a textured cutting board?
My new plastic cutting boards have a textured surface. Is this unsanitary?
The textured surface consists of tiny bumps molded into the surface. The pitch of the bumps is about 1mm.
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How to get rid of tiny black spots on white plastic cutting board?
When I looked in the dishwasher this morning after it ran overnight, I noticed an amount of tiny flecks on the white plastic cutting board I have, on both sides of the surface. After taking it to the ...
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What is the toothed side of the blade on a Fantastique veg cutter used for?
In India I picked up an Anjali vegetable and fruit cutting board, pictured below. Its blade is two-sided: straight on one end, very roughly serrated on the other.
What is the toothed side used for? ...
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Can I use a cheeseboard as a cutting board?
Nowadays I see that most cutting boards sold are made up of several pieces of wood that are stuck together with wood glue. I'm not so sure of the safety of the wood glue that is used as most of the ...
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Wooden vs Anti Microbial Cutting Board For Carving Meat
Wooden cutting boards look good and are pricier whereas Anti Microbial ones are darn cheap and I am not sure what chemicals/materials they use to make the boards anti microbial. Are these boards safe ...
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How to cut chicken without producing loud noises
Whenever I try to cook some dinner and I get the chicken out of the freeze, I have to think twice if I really want to undergo the messy process of chopping it up into smaller pieces.
I have a ...
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I don't have a large cutting board, but I do have a large table with a wood top
So I want to start making bread, specifically, brioche.
But I don't have a large wooden cutting board. I do, however, have a table with a wooden top.
Are there any consequences(negative ones of ...
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How should I improve my chopping flow?
I already know basic cutting skills. But I am confused about the order of things and thus while I have an OK technique, my board and the surroundings are in anarchy.
Do you chop from left to right or ...
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Does a silicone cutting board really work well?
I tried a silicone cutting board, and I noticed two problems so far.
First, it had a strong smell, it only disappeared after two weeks of use. Second, I noticed scratches after chopping on it.
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What are some recommended methods of cleaning wooden cutting boards?
Supposedly, wooden cutting boards should not be submerged in lots of soap and water because too much moisture leads to rot. How can one optimize for cleanliness while also caring for the board?
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My wooden cutting board bent. Is there a way to fix this? [duplicate]
I'm not sure about the humidity in the apartment, but I don't think this was a problem. However, the board took quite some water one day and slightly bent on the front and back (so it has a slight U ...
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Are there any differences between the commonly recommended types of woods for chopping boards?
I'm a bit overwhelmed by the number of options for the type of wood in a cutting board. I've tried searching Google with every combination of phrases that I could think of, and I don't feel like I've ...
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Fresh pasta work surface
Is there any risk damaging my nice large Boos cutting board to make fresh pasta on? Each recipe/video/tutorial I see on fresh pasta just says "work surface", but does not mention how to properly ...
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Separate cutting boards: Cooked vs Uncooked meat
I know it is common knowledge that one should using different cutting boards for meat and vegetables (cross contamination), but should you also use a different cutting board for raw/cooked meat? Or at ...
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Is it OK to just have two cutting boards: one for stuff to be heated, another for other stuff?
Some say one should use more than one cutting boards because if you use just one board for raw meat and vegetables, bacteria from raw meat moves to the board and then to the vegetables, then you eat ...
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What are the dos and don'ts regarding cleaning a bamboo cutting board?
What are the dos and don'ts regarding cleaning a bamboo cutting board?
How to let it live a long life?
I heard people talking about using mineral oil w.r.t the same. How much and when use it?
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How does the glue of bamboo cutting boards get in the food and how to prevent this?
http://food.thefuntimesguide.com/2010/07/bamboo_cutting_board.php
Some bamboo cutting boards are glued together with adhesives that have formaldehyde in them — which could eventually leak into and ...
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chef knives and cutting surfaces
I recently acquired a chef knife.
Alton Brown says I should never use a glass surface to cut, but when I need to cut chicken I don't want to use the wood block because it will be contaminated.
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When should cutting boards be replaced?
From a food safety perspective, under what conditions should a plastic or wood cutting board be replaced?
I have a plastic one that developed a crack that goes through both sides of the board. I ...
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Can I unwarp my cutting board?
I should have paid more attention but after regular washing of top surface, my half-inch-thick board is rocking like a cradle.
It is not practical to use flipped over as it has a counter lip.
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Safety of glues in wooden chopping boards
It seems to be becoming more difficult over time to get a wooden chopping board that isn't made of separate pieces of wood that are glued together.
I did find some sites discussing how to choose a ...
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Wooden cutting board turns black
My wooden cutting board is turning black!
I tried reposition the cutting board and even tried hanging them but regardless of the different configuration, water still accumulate at a certain region ...
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Is there something better than mineral oil for cutting boards?
I've been using mineral oil to oil my wooden cutting boards ever since I found out this was a good thing to do. I had a couple of bamboo boards up until I bought a really great John Boos carving ...
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Is it bad to cut onions and other vegetables on the same cutting board?
Is it bad to cut onions and other vegetables on the same cutting board? Does the type of cutting board matter? For example, do wooden cutting boards that are regularly used to cut onions (or other ...
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How can I dice vegetables on a small cutting board?
I have a fairly small cutting board - about 8.5" x 12.5" (22cm x 32cm), and I am finding it difficult to dice vegetables, especially the onions, without stuff going all over the place.
Is it my ...
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Bamboo Cutting board
I recently purchased a bamboo cutting board and it's shedding fine splinters of wood. Is there a way to clean this off or did I buy a bad quality board?
I've tried washing it but water doesn't ...
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Use the back of a granite chopping board as a pizza stone?
We've got a 40x30cm granite chopping board that I never use (it's more decorative than useful), and I've wondered for a while if it might work as a pizza stone.
The top and sides of the board are ...
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What is the danger in cross contamination?
This question was prompted by this one on how to clean tools to prevent cross contamination. I wanted to ask it in the comments but realized it might be better as a separate question.
Do I need to be ...
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Can I use the same board for meat and vegetables?
I've heard that it's not good to use the same board for vegetables and meat, not only when you are making a salad but in general. Something about the bacteria in dirt and the bacteria in the meat is a ...
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How do you properly clean a cutting board and knife to prevent cross contamination?
I have one very nice cutting board that I like to use with my chef's knife. Because I only use this single cutting board and chef's knife, if I have a recipe that calls for cutting raw meat as well ...
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Best chopping board material for meat
I've heard that using a wooden chopping board for cutting meat is not very hygienic as it is a porous material. If that is the case, then what would a chopping board ideally be made out of when ...
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Cutting boards: What are some general tips on purchasing and using a cutting board?
I have heard various debates on the merits of wood versus synthetic cutting boards, and their affect on food safety, knife edges, and ease of cleaning and storage.
What are the pros and cons of the ...
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