Red Oak Cutting Boards: Are They a Good Choice for Your Kitchen?
By Jonathan Riedel Founder of Woods and Wax with over a decade of business and marketing experience and several years building handcrafted hardwood cutting boards in Utah Red oak is a beautiful, strong hardwood that shows up in everything from flooring to furniture—but when it comes to cutting boards, it sparks a lot of debate. […]
Maple Cutting Boards: Why They’re the Gold Standard for Kitchens (and How to Choose the Right One)
By Jonathan Riedel Founder of Woods and Wax with over a decade of business and marketing experience and several years building handcrafted hardwood cutting boards in Utah If you’ve ever searched for the best cutting board, you’ve probably seen maple come up again and again—and for good reason. Maple cutting boards have quietly become the […]
The Best Type of Wood for a Cutting Board (And Why It Matters)
By Jonathan Riedel Founder of Woods and Wax with over a decade of business and marketing experience and several years building handcrafted hardwood cutting boards in Utah When choosing a cutting board, most people focus on the size or appearance. But the type of wood used is actually the most important factor in how the […]
How to Make Your Own Beeswax Bread Bag (A Natural Way to Keep Bread Fresh)
By Jonathan Riedel Founder of Woods and Wax with over a decade of business and marketing experience and several years building handcrafted hardwood cutting boards in Utah Homemade bread is one of life’s simple pleasures. The aroma of a fresh loaf coming out of the oven is hard to beat—but storing that bread properly is […]
How to Care for a Wood Cutting Board (Complete Guide)
By Jonathan Riedel Founder of Woods and Wax with over a decade of business and marketing experience and several years building handcrafted hardwood cutting boards in Utah A solid wood cutting board is one of the most reliable tools you can have in your kitchen. Whether you’re slicing vegetables, preparing meat, or serving charcuterie, a […]
How to Make Natural Lip Balm and Sunscreen with Beeswax
By Jonathan Riedel Founder of Woods and Wax with over a decade of business and marketing experience and several years building handcrafted hardwood cutting boards in Utah Beeswax has been used in natural skincare for centuries. Produced by honeybees, beeswax contains natural protective compounds that help seal moisture into the skin while creating a breathable […]
How to Waterproof Your Gear with Beeswax (A Natural DIY Guide)
By Jonathan Riedel Founder of Woods and Wax with over a decade of business and marketing experience and several years building handcrafted hardwood cutting boards in Utah Beeswax has been used for centuries as a natural waterproofing material. Long before modern synthetic coatings existed, people used beeswax to protect leather boots, wood tools, canvas bags, […]
Wood Density Guide: Choosing the Right Cutting Board for Your Kitchen
By Jonathan Riedel Founder of Woods and Wax with over a decade of business and marketing experience and several years building handcrafted hardwood cutting boards in Utah When selecting a premium hardwood cutting board, density matters — not just for durability, but for how it interacts with your knives. Too soft? The board scars easily.Too […]
Can Wood Fight Microbes? A Review of What Science Says
By Jonathan Riedel Founder of Woods and Wax with over a decade of business and marketing experience and several years building handcrafted hardwood cutting boards in Utah Wood is one of humanity’s oldest and most beloved materials — from furniture and flooring to cutting boards and food preparation surfaces. But because wood is organic, porous, […]
Why Sourcing Matters: How Woods and Wax Supports U.S. Honey Bee Farms and Reduces Environmental Impact
By Jonathan Riedel Founder of Woods and Wax with over a decade of business and marketing experience and several years building handcrafted hardwood cutting boards in Utah When you buy a beeswax candle, you’re not just choosing a product — you’re supporting a supply chain. Most people don’t think about where beeswax comes from. They […]