What Is the Best Cutting Board for Someone Who Cooks Every Day?
If you cook every day, your cutting board isn’t just another kitchen accessory. It may be used several times a day for chopping vegetables, slicing fruit, preparing meat, mincing herbs, cutting sandwiches, carving cooked foods, and dozens of other small kitchen tasks. That changes what you should look for in a cutting board. For occasional […]
How to Measure Your Sink for a Custom Over the Sink Cutting Board
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 Why Accurate Measurements Matter Unlike standard cutting boards, over the sink cutting boards are designed to span your sink opening. If the board is too small, it may […]
What Cutting Boards Do Professional Chefs Use?
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 Professional chefs rely heavily on cutting boards during daily prep work, making board performance extremely important. The best chef-preferred cutting boards prioritize: Many Chefs Prefer Hardwood Boards Hardwood […]
Over-the-Sink Cutting Boards Explained
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 Over-the-sink cutting boards are designed to sit across your sink, creating additional prep space. They’re especially popular in smaller kitchens—but are they worth it? What Is an Over-the-Sink […]
Best Cutting Board for Professional Chefs
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 Professional chefs demand tools that perform consistently under pressure. A cutting board isn’t just a surface—it’s a core part of their workflow. What Chefs Look For Why Chefs […]
Best Cutting Board for BBQ
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 BBQ prep is tough on kitchen tools. From trimming brisket to slicing ribs, you need a cutting board that can handle heavy-duty use. What BBQ Prep Requires Why […]
Best Cutting Board for Vegetables
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 Vegetables may seem low-impact compared to meat, but the right cutting board still makes a big difference in efficiency, precision, and knife control. What Makes a Great Vegetable […]
Best Cutting Board for Meat (And Why Wood Wins)
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 it comes to preparing meat—whether you’re trimming steak, breaking down chicken, or slicing brisket—the cutting board you use matters more than you think. The right board improves […]
How to Build a Functional Kitchen Setup
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 functional kitchen isn’t about having more tools—it’s about having the right tools and layout. What Makes a Kitchen Functional? Start with a Strong Foundation Every kitchen needs: […]
Father’s Day BBQ Cutting Board Gift 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 If your dad loves grilling, smoking, or cooking outdoors, a cutting board is one of the most practical and appreciated gifts you can give. Why BBQ Enthusiasts Need […]