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 Slice a Tri Tip for Maximum Tenderness
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 Tri tip has become a favorite among backyard grillers because it combines rich beef flavor with relatively quick cooking times. However, proper slicing is critical to achieving tender […]
How to Carve a Brisket: A Step-by-Step Guide for Perfect Slices Every Time
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 Brisket is one of the most rewarding cuts of meat to prepare, but even a perfectly smoked brisket can be ruined by improper carving. Learning how to carve […]
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 That Won’t Dull Knives
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 Your cutting board directly affects how long your knives stay sharp. If you’re constantly sharpening your knives, your board may be the problem. What Causes Knife Dulling? Hard […]
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 […]
Essential Kitchen Tools (Including Cutting Boards)
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 You don’t need dozens of gadgets to cook well—just a few essential tools that perform consistently. 1. Cutting Board (Most Important Tool) A cutting board is the foundation […]
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: […]
Knife Skills 101 (With a 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 Great cooking starts with great knife skills—and the right cutting board makes all the difference. Why Knife Skills Matter Good knife technique: The Role of Your Cutting Board […]