Cherry vs. Maple vs. Walnut Cutting Boards: Which Wood Is Best?
Cherry, maple, and walnut are three of the most popular American hardwoods used for wooden cutting boards—and for good reason. All three can make excellent kitchen work surfaces. They’re attractive, durable, maintainable, and considerably different in appearance. But if you’re trying to decide between a cherry vs. maple vs. walnut cutting board, which wood should […]
Best Charcuterie Board Spread for Every Occasion & Holiday
A great charcuterie board doesn’t need to contain twenty expensive ingredients or look like it was assembled by a professional caterer. The best charcuterie board spreads are built around a simple idea: give everyone a little variety. Something salty. Something creamy. Something crunchy. Something sweet. Maybe something spicy. Add fresh fruit, a few good cheeses, […]
Brown Sugar Honey Glazed Holiday Ham Recipe
A glazed ham is one of the easiest ways to feed a crowd during the holidays. Unlike a whole turkey, most holiday hams are already fully cooked. That means your primary job is to warm the ham without drying it out while building a sweet, savory, caramelized glaze on the outside. This brown sugar honey […]
Juicy Herb Butter Roasted Turkey Recipe
A good holiday turkey doesn’t need a complicated list of ingredients. The goal is simple: crispy golden skin, juicy meat, and enough flavor that the turkey tastes great even before the gravy hits the plate. This herb butter roasted turkey uses butter, garlic, fresh herbs, lemon, and a few simple seasonings. It’s a classic preparation […]
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 […]
Best Wood Cutting Boards: The Complete Guide
If you’re shopping for a wood cutting board, you’ve probably seen conflicting advice. Some people swear by maple. Others say walnut is the healthiest. Professional chefs often use plastic in restaurants. Meanwhile you’ll also hear claims that wood harbors bacteria. So what’s actually true? The answer depends on how you use your board. This guide […]
How Do I Care for a Handmade Wood Cutting Board? (Complete Care Guide From a Woodworker)
Quick Answer: A handmade wood cutting board should be washed with mild dish soap, dried immediately after use, and re-oiled whenever it begins to look or feel dry. Never soak it in water, place it over heat, or use it as a hot pad. With regular maintenance, a quality hardwood cutting board can last 10 […]
More Than Just 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 Over the past year, Woods and Wax has handcrafted hundreds of hardwood cutting boards and thousands of 100% beeswax candles for customers across the United States. Each piece is […]
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 […]