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Care and Maintenance of your Charcuterie Board
Your Charcuterie Board will last for many years to come with a little care and attention. CLEANING - After use, sanitize your board by wiping all surfaces down with mild dish soap and water. Dry thoroughly. FREQUENCY - As required (approximately once a month depending upon the use and household humidity), apply an even coat of Mineral Oil to all surfaces of your wood board using a cloth or paper towel. You many need more frequent oiling when you first receive the board due to change in humidity. Mineral oil may be purchased at your neighbourhood pharmacy. MAINTENANCE - Allow the oil to fully...
Care and Maintenance of Your End Grain Cutting Board
With a little care and attention will your End Grain Board will last for many years to come CLEANING - After use, sanitize your board by wiping all surfaces down with mild dish soap and water. Dry thoroughly. Your cutting board should be stored on its end to dry. FREQUENCY - As required (or weekly with frequent use), apply an even coat of Mineral Oil to all surfaces of your wood board using a cloth or paper towel. You many need more frequent oiling when you first receive the board due to change in humidity. Mineral oil may be purchased at your neighbourhood...
Why use an End Grain Cutting Board
I am constantly asked why I am so passionate about end grain cutting boards and if there is really a difference....well, here I go...... End grain cutting boards self repair so that food and bacteria do not get into the wood (definitely safer and more hygienic than regular cutting boards) End grain cutting boards are much nicer to knifes...nothing dulls a knife faster than a regular cutting board Easy to maintain - just wipe down with a bit of mineral oil when you see the board getting a bit dried out (usually 1-2 months) A piece of art and showstopper...