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If you look after a bamboo chopping board properly, it will quietly serve you for years, looking almost as good as the day you brought it home. The secret is simple: regular oiling. It is not fancy, it is not difficult and it makes a huge difference. Below we will walk through exactly how to oil bamboo chopping boards to make them last years, what to use, how often to do it and a few little tricks we have picked up at Deer & Oak from caring for thousands of boards. Why bamboo chopping boards need oil in the first...

If you cook a lot in a small kitchen, you quickly learn what earns its space and what doesn’t. A chopping board has to work hard. It needs to handle heavy-duty chopping, protect your knives and still tuck away neatly when you are done. That is exactly where carbonised bamboo boards shine. Why carbonised bamboo works so well in small kitchens Carbonised bamboo is natural bamboo that has been gently heat treated. This deepens the colour to a rich caramel tone and also helps to make the material more stable and less prone to warping when it is properly cared...

If you cook a lot at home, your chopping board probably works harder than any other bit of kit in your kitchen. It preps Sunday roasts, weeknight stir fries and the occasional slightly chaotic dinner party. So when it comes to bamboo vs acacia chopping boards: which is better for British chefs, both home and professional? Let’s break it down in plain English, with the sort of details that actually matter when you are stood in front of a pile of veg and a very sharp knife. Bamboo vs acacia chopping boards: the quick answer If you want a fast...

If you have a beautiful carbonised bamboo chopping board on your worktop, you already think like a pro chef. The next step is looking after it like one. Get your oiling and daily care right and your board will stay darker, smoother and safer for years. This guide walks you through exactly how to oil and care for carbonised bamboo boards like a pro chef, using simple kit you can keep in a kitchen drawer. What makes carbonised bamboo different? Carbonised bamboo is bamboo that has been heat treated. That process deepens the colour to a rich caramel brown and...