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Acacia chopping boards are a brilliant choice for busy British kitchens. They look beautiful on the worktop, feel solid under the knife and, with the right care, they last for years. The catch? Our famously damp, centrally heated, often steamy UK homes can be a nightmare for wooden boards if they are not looked after properly. If you have ever picked up a chopping board and found it rocking on the worktop, you will know how annoying warping can be. The good news is that with a few simple habits you can keep your acacia boards flat, safe and looking...

When you are juggling school runs, late trains and the eternal question of what on earth is for tea, your chopping board probably is not top of your mind. But for busy UK families trying to be a bit kinder to the planet, switching to eco friendly bamboo chopping boards is one of those small wins that actually makes a difference every single day. Why bamboo is brilliant for busy family kitchens Bamboo is one of the fastest growing plants on earth. It can shoot up by over 60 cm in a single day, which means it renews itself far...

If you have a beautiful dark carbonised bamboo chopping board sitting on your worktop, you already know it is more than just a place to chop an onion. Look after it properly and it will stay smooth, straight and good looking for years. Neglect it and you will soon see warping, dull patches and stubborn stains. This guide explains exactly how to care for carbonised bamboo chopping boards to make them last, using simple habits you can build into everyday cooking. What makes carbonised bamboo different? Carbonised bamboo is bamboo that has been gently heated to deepen the colour and...

Bamboo chopping boards are everywhere at the moment. They look smart, they are often more affordable than hardwood and they are sold as the eco friendly choice. At Deer & Oak we make a lot of bamboo and carbonised bamboo boards, so we are big fans of the material. But is bamboo perfect? Not quite. Like any material, it has trade offs. If you are wondering about bamboo cutting board disadvantages before you invest, you are absolutely right to ask. Let’s walk through the main bamboo chopping board cons, how serious they really are in everyday use, and when you...