News — wooden chopping board care

If you love cooking at home, you will know that the right chopping board quietly does a lot of heavy lifting. It protects your knives, keeps your worktop tidy and, if you choose well, looks smart enough to carry straight to the table. That is where acacia comes in. Acacia has become a favourite in British kitchens, and for good reason. It is hard wearing, naturally beautiful and perfect for both everyday prep and relaxed serving. So what actually makes the best acacia boards for serving and chopping in British kitchens, and how do you pick the right one for...

When you are cooking for your family, the last thing you want to worry about is what might be lurking in the tiny scratches of your chopping board. Acacia is fast becoming the wood of choice in British kitchens, and for good reason. It is hard wearing, naturally beautiful and, when looked after properly, can help keep bacteria levels low on the surface you use every single day. Why acacia is a smart choice for low bacteria risk Not all chopping boards are created equal. In British homes, many of us grew up with old plastic boards that stained, warped...

If you have a beautiful acacia chopping board sitting pride of place on your kitchen worktop, you probably bought it for two reasons: it looks gorgeous and it feels reassuringly solid under the knife. To keep it that way, regular oiling is essential. But how often should you oil acacia chopping boards in a British home, where we have central heating, steamy kitchens and the odd kitchen window left open to the drizzle? Why acacia boards need oiling at all Acacia is a dense, durable hardwood, which is exactly why we love it for chopping boards. It is naturally water...

If you love the warm grain of acacia but also love the idea of an easy life with the dishwasher, you might be wondering how to get the best of both. Acacia is one of the most beautiful woods for the kitchen and makes some of the best chopping boards for UK homes that care about safety and style. But is it really dishwasher friendly, and what should you look for? Are Acacia Chopping Boards Dishwasher Safe in the UK? Let’s start with the honest bit. No quality wooden board, including acacia, is truly dishwasher safe. Not in the way...