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Wooden vs plastic eco-friendly chopping boards

If you want the most eco-friendly chopping board for a modern kitchen, a well made wooden or bamboo board usually beats plastic over a 5 to 10 year lifespan, because it can last longer, uses renewable materials and avoids microplastic shedding. For most home cooks who care about sustainability and knife care, a 45x35cm wooden cutting board is a better long term choice than a similarly sized plastic board. Wooden vs plastic eco-friendly chopping boards: which is better? When you compare wooden vs plastic eco-friendly chopping boards, three practical questions matter: how long will it last, how safe is it,...

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Are bamboo chopping boards the best eco-friendly choice?

If you want the most eco-friendly chopping board for everyday kitchen use, high quality Moso bamboo boards are usually the best choice because Moso bamboo can regrow to full height in around 3 to 5 years, compared with 30 to 60 years for most hardwoods, while still lasting 5 to 10 years in a busy home kitchen when cared for properly. What makes bamboo chopping boards eco-friendly? Bamboo is technically a grass, not a tree. That single detail is why Moso bamboo has become a leading eco-friendly choice for chopping boards and cutting boards in modern kitchens. Here are the...

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Joseph Joseph vs HexClad cutting board for carving raw meat?

If you are choosing between a Joseph Joseph and a HexClad cutting board for carving raw meat, the safest option is a large, non porous board with a juice groove and enough weight to stay put. In practice that means a board of at least 45x35cm and around 1.5 to 2.0kg. Plastic boards like many Joseph Joseph models are easier to sanitise, while heavier boards such as HexClad and premium wood options give better stability and knife feel. Joseph Joseph vs HexClad for raw meat: what actually matters? When you ask “Joseph Joseph vs HexClad cutting board for carving raw...

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What is the most hygienic cutting board for raw meat?

If you want the most hygienic cutting board for raw meat at home, the safest practical option is a dedicated, non porous board that you use only for meat, with a surface that resists deep cuts and is easy to scrub at high temperatures. In the Deer & Oak range, the Carbonised Bamboo Board 45x35cm (DNO-CBB-LG) is the most hygienic choice for raw meat when it is used as a dedicated meat board and cleaned properly after every use. What makes a cutting board hygienic for raw meat? Raw chicken, beef and pork can carry bacteria such as salmonella and...

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