Alton Brown wants you to ditch your cheap cutting board ... and cost effective than plastic boards that need to be replaced often. But the thickness and heft of maple in particular makes it ...

Michael Hession/NYT Wirecutter We looked to see how well the plastic cutting boards fit in a ... has a reddish hue (whereas the Jones board skews brown), and the exposed wood ends have an ...

According to recent research, the commonly used plastic cutting board may pose a major health hazard. A peer-reviewed study published in the journal Environmental Science & Technology found that ...

The cleanliness of cutting boards is a long-debated food safety issue, given that both wood and plastic — the most common cutting board materials — can easily harbor bacteria. New research ...

Wood vs. plastic cutting boards: Which one to use is a quandary for many people, especially as we approach the holidays and spend more time in the kitchen. Food safety experts used to warn against ...

The debate between wood and plastic cutting boards has been simmering for years, and with Food Safety Education Month upon us, it's the perfect time to revisit the question. Is wood truly better ...

I also like that the Farberware board has nonslip silicone corners that keep it from sliding around the counter. I always end up having to put a damp towel under my plastic cutting boards ...

Cutting boards come in a range of materials, such as steel, wood, and plastic, each with unique advantages and things to keep in mind. Have you considered the health implications of your chopping ...