Have you ever wondered how to care for your wood cutting boards? After my first good quality cutting board purchase I developed a simple method to maintaining my favorite wood cutting boards and you are going to love it. We are so excited to partner with John Boos to bring you this fabulous giveaway so you can experience the amazing quality of Boos Boards.
Last summer I received my very first John Boos cutting board. Today I have 6 and a John Boos butcher block. I think I may need an intervention. Not really. I have a thing for great quality kitchen tools. My cutting boards are certainly on the top of that list.
I have always had a stack of cutting boards, maybe not such good quality. But nonetheless I have had a lot. They never stayed nice though. They would eventually smell of onion or get dried out or cracked. It wasn't until my first Boos Board that I decided to research how to care for and maintain a cutting board. I mean seriously, these are so nice that I am certain Munchkin will inherit a few when she moves out on her own.

My cutting boards virtually look like they have never been used. Absolutely as beautiful as the first day I got them. After I started getting better quality tools, I started paying closer attention to the care of them. I am thrilled to share my How To Care and Maintain Your Wood Cutting Boards method with you. Scroll to the bottom for full instructions. It is really simple to keep them gorgeous and make them last a lifetime.
#TSRISummer is an amazing time. This year we are partnering with some of our favorite brands to celebrate TSRI's Sizzling Summer. I am so excited to share one of our favorite brands with you: John Boos is absolutely my favorite cutting board. Quality products that have stood the test of time. For 125 years and counting John Boos and Co have been creating spectacular cutting boards that have taken the food industry by storm. You see their boards everywhere. Actually I first fell in love when watching a walnut cutting board on Food Network. Now I have 3 walnut cutting boards of my own. Some people collect tchotchke (pronounced Chachkis). I collect kitchen tools.
Wood Cutting Boards from Top to Bottom - Keep in mind I also have a stack of plastic cutting boards that I use regularly for chicken, onion, garlic and chipotle peppers (they can stain a board like no other food product).
1) Random bamboo board
2) Cutting board tray
3) Walnut 20x15x1-1/2 John Boos - My favorite everyday cutting board
4) Walnut Chopping Block 18x18x3 by John Boos - Sits right next to the stove for convenient prep to stove top
5) Old cutting board
6) Walnut Chopping Block 18x3 - This one will be on the center of my new table
7) Maple 24x18x1-1/2 - Huge cutting board for the really big jobs.
8) Cherry 24x18x2-1/4 - Huge cutting board perfect for permanent placement on a kitchen island
9) Maple End Grain with Grips 24x18x 2-1/4 - Chad's favorite
10) Butcher Block - Most gorgeous butcher block ever (Not shown)
{{{Drumroll please}}} John Boos has generously agreed to give away 3, count them 3, fabulous cutting boards to TSRI readers.
One of my favorite cutting boards are the convenient to use and store 20x15x1-1/2" wood cutting boards. We are giving away one in each wood... Maple, Cherry and Walnut. What is your favorite? I am hooked on the sleek and sophisticated look of the walnut. But, I am also in love with the sturdiness of the maple and the simple beauty and durability of the cherry. Are you excited???
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How To Care For Your Wood Cutting Boards
Clean lint free cloth (I use cheesecloth)
Spatula or lemon and salt (your preference)
Mineral Oil/Beeswax Board Cream (I love Boos Block Board Cream)
Wood cutting board
Initial treatment: Wipe your wood cutting board down with a wet cloth and a mild detergent, rinse and allow to air dry completely. Make sure your cutting board is clean and dry.
Apply a quarter size amount of board cream to your cutting board. Use a lint free cloth to apply the cream in a single even layer. Follow the grain of the wood. Allow cream to absorb overnight and wipe off any excess cream in the morning. Treat all sides of the board.
Repeat this process until the board no longer absorbs the cream, for a new board this may take 4 or 5 applications.
Daily care: be sure to clean your board after use with a mild dish soap and water. Do not soak your board. It can absorb water and warp. Allow board to dry completely.
You can clean your board by scraping the surface with a spatula or gently scrubbing with lemon and course salt. After cleaning, allow to dry completely and reapply board cream.
To maintain your board you will need to treat it regularly. How often depends on you. Once a month works for me, but if you use your cutting board more often or less often you may adjust your schedule according to your needs.
Do not allow liquid to stand on board. Wipe clean as quickly as possible. Take care of them and you can enjoy your boards for years to come!
Recipe developed by Donna Elick - The Slow Roasted Italian
Copyright ©2014 The Slow Roasted Italian – All rights reserved.
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I have two cutting boards that I made myself.
ReplyDeletelove your site!
ReplyDelete14 boards. Ridiculous.
ReplyDeleteI have one that I leave on the counter and I buy those i can throw away!
ReplyDeleteI only have one- so this would be awesome to win!
ReplyDeleteI don't have any wood cutting boards. Was always afraid of them because of bacteria. But after reading article, I may change mind.
ReplyDeleteI love this! I have two cutting boards a plastic and a bambo
ReplyDeleteI own about 6, but they're all the plastic kind :-)
ReplyDeleteLOVE these cutting boards! Thanks for all the great recipes.
ReplyDeleteI own six cutting boards. None of them are wood though
ReplyDeleteI own 7 cutting boards. The one wooden one my daughter made in school, and I have NEVER cut on it! Too pretty! dfal182@ gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI own 6 cutting boards. But none of them are nice ones. I would love to own a John Boos board as I cook 3 meals everyday here at home. It would be so awesome for my family of 7 if I won!! Thank you for your helpful article today and always great recipes!!!
ReplyDeleteI pin from your site all of the time. You have the best recipes!
ReplyDeleteLove the cherry
ReplyDeleteI have two, one large plastic one and a very small and handy bar-board. A Boos is my dream board though! :)
ReplyDeleteI used to have 3, pre-being bedridden. Now I don;t know. But if I had just one it would look like the walnut one!
ReplyDeleteat the moment I am down to 3 usually have 5
ReplyDeleteMy husband uses a crap cutting board...I would love to give him the best cuttin board on the market...a Boos Cutting Board! You need the right tool for the right job!!
ReplyDeleteI own about 7 plastic cutting boards. I have always been afraid to use a wood board because I was uncertain how to care for them. His your instructions I think I could do it. All the boards are Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteJust 1
ReplyDeletea few plastic ones, but none anywhere as gorgeous as these!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the cleaning instructions!
ReplyDeleteI own only 1 wood cutting board but several plastic ones
ReplyDeleteAlthough they are not John Boos, I have 5 cutting boards. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the John Boos boards you've displayed and would be so excited to own one...the MAPLE!!
ReplyDeleteThose are great cutting boards! I would love to win one!
ReplyDeleteOne.
ReplyDeleteI own about 6 cutting boards, but none as pretty as these.
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ReplyDeleteI own about 6 cutting boards, but nothing as pretty as these
ReplyDeleteI've never counted how many, but I do own several boards of different materials. The only ones I have never used are the wood ones, because I wasn't sure how to handle them. So thanks for these instructions, I'm going to bring them out of storage now!
ReplyDeleteThat Maple board is GORGEOUS!!
These cutting boards look wonderful. Would love to win :)
ReplyDeleteMary, Ladylotion@msn.com
I own 4 Cutting Boards :)
ReplyDeleteMary, Ladylotion@msn.com
I love wood cutting boards thank you for the tip.
ReplyDeleteI think I own 4! But they're all pretty warped plastic ones.
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ReplyDeleteI have made the chocolate chocolate cake and it is amazing. I am a fan of baking and bake 1 - 2 items each week for my daughter and her family. They only ask me to make this chocolate chocale cake all the time!!!
ReplyDeleteI have one larger plastic cutting board and 2 smaller plastic ones. I do not have a wooden one but have been looking into getting one. I would love to have a Boos block!
ReplyDelete3 and all but one is OLD! Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI ❤ ❤ ❤ the Walnut board!!! It would be fabulous to win this gem!!
ReplyDeleteOwn around 8 cutting boards.
ReplyDeleteI have used some of your recipe's, I like TSRI site very much
ReplyDeleteI own at least 5 cutting boards, none of them as nice as a John Boos. Hope I win!
ReplyDeleteHow many cutting boards do I own? Oh my! Let's see . . . I have 4 plastic ones designated for fish, chicken, beef, and "stinky veggies;" then there's the 2 cheap wood boards that I never learned how to properly care for that are now split and warped; then there's my favorite . . . a very small dark bamboo board that I use for all those quick needs. Now that I see it in writing, I'm convinced I may have a problem :) I am definitely ready to upgrade to some boards that I keep for life! JoEllen
ReplyDeleteLove getting a new recipe everyday from you. I have tried many of them and shared many of them with my girls. There has not been one yet we have not tried that we didn't like. Thanks
ReplyDeleteI have 7 cutting board
ReplyDeleteI have one plastic one that needs replaced.
ReplyDeleteI have used some recipe's. I like TSRI site very much
ReplyDeleteSounds great, I would love one of those cutting boards.
ReplyDeleteI have several cutting boards, but none as nice as these.
ReplyDeleteI have one wood cutting board (thanks for the care tips!) and five plastic ones.
ReplyDeleteThese boards are absolutely beautiful. I have 1 wooden board and 3 plastic. Love how you explain how to care for them. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteThese boards are absolutely beautiful. I have 3 plastic and 1 wooden board. I thank you for posting how to care for the wood, extremely helpful.
ReplyDeleteDo you know what's in Boos Board Cream?
ReplyDeleteYes, it is beeswax and a food grade mineral oil. Enjoy!
Delete2 cutting boards
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway. I would love to have a quality board. You can never have too many boards or kitchen tools.
ReplyDeleteI have 4 cutting boards
ReplyDeleteWe only have one board and have had it for years. We use it just about every day. It doesn't have a name brand on it, but its been a good one. Like you, I have seen just about every chef on the Food Channel uses these Boos boards. They look fantastic! And the tips for keeping your boards looking great are wonderful to know. Terry P.
ReplyDeleteI have 2 handmade boards and an Epicurean board, plus a plastic one that is permanently attached to the counter by the sink.
ReplyDeleteJohn Boos boards are amazing! Love to own one!
DeleteI've always thought the Boos boards looked wonderful. Thanks for the chance to win one!
ReplyDeleteLove the cherry cutting board....would match my kitchen cabinets! Made your caramel sauce the other day....easy and delicious!
ReplyDeleteFantastic post.It is never to late to learn.I am going to purchase Boo's Cutting Board Cream
ReplyDeleteThank You
I have several boards but none as beautiful or good as John Boos! Would absolutely love to own one!
ReplyDeleteJohn Boos boards are amazing! Love to own one!
ReplyDeleteI HAVE SEVERAL PLASTIC AND ONLY ONE WOODEN ONE. WOULD LOVE A GOOD HEAVY DUTY WOODEN CUTTING BOARD.
ReplyDeleteI've never owned a real cutting board, sadly, you'd think I would cooking for 42 yrs for 10kids, and now 13grandkids & 1 great granddaughter... I especially like the look of the cherry wood...looks classic and rich... I already shared this on my FB page. Hopefully lots will see it.
ReplyDeleteAs the mother of 10, grandmother of 13, I'm sad to say I've never owned a real cutting board. Only little plastic things from $$ stores, You'd think as much as I cook, I would, but alas, no.
ReplyDeleteI really like the cherry one, it looks classy & rich in color... I shared this on my FB page.
Wevonly had one, plastic, :'(, I hated it so much!!!
ReplyDeleteAwesome giveaway! Those cutting boards are fantastic.
ReplyDeleteI have two sets of plastic cutting mats (the color coded kind) and one wooden carving board. Would love to add a Boos board!
ReplyDeleteI have two plastic cutting boards and the wooden one that came with the kitchen cabinets. I have admired the Boos boards for a long time! They are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteBoos is the best cutting boards out there! Great giveaway.
ReplyDeleteWow these are beautiful boards. I've been neglectful of mine - have some warping and splitting.
ReplyDeleteI currently own 4 cutting boards, but they are all very old and need replacing!
ReplyDeleteI have two wooden boards - one small bamboo board and a very old miscellaneous wooden board that is now rather worn -- oh! and two plastic boards.
ReplyDeleteAn essential piece of equipment in any well run kitchen! Great idea for a giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI have 4 cutting boards. only 1 is wood. These are beautiful! I would ditch my others for one of John Boo's boards.
ReplyDeleteI have two wooden cutting boards. One I got from my mom so it is full of memories and not used.
ReplyDeleteI have some plastic boards we use everyday. It would be nice to add a good Boos board to my kitchen.
ReplyDeleteI don't own any wood cutting boards but I sure would love one of these!
ReplyDeletei have two - a small plastic one and medium-sized wooden one.
ReplyDeleteI own three cutting boards. I've never owned a Boos, though, and would love to try one.
ReplyDeleteI have two plastic cutting boards, but they have seen better days...
ReplyDeleteDon't have one yet - would love to try!
ReplyDeleteThat is one gorgeous cutting board!
ReplyDeleteI would love a Boos board. I have a wooden one that I have had for years that has burner marks on the bottom and 2 plastic ones.. They are ready to be recycled
ReplyDeleteI have one wood one and a few other plastic ones. I'd love to win a Boos board!
ReplyDeleteHow Cool!
ReplyDeleteI need one!
I own 3 but they are the crappy plastic kind. These are BEAUTIFUL!
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OMG I love John Boos Cutting boards and have been eyeing them forever! They are absolutely gorgeous!! Very envious of you!! Thank you to all of you for doing this giveaway! Squeeeeeee!!!!
ReplyDeleteHave a glass one and a couple little hard plastic cutting boards. Love, Love, Love these beautiful board!!
ReplyDeleteBoos boards are the best! We have one next to our sink that is used several times each day.
ReplyDeleteI own like 4 but they're all plastic and awful! I would love to have one of these!
ReplyDeleteI haven't counted, but I would ball-park around 15 - 20 cutting boards. Always room for one more! :)
ReplyDeleteI have three - two of which are well past their prime! Great giveaway. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteI love my two wooden boards. I have several plastic boards for meats, poultry.
ReplyDeleteI have 2.
ReplyDeleteThey are plastic.
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I have several cutting boards but none of them this nice.
ReplyDeleteWe own 2-3 cutting boards.
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2, one that came with the apartment and another one that is plastic. Would love to have a nice wooden one.
ReplyDeleteOnly two!
ReplyDeleteI have a Boos work table with a maple top in my kitchen, and I love it. One of these boards would be a great addition to my kitchen tools :-)
ReplyDeleteI only own one cutting board and it desperately needs replaced.
ReplyDeleteI have 5. Four plastic and one wood. These look beautiful! Love the walnut.
ReplyDeleteI would DIE of joy if I won these cutting boards. I love, love, LOVE beautiful wood products!
ReplyDeleteI own two very large ones (almost table size) and a few small ones.
ReplyDeleteI have some, but none as nice as the Boos!!
ReplyDeleteI have two I large and one small both very old. Would love a new one ir three! Thanks
ReplyDeleteI have 3 cutting boards. 2 plastic white ones and a wood one
ReplyDeleteI am as fanatical about my cutting board as I am my knives !!!
ReplyDelete4 small and 4 large color coded boards, but no wooden ones
ReplyDeleteI've been thinking about investing in a wooden board! I have a few decent plastic ones, but I think I need something better!
ReplyDeleteHave always admired the John Boos boards and would love to have one.
ReplyDeleteI have a large wooden cutting board, three or four small ones, four plastic ones - and a country wooden authentic standing butcher block "table". ! I use mineral oil on the butcher block every two-three months in the summer for several days when we are gone on vacation. Works beautifully!
ReplyDeleteI have one plastic. that is why I need to win one.
ReplyDeleteI have 3 - 2 wood (1 my dad made in Wood Shop) and 1 glass -
ReplyDeleteMy Go-To Cutting Board is large, plastic, and pretty gross from all the cut marks. I would love a wooden one, and these look like the Cadillac of Cutting Boards! If I were to win, I'd have to choose the Walnut one. So Gorgeous! Thank you so much for this chance!
ReplyDeleteWould love to own one of these!!! Hopefully you pick me, that would be awesome.
ReplyDeleteKnowing her mama's love of kitchen gadgets, the first year my daughter worked, for Christmas she bought me two wood cutting boards :) I was so happy she knew what I would like! I also have the plastic ones that I bleach like crazy these look fabulous and I swear if I bring one more "gadget" home the hubs will explode!
ReplyDeletei own 4 altogether.
ReplyDelete3 bamboo, 1 composite, and 4 thin plastic that I have had since college. ;) I really need a real wood board!!
ReplyDeleteI have one plastic ugly well-used cutting board. We just purchased some plastic cutting platforms - 4 colors to use one color for veggies, one color for meats, etc.
ReplyDeleteHave 2 plastic, never had a wood board, these are beautiful
ReplyDeleteHave 2 plastic boards, never had a wooden one, these are beautiful
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I've always wanted a GOOD cutting board and the knowledge to keep it looking GOOD! I love your recipes and have told others of your blog!! Thank you for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI use 2 (one small & one large) with another large being saved for future use.
ReplyDeleteI have 4. 2 wooden, 1 plastic and 1 polycarbonate. But I've always wanted a GOOD one and the knowledge and tools to take care of it properly!
ReplyDeleteJust 3, two plastic and one wood.
ReplyDeleteI own about 6-7 plastic ones, and a bamboo one that gets the most use of all. Just keep on collecting them.... Love Boos - have always wanted one!
ReplyDeleteI have six I think, but none of them are very nice. Yours are gorgeous! :)
ReplyDeleteBetty
I have at least 5 boards & love them all
ReplyDeleteI own 4 or 5 but they are cheap ones
ReplyDeleteBrownie
ReplyDeleteI have about 6 plastic ones in different sizes. I would love to own one of these!
I own a polycarbonate cutting board and a bamboo one. Your cutting boards are gorgeous! I would LOVE to win any one of them!!!!
ReplyDeleteOne plastic board and one wooden board.
ReplyDeletethese are beautiful cutting boards!
ReplyDeletegreat site
ReplyDeleteI own 4 cutting boards. only one wooden board. (from Kristina Guy)
ReplyDeleteI have about ten, mostly plastic, in different sizes.
ReplyDelete2!
ReplyDeleteWould love to win !!!! The cutting boards are beautiful
ReplyDeletesome of the most beautiful cutting boards I have ever seen
ReplyDeleteone wooden one
ReplyDeletemaybe 10, but not great ones!
ReplyDeleteI have 4 wooden ones and a 3 plastic for raw meat. One cutting board my Dad made me when he was still able to do woodwork. I have always admired a boos cutting board and would love to win
ReplyDeleteI have the Walnut Chopping Block - Non-Reversible, a square Herb a round, and a small maple 9.
ReplyDeleteSo much love has been applied to all. I would like to pass one down to a friend who just got into cooking.
Boos Blocks, there is no substitute!
i have 5 cutting boards - plastic, 2 small bamboo, one large bamboo and one the my husband's grandfather made for us.
ReplyDeleteI own at least four boards of different sizes plus 2 welled ones for cutting juicy meats.
ReplyDeleteI have 5 wooden blocks and 3 plastic sheet cutting boards
ReplyDeleteI have four, one is a wonderful wood one made by my father. A cherished possession, but a Boos Board would sure be great to win! Love the Walnut one.
ReplyDeleteI mostly have plastic, but am getting tired of how quickly they start to get gross. I've been doing research on wooden boards and am starting to fall in love.
ReplyDeleteI have four cutting boards.
ReplyDeleteWould love to own my first John Boos cutting board!
ReplyDeleteThank you for this opportunity!
I have 4 but none as good as these!!
ReplyDeleteI own a few pampered chef boards but no wood ones. I would love a Boos!
ReplyDeleteI own a few pampered chef boards but no wood ones. I would love a Boos!
ReplyDeleteI have three boards currently.
ReplyDeleteI want one! I would love to own a boos block!!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the great tips! I own one
ReplyDeleteI only have one small plastic cutting board
ReplyDeleteI have one wooden cutting board and two plastic boards.
ReplyDeleteIwould love a good quality wood cutting board.
ReplyDeleteI have lots of plastic ones and a couple glass ones. No wood. :( I would love to try one!!
ReplyDeleteI currently have four and the oldest is over 40 years old.
ReplyDeleteI have 3 plastic and 1 Boos! I could always use another one :)
ReplyDeleteI own one cutting board.
ReplyDeleteI only have two cutting boards, but neither are very good. These would be a dream.
ReplyDeleteI own three- two plastic ones and a thin wooden one.
ReplyDeleteI currently have 2 cutting boards.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful give away-I have one poly carb cutting board
ReplyDeleteI own one beat up and cut up board. Would love to win one of these!
ReplyDeleteI have one crappy cutting board ;)
ReplyDeleteMy husband would die if I could get him one of these!
ReplyDeleteI own three cutting boards but none as cool as these.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cutting boards... love your recipes
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cutting boards... love your recipes
ReplyDelete2 - 2 boards.
ReplyDeleteI don't have a wood chopping block and would LOVE to have one of these beauties. Thanks :)
ReplyDeleteI have 3 crappy cutting boards. These are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI have 3 boards.
ReplyDeleteOne, and it's splintering!
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Those are beautiful cutting boards.
ReplyDeleteI have 4 cutting boards.
ReplyDeleteI would love a wood cutting board! ;)
ReplyDeleteWe just bought two new boards. Our old one was starting to smell!
ReplyDeleteI have three cutting boards, two are plastic and one is wood.
ReplyDeleteI own 6 plastic in various sizes.
ReplyDeleteHave a crappy plastic one but wow those are nice!
ReplyDeleteI have a least 4 plastic boards and a few color sheets, I do not have any wooden ones!
ReplyDeleteI have 3 wooden cutting boards, one of which was cut from the top of an old portable dishwasher. It has been carted around for about 25 years and is in pretty good shape.
ReplyDeletelove love love your recipes..I have several cheap cutting boards..nothing like these.. :)
ReplyDeleteNeed all three but one will do. I believe in sharing thanks!
ReplyDeleteI need all 3 but one will do. I believe in sharing!
ReplyDeleteI love my cutting boards!
ReplyDeleteDon't have any cutting boards right now. Yours are gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteI have five cutting boards. Oh my! A baby one, usually used for smashing and pulping garlic, a medium-sized one that usually does cheese duty, two large skinny ones (these four all bamboo), and a hulking big butcher block one that does meat duty.
ReplyDeleteKeeping my fingers crossed that I get lucky!
ReplyDeleteLove your recipes...thank you! =0)
ReplyDeleteNever Seen such nice boards here in Switzerland. Would love to have One and to Show them to my friends. ;-)
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