Tag Archives: Sustainable Kitchen Products
Teakhaus Carving Cutting Board Review: Right for Us?
We didn’t think a cutting board could change our prep routine, but the Teakhaus Butcher Block Carving Board made us pause. The medium-thick, end-grain teak feels solid without being clunky, and our knives seem to glide rather than bite—an encouraging sign for edge retention. The juice groove is the quiet hero: it catches runoff from roasted chicken and ripe tomatoes, keeping our counter from turning into a slippery mess. We also like that it arrives gift-ready, which makes it an easy “holiday win” for cooks on our list (and, honestly, for us too). With FSC certification and a warm, clean grain, it looks as good on display as it performs—at least so far.
18″ Bamboo Knife & Board Kit Review: Shop-Ready?
Our first impression of the 18" Bamboo Fish Cleaning Board Kit was that it feels like a mini fish station you can pull out of a drawer. The bamboo board has a reassuring heft, and the anti-slip design kept things steady while we worked—no skating across the counter when the fish got slick. We appreciated the built-in scale/measure marks for quick length checks, especially when we didn’t want to hunt for a tape. The included clamp helped tame wiggly fillets, and having the knife, sharpener, and gloves in the same set made setup fast. That said, the real question is durability: after a few cleanings, we’ll be watching for warping, odors, and how well the edge holds.
