Wooden cutting board on top of a countertop. - New Africa/Shutterstock A cutting board is a crucial tool for any home chef, as it provides you with a smooth and safe surface to do your cutting, ...

Cutting boards are an essential tool in every cook's kitchen, but there are many cautionary tales when it comes to these kitchen staples, particularly focusing on what material of board you choose.

Learn more about the big differences between the two most common types of cutting boards, and how both need to be kept scrupulously clean. Dean Cliver, an expert in food microbiology at the University ...