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Wood vs. Plastic: 7 Compelling Reasons to Choose a Wood Cutting Board
(Photo: a maple charcuterie board made by the author) Whenever I sell my boards at farmers' markets, a few questions arise: “Is wood safe? What about bacteria?” “Isn’t plastic better?” I love these questions because they open the door to an important conversation. As I show in the list below, studies indicate that bacteria can actually survive longer on plastic surfaces compared to wood, making wood the healthier choice for food preparation. But that’s just the beginning. Bel
Joe Ferrara
Nov 3, 20242 min read
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