Why It's Time to Switch to an Epicurean Cutting Board
Every kitchen has a cutting board, but not every cutting board earns its spot on the counter. If yours is a warped plastic board, a wood board you're afraid to put in the dishwasher, or a heavy polyethylene slab from a restaurant supply store, it might be time for an upgrade. Epicurean cutting boards have quietly become the favorite of professional chefs and home cooks alike, and here's why they beat every other material on the market.
What makes Epicurean different
Epicurean boards are made from a wood-fiber composite, layers of natural wood fiber bonded with food-safe resin under heat and pressure. The result looks and feels like a natural cutting surface, but it behaves nothing like traditional wood, plastic, or polyethylene. It's non-porous, so it won't soak up juices, odors, or bacteria the way wood can. It won't crack, warp, or hold onto deep knife grooves the way plastic and polyethylene boards do over time. And unlike a wood board that needs regular oiling and hand-washing only, Epicurean boards go right in the dishwasher without warping or splitting.
Epicurean boards are microplastics free, heat resistant, and dual-sided. As a bonus, Epicurean boards are made in the USA, they're dishwasher safe, they're NSF certified, and they have a lifetime warranty!
Epicurean vs. plastic cutting boards
Plastic boards are lightweight and cheap, but they scar easily under a knife, and those grooves become a breeding ground for bacteria that's nearly impossible to fully clean out. Plastic boards also tend to slide around on the counter and dull knife edges faster. Epicurean's surface is knife-friendly and self-healing enough to resist the same deep scarring, so it stays smoother and more sanitary over years of use.
Epicurean vs. wood cutting boards
A beautiful wood board is a kitchen classic, but it comes with real upkeep: regular oiling, air-drying, and never, ever running it through the dishwasher. Skip the maintenance and wood boards can crack, warp, or harbor moisture and bacteria in their pores. Epicurean gives you that same natural, wood-fiber look and feel without the babying. Toss it in the dishwasher, let it dry, and it's ready to go again.
Epicurean vs. polyethylene (poly) cutting boards
Poly boards are the heavy-duty commercial-kitchen standard, but they're bulky, hard on knives, and not exactly kitchen decor. Epicurean boards are lighter, easier to store and maneuver, and look at home on your counter or dinner table, not just in a restaurant's back-of-house. You get commercial-grade durability in a board you're not embarrassed to bring out for guests.
Shop the Epicurean All-in-One at Gather
Ready to make the switch? Gather Kitchen Mercantile in Columbia, Tennessee carries the Epicurean All-in-One Cutting Board in Natural and the Epicurean All-in-One Cutting Board in Nutmeg, both available in a range of sizes so you can find the right fit for your kitchen, whether you need an everyday prep board or a statement piece for serving cheese and charcuterie.
While you're at it, grab a can of Epicurean Board Butter. It's the perfect add-on for conditioning and protecting your new board, keeping it looking its best for years of chopping, slicing, and serving to come.
Once you switch to Epicurean, it's hard to go back. Stop by Gather Kitchen Mercantile or shop online to find your new favorite cutting board.