ISO bamboo cutting boards
hi chowhounders,
can someone please tell me where i can find bamboo cutting boards in toronto? GTA west would be preferred.
also, how much do bamboo cutting boards cost?
i have four plastic cutting boards - two large for fruit/veggies, one large for meat, and one small. i want to replace all of them with bamboo.
thanks!
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I forgot to mention a recent purchase...works well
http://www.amazon.com/Epicure-15-Inch... -
I got some as a engagement present from the bay -
keep in mind a few things - ensure you get some form of oil ( canola or mineral works best ) and slather them in it and let it soak in for a few days before use.
the only thing i have noticed with these bamboo ones so far is the fact that when wet and washing, they will sometimes splinter off little pieces, nothing noticeable, but not something I want in my food - I seem to be gravitating back to my old tree stump cutting boards more though (love those things!)
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re: CeeQueue
Full tummy
Sep 5, 2009 08:39 PM
I have something that was specially sold as "block oil"; it has worked great for me.
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re: Sadistick
aser
Sep 7, 2009 12:39 PM
What oil shouldn't I use? - Any organic oil, vegetable, olive, nut oil and the like, should be avoided. They all contain natural fats and will turn rancid over a period of time. Nut oils can also cause an allergic reaction in those who are allergic to nuts. Avoid Tung oil. Tung oil will never dry and will turn into an ugly mess unless a chemical heavy metal dryer is added.
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hi all,
thanks for all the info!
we purchased good knives a few months back and have been slow in getting rid of our plastic boards (very convenient to throw in the dishwasher).
i went to home sense last night - GREAT selection! thank you. i would never have thought of it.
i bought three bamboo boards and one maple carving board. i think we'll just unwrap one bamboo board right now and see how it goes - thanks for those tips too. we'll also keep the maple board as it's more of a carving board and hubby is particular to that style.
thanks again!!!
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Utilize about 6 various cutting boards depending on the task....all wood(Maple) or natural product. have 1 Bamboo board...which I rarely reach for..as previous poster commented ....It is too hard....the knife changes sound and the overall feel is not natural. I would recommend buying only one bamboo board for now to see if it is a "fit" for you. Either way you will be in for a treat after using plastic. ......I know I was. You may want to consider some nice new sharp knives at the same time.
Check-out Winners for good prices, Williams Sonoma has everything...but pricier. -
We got a set of three sizes at Kitchen Stuff Plus on sale for $10 (regular $15?). We don't find our bamboo to be "rock hard" like one other poster noted here; in fact, it's similar to other maple boards that we've had in that you can slice into it. One disappointing thing for us was that within two months, one of the boards split down one of the lines where the bamboo slats are joined. Since it was only one in three, don't know if it was just a fluke, or if they'll all eventually go that way.
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re: ChowMatter
aser
Sep 6, 2009 06:20 AM
Like anything you buy, quality isn't cheap. If you're buying $15 bamboo boards, they'll crack and split due to the cheap adhesive used. At that price, they're meant to be disposable.
Bamboo is harder than maple, it's a fact. It will dull your knives much quicker than maple. As others have stated, it even gives off a different sound upon impact. There isn't much give...
I suggest everybody to read this before purchasing, very handy faq.
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re: aser
Full tummy
Sep 6, 2009 11:00 AM
I find it more jarring on my hand, too, which is not ideal, especially when chopping a bunch of carrots, or some other dense food.
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Full tummy
Sep 4, 2009 01:31 PM
I have seen (and also purchased) bamboo cutting boards at Winners and Homesense, from time to time. However, they are generally thin and very hard. (I use mine as a cheese board most times.) I like my maple butcher-block boards better (also purchased on the cheap at Winners & Homesense); they're about 1.5" - 2" thick, and I leave them on my counter all the time. Just a thought... If you're stuck on bamboo, you might want to start by buying one and seeing how you like it before you replace all your boards.
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aser
Sep 4, 2009 12:44 PM
I would suggest something other than bamboo. Bamboo is actually quite hard, not the best for your knives. Although it's still better than plastic....
Maple is generally the best balance between durability and give, helping to prolong the edge of your knives. I've seen Tap Phong sell this brand of cutting board before....
http://www.blackloon.com/content/products.html?catid=3
To get more nerdy w/ it, end grain is preferred to edge grain. I've also been looking at this brand....
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re: Tatai
Full tummy
Sep 5, 2009 08:36 PM
I have two very thick maple cutting boards that I leave on my counter all the time and use every day. I have not been particularly careful with the way I treat them, though I do generally try to remember to oil them from time to time. I have to say they are in excellent condition and still look great after more than five years, and I can't imagine ever having to replace them.
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re: Tatai
Full tummy
Sep 6, 2009 06:54 PM
Oh, oh, oh. I get it now. :0) Do let us know how it works for you in the long run. Why do you think it will be more long-lived than a maple carving board?
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re: Full tummy
It seems to me that the grooves that are made in a maple cutting/carving board would not happen in a bamboo one and the poultry/meat's juices would stay on the surface of the board rather than soak through any grooves (which is what causes carving boards to deteriorate).
Mind you, it's probably my use of an electric knife for carving meats like brisket that contributes to the excessive "grooviness" and premature deterioration of my carving boards.
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re: Tatai
Full tummy
Sep 6, 2009 08:29 PM
Alas, I don't have an electric knife, but I can see how that could do some damage to maple; it ain't no chainsaw, but still...
Let us know if the bamboo board becomes groovy or not, hehe.
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re: lilaki
food face
Sep 4, 2009 05:52 PM
Winners has some nice high end bamboo as well as other types of boards for next to nothing. They are usally stocked where they keep the pots, cheese graters and other kitchen extra's. Tap Phong is good but you will not get as good quality and it will be more expensive than Winners for sure. Parking around Tap Phong is a nightmare and unless you want an afternoon in Chinatown it's generally more convenient to go to Winners in your area first. I bet you'll get lucky.
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