Epicurean Kitchen Series Cutting Board, 14.5 x 11.25 Inch, Natural

We are removing plastics from our kitchen and this cutting board hits the mark. We have the two largest sizes and have been using them daily for over a year. They are sturdy, easy to clean, and lightweight. I only wish they had larger sizes to make breaking down chickens, etc, a bit easier. Note that there's no edge on these so fluids will run off. Not a bad thing, just something to be aware of. Also, you'll need a wet paper towel or similar to prevent slipping when chopping, but this is typical for cutting boards. Highly recommend.

After reviewing all the options, this cutting board seemed like the best compromise. So far I’m very happy with my purchase. Easy to clean, doesn’t dull my knives too quickly, and isn’t adding plastic to my food.

Love epicurean products! Dishwasher safe and no harmful chemicals. Spent a little more on this than plastic, but it’s worth the investment.

My wife likes to cook, so she asked for this fancy cutting board for Christmas. She was a good girl last year, so Santa obliged. She absolutely loves this cutting board. In an in-depth interview with her about it, she gave the following reasons why: 1) No micro-plastics. This cutting board is made of paper... which is weird, but strangely cool. 2) It's dishwasher safe. 3) It doesn't stain. (see picture with plastic cutting board) 4) Decisive cutting. It has a very hard surface; harder than plastic. 5) The hole makes it easy to grab and pull out of the cabinet. 6) Very sturdy and durable, yet lighter than plastic. She said she likes it so much, she wants to also get other sizes. The cutting board is really thin, about half as thin as her old plastic one (see picture), which means she can store two of these in place of one plastic board. As a dude, my take on this cutting board is it's very rigid and tough... so tough I'd compare it to the toughness of my Toyota truck; which on the toughness scale ranks up there with the cockroach. I'd even bet a Slurpee this cutting board could double as a medieval battle shield in a pinch; though I'd never want to test that theory. It's a little pricey, but that's what toughness demands. After just over a month of regular family use, my wife is extremely pleased with her new cutting board... and that means Santa earned himself some badly needed honey points. Yes! A win for Mr. Claus!

Better than a plastic board. Only downfall is I wish it had rubber grip feet. It sometimes slides around on the counter.

I have been looking for a product like this for years! Wanted something easier to clean and sanitize especially while using it for meat that wasn’t plastic and this fit the bill! Unlike wood this isn’t porous and dishwasher safe. Use it daily and it’s holding up to the use well.

The best cutting board. So functional, easily stores, cut marks are so subtle, smooth finish, epicurean is such a great way to reduce plastics it’s made from a paper-based composite material! The size is average and it’s a bit expensive but you use it frequently and the quality is amazing!!

This review is focused on the concern I had after reading multiple accounts of a terrible, toxic-smelling odor emanating from a new cutting board. Well, I am happy to report that the new board did not smell at all, coming out of the shipping box, nor did it smell after running it through the dishwasher for the first time. I see no reason not to purchase this board, especially if you, like me, are trying to move away from the plastic boards I have been using these last years.