As a kitchen writer who ditched plastic cutting boards, I’ve tested countless wooden cutting boards from top brands like John Boos, JK Adams, Teakhaus, and more. These five durable picks top my list.

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In this episode, I show how to carve ladle spoons from walnut and maple. I decided to make a matching set of hand-carved wooden spoons as a Christmas gift. The spoons are designed to be symmetrical ...

Olympe de Gouges is a name you might remember from your history classes as another casualty of the French Revolution’s bloody Reign of Terror. It’s names like ...

In the world of wood carving, the right tool is what separates the final product. The most popular gouge profiles are the U-shape and V-shape. Both types of carving gouges offer a range of selections, ...

Pumpkin carving is one of the multiple opportunities we have to get crafty during the Halloween season. First, there's the DIY house party decorations (even if they're for no one but yourself), which ...

This weekend, wood carvers from all across the state gathered for the 45th annual wood carving show at the Cambria Veterans hall. The event featured a variety of activities such as an open whittling ...

What does it mean to be a “best restaurant”? And what to make of a list as wide-ranging as this one? Can a storefront barbecue spot in Kansas specializing in turkey legs sit next to a tiny jewel box ...

Halloween 2025 is just around the corner, which means it's time to think about how to surprise your friends and neighbors with original decorations. Pumpkin carving remains the main symbol of the ...

When fine lines, hollows, and detailed contours are the issue, straight tools simply won’t cut it. That is where the true power of bent carving gouges comes into its own. These chisels allow you to ...