If looked after well, wooden goods are incredibly long lasting and become more beautiful with time and use, developing a lovely patina.
Hand wash your wooden spoon or board with mild soap and water, and towel and air dry thoroughly afterwards. Don’t wash in a dishwasher. Keep away from extreme heat.
Lightly oil the wood whenever it starts to look and feel dry. Use a food safe oil and / or rub with beeswax salve. Spread evenly over the whole surface, let it sink in, and wipe / buff off any excess with a soft cotton cloth.
Your board may be used for cutting or for serving. Cutting with a sharp knife will leave marks on its surface, so, although this adds character over time, you may prefer to keep one side for cutting and the other for serving.
