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Acacia Vs. Black Walnut | Which Wood Is Best For Kitchenware?

Regardless of which wood you choose, both acacia and walnut wood are excellent choices for anywhere in your home, and will last many lifetimes if given some basic care. Both acacia and black walnut are among the most popular and widely used species for items like wooden plates, boards, bowls, cooking utensils and cups. However: walnut and acacia do have some key differences that might make you lean towards choosing a product made of one wood type over the other...  In this guide, we'll lay out the pros and cons of both acacia and walnut wood when used in the home, but particularly for kitchenware. You'll also learn about the main characteristics, benefits, and drawbacks of both walnut wood and acacia wood kitchenware, so you can make the best choice for...

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Wood Cutting Boards Vs. Plastic Cutting Boards Pros & Cons - Full Comparison

This 8 minute guide fully compares wooden cutting boards versus plastic cutting boards, listing and detailing all of the pros and cons of both types, enabling you to see what priorities are most important to you so you can make an informed decision. What's compared: Food safety, germs & bacteria, maintenance and care, eco-friendliness & sustainability, versatility, use cases & experience, stains & odours, knife blunting, which type of wood is best for a wooden board & more.  Read the guide here. 

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Are Wooden Plates, Bowls, Boards & Cups Food-Safe?

People are often drawn to wooden kitchenware for its appearance and the overall je ne sais quoi that wood has. Saying that, there can still be a misconception that wooden utensils or dishes are not safe to use with food and drinks, which is not at all the case. So, in short, yes, wooden kitchenware is food-safe but there are some things you need to look out for, and some care tips, all of which we'll delve into here!

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Are Glass Jars With Cork Lids Good For Storing, Preserving & Canning?

At Wondrwood, we get a lot of questions about whether cork stopper style glass jars are suitable for longterm storing, canning and preserving of foods, oils and other liquids. Here's the thing - the short and uncomplicated answer is yes - but there are definitely a couple of things you need to look out for in your jars before you choose them, especially when it comes to canning and preserving foods. So, what better a way to answer all of your burning questions than to give you a list of the pros and cons of each topic? This way you can decide for yourself what is right for your exact needs and preferences. We also included a list of tips for success that you can apply to...

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