Butcher Block
When cutting fruits and vegetables or virtually anything in the kitchen a good butcher block is an essential part of any kitchen. Wood, especially black walnut wood is probably the best butcher block you can get, call it a cutting board if you must but a good one is essential to good clean vegetable and fruit preperation. Think of it as a work tool, just as you think of knives and spoons as an essential part of your kitchen tools. Make sure you take good care of your butcher block and don’t dip it in hot sudsy water and it will take care of you.