Mumbai, the city that never sleeps. When you look at the culture of Mumbai and the lifestyle, it varies from the ultra-rich to poor. Everyone lives harmoniously in Mumbai. And when it comes to their needs, almost always, Mumbai provides. When it comes to chopping boards and kitchen accessories, you will find a wide range…
India is a country with a wide range of climatic conditions. While Kerala is known for its tropical climate, Gujarat is known to be dry. While parts of West Bengal are cool, the other part is hot. Tamil Nadu, being a close neighbor to Kerala, is dry while Kerala is humid. With so many variations,…
Wood is the most used material for chopping boards. Even with so many other materials entering the market which are affordable and marketed to be durable, wood holds the largest market in the chopping board industry. Wooden boards are cheaper when locally acquired and vary from region, country, and often even between states or cities.…
Teak is a tough wood and it is beautiful too. Then why is tamarind wood chopping boards preferred choice in commercial butcher shops compared to teak? Ever wondered why teak is not used for cutting meat in a commercial butcher shop? There are multiple reasons why butchers prefer tamarind wood and not teak, even though…
A lot of people ask me why Amra Farms teak wood cutting boards are so expensive. In comparison to many other brands, Amra Farms teak wood chopping boards seem to be 3 or even 4 times more expensive and the size seems to be the same. This article explains why our teak wood cutting boards…
The new trend in wooden chopping boards are the hinoki chopping boards, imported from Japan. The Japanese cypress valued for its straight fine grains and light color, the hinoki boards are light and prized in Japanese cooking for tradition and practicality. The subtle citrusy aroma is unique to the Japanese cypress wood. Hinoki wood is…
Indian woods are versatile for chopping boards. But the trend and beauty of imported wood is catching up fast. Wood like maple and walnut are imported from China and western countries. They are widely available in other parts of the world and they are beautiful wood. Comparing them to Indian woods like teak is important,…
Over the years, people have experimented with various materials for cutting boards including bamboo, plastic, steel and even stone. But wood has been the timeless companion for chefs and cooks worldwide for cutting vegetables. Its durability, sustainability and eco-friendliness contribute to the affinity to wooden cutting boards but the features of wood are unlimited, making…
The perfect material for chopping boards is a choice of conscience and preference. There is a touch of style, Tradition, sustainability and durability involved when choosing a cutting board. People choose a board based on various factors. It’s always not necessarily just price that is involved. A good chopping board is a preference based on…