Priyanka Shahane is a writer for Food & Wine, specializing in kitchenware product reviews. She has over 12 years of experience writing and editing, plus over 20 years of cooking and baking experience.

Like knives and wooden spoons, a cutting board is one of the most-reached for items in the kitchen. From slicing a bagel for breakfast to chopping onions for dinner, you can't cook a meal without one.

A simple routine keeps wooden cutting boards looking like new for years to come. Years ago, my ex made me a beautiful cutting board from an old piece of wood for Christmas. It was (and still is) ...