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There are some things you learn when you’re young and other things that you don’t figure out until you’re much older.  

The latter is my story with caring for wood cutting boards.  

For years, I cleaned my cutting boards with dish soap and water and pretty much left it at that. 

The problem was, my boards got dry, some cracked and warped and then there were the lingering scents of garlic and onions that didn’t go away with regular washing.

A few weeks ago, I received the most beautiful cutting board in the mail from a sweet blogging friend (more on that later).  It got me thinking about how I care for my boards to keep them looking and functioning best.   So I decided it might be useful to share what I have learned.  

Here are my best tips for keeping your cutting boards in tip top shape:

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