Care & Maintenance

Once a month is the baseline. Pick a date you will remember, like the first of the month, and your board is set for decades How often should you oil your olive wood board? Here is the answer up front: about once a month for a board in regular use. Many of our customers remember it as "oil it on the first of the month," and that one habit is enough to keep a board healthy for decades. New boards and boards in dry conditions want it more often, and a board that mostly sits on t

A well-made olive wood board can last for decades, often a lifetime. Here is what determines its lifespan, what wears a board out, and how to make yours last.

Will an olive wood board split? A quality single-slab board rarely does. Here is what causes splitting, how to prevent it, and what to do if it starts.

Food-grade mineral oil is the safe, everyday choice for conditioning an olive wood cutting board. The Best Oils for a Wood Cutting Board Food-grade mineral oil is the gold standard, and for good reason. It is a food-safe oil that stays liquid, does not oxidise, and will not spoil, so it can sit inside the wood for months without ever turning. You can find it at most pharmacies and kitchen shops, often labelled as "food-grade" or "cutting board oil." A single bottle lasts year

An olive wood cutting board can crack, but in most cases it does not. When it does happen, there is almost always a clear cause, and most of it comes down to how the board is stored and cared for rather than a flaw in the wood itself. Olive wood cutting board with handle on linen with olives. Why Olive Wood Boards Crack The most common cause is heat and dry air combined with a board that has not been oiled in a while. Leaving a board in direct summer sun, near a heat vent, or

Simple, founder-tested olive wood cutting board care: how to hand wash, oil, and store your board so it lasts for years. Made in Crete, finished in Oshawa.

When I first discovered olive wood servers, I was immediately drawn to their natural beauty and timeless charm. These handcrafted pieces bring a warm, earthy elegance to any dining table, transforming everyday meals into special occasions. Beyond their aesthetic appeal, olive wood servers offer practical benefits that make them a worthy addition to any kitchen. In this post, I want to share my experience with these unique utensils, explain how to care for them properly, and h