Everyone has one: a scratched, stained plastic cutting board that’s been in your kitchen for years. Despite how many times you say to yourself, “I should get a new one,” you never do — but now, it’s ...

Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner has spent over a decade working as a writer in New York City. She currently covers all aspects of food, dining, travel and lifestyle trends and the intersection of culture, ...

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Wood vs. plastic cutting boards: Which one to use is a quandary for many people, especially as we approach the holidays and spend more time in the kitchen. Food safety experts used to warn against ...