Is Spalted Maple Food Safe? Yes. Here’s Why.

Yes, spalted maple is food safe. We use it to make bowls, cutting boards, serving boards, salad tossers, and other pieces meant to be used around food every day. But we understand the question. After all, the remarkable black lines and color variations that make spalted maple so beautiful are created by fungi growing in […]
Spalted Maple vs. Cherry vs. Black Walnut: How Do You Choose?

Put three boards on a table. One is cherry, still fairly pale because it hasn’t had much time in the light. One is black walnut, deep chocolate brown through the heartwood. The third is spalted maple, with black lines wandering across a pale surface in a pattern nobody could have designed ahead of time. All […]
Jumbo, Spalted Maple Rectangular Natural Edge Wooden Cutting Board (21” × 11”)

Jumbo, Spalted Maple Rectangular Natural Edge Wooden Cutting Board (21” × 11”)
Large, Spalted Maple Rectangular Natural Edge Wooden Cutting Board (15” × 9”)

This large rectangular board works well for shared meals and everyday prep. It’s a natural fit for charcuterie, appetizers, or cutting vegetables and bread, with enough space to handle multiple tasks at once. The spalted maple we use develops its markings naturally as the wood ages, creating contrast and movement across the surface. The live […]
Extra-Large, Spalted Maple Rectangular Natural Edge Wooden Cutting Board (18” × 10”)

This extra-large board offers room to spread out. It works well for carving meat, serving larger spreads, or anchoring a kitchen island during meal prep. Some people use it as a centerpiece board when entertaining. Spalted maple brings visual interest without feeling busy. The pale base and dark lines shift across each board in their […]