Epicurean Cutting Surfaces

Minnesota-based Epicurean Cutting Surfaces is producing a variety of professional and consumer paper fiber cutting surfaces for in home kitchen use. 

The products are made from Richlite, a material made from layers of paper fiber soaked with phenolic resin and cured to create a solid sheet.  During the production cycle the layers of paper are gradually bonded with each other to create solid, durable sheets.

Epicurean claims its cutting surfaces are ideal because they do not dull knives, are maintenance free, dishwasher safe, durable, environmentally friendly, temperature resistant up to 350, NSF approved and their nonporous surface prohibits bacteria growth.

Epicurean Cutting Surfaces are made with eco select paper from trees harvested under guidelines of the North America Sustainable Forestry Standards.  Epicurean's Lesley Patterson told us the company considers their cutting surfaces to be an "eco-friendly alternative to other options currently on the market."

The cutting surfaces are available in natural and slate colors in two different lines the Kitchen and Chef Series.  The cutting surfaces are sold with no packaging other than an informative product label on the surface.  The minimal presentation works well for Epicurean as consumers are drawn to the cutting surface itself and can examine it directly in store displays.

We had the opportunity to try several Epicurean Cutting Surfaces and found them easy to use.  The cutting surfaces worked well with both forged and ceramic knives and are extremely easy to clean using soap and water.  The cutting boards are designed with a hole or handle (depending on model) for easy hanging/display.

Epicurean cutting surfaces are available at Whole Foods Market, Williams Sonoma and other stores as well as online at Amazon.