Why TopGourmet?TopGourmet products are synonymous with proficient and improved food preparation. From dishwasher safe cutting boards to an array of innovative utensils, TopGourmet has revolutionized wood kitchenware products. Made of many layers of FSC certified paper pressed together with a food safe resin, all TopGourmet products will last for years of daily kitchen use. All products are made in the USA and designed with a focus on function but also with a concern for the environmental stewardship. From the heavy duty Big Block boards to the agile Kitchen Series utensils, TopGourmet sets a higher standard for every well equipped kitchenFrom Skate Parks to Cutting BoardsWhat do skateboarders and foodies have in common? They're both cutting it up on the same durable material. In 2003 Top Gourmet was founded by custom skate park manufacturer TrueRide as a way to repurpose excess skating surface material used by the company. The founders of TrueRide knew of the history of the surface material in commercials kitchens, so creating a line of home food prep surfaces from scrap was as natural as, well, skating on it. TrueRide skate parks last for years outdoors with extensive abuse from both weather and skaters, so you can be sure your TopGourmet Cutting Surface can handle even the hardest working kitchenEco InitiativesTopGourmet understands the relationship between the products we manufacture and the environment we all live in. By purchasing TopGourmet products you are making a consumer statement and showing your commitment to green products and green business practices. TopGourmet is dedicated to creating long lasting products that are manufactured with sustainable manufacturing practices and made from environmentally friendly conscientious materials like recycled paper, plastic and FSC certified papersTopGourmet's manufacturing facility is founded on principles of efficient and responsible use and reuse of manufacturing materials, and has received multiple awards for its ethical business practices and architectural designEvery year TopGourmet employees participate in a Tree Planting Day to help offset the manufacturing processTopGourmet Wood Fibre MaterialsTopGourmet cutting surfaces are fabricated using eco friendly materials that gain their natural look and texture from the organic contents that comprise them. Each colour is composed of a set of fibre sources layered together and pressed along with a food safe resin, to form a sheet that has unequalled food preparation properties. Each color of TopGourmet cutting surfaces has slightly different features based on the blend of its sources, though all of them share the fact that they are a wood fibre kitchen tool that is dishwasher safeCare & UseAll TopGourmet cutting surfaces offer a durable design that can stand up to the rigorous daily use of any busy kitchen. They all resist staining and offer maintenance-free convenience-- no need to oil or bleach. Though stain-resistant, the cutting surface may stain if left in contact with a highly alkaline product or food for a prolonged amount of time. Liver, papaya, and red beets, for example may leave a mark. To remove stubborn stains, try a non-abrasive household cleaner. All cutting surfaces can be cleaned in the dishwasher, or by hand in the sink with hot soapy waterAt Epicurean, we know the importance of keeping things simple; that’s why our surfaces are maintenance free and easy to clean. Here are a few quick and easy care tips:To clean your TopGourmet cutting board you can wash it with hot soapy water or simply run it through your dishwasherYour TopGourmet cutting surface is a wood product. As with any wood product, if left in wet or damp conditions for long periods of time, it can warp. To avoid warping, thoroughly dry your surface upright and on edge before storing your surfaceTopGourmet cutting surfaces are stain resistant, but as with most materials there is a possibility of staining when left in contact with a highly alkaline product or food for a prolonged time. A few examples are liver, papaya and red beet. To remove stubborn stains, try a non-abrasive household cleanerGripper Cutting Boards are a perfect solution for smooth and damp preparation areas and for people who like more countertop grip during food prep. The corner placement of the silicone grippers elevates the surface off of your countertop while holding the surface in place and preventing it from slipping under the knife. Like all TopGourmet Cutting Surfaces, these gripper cutting boards are dishwasher safe. The silicone grippers are removable
B**S
On the expensive side, but worth it!
My wife loves it. She wanted to have a lightweight cutting board that feels good for her knife. She commented that the surface material allows better knife slicing action that almost makes the knife feel sharper. It also seems to be easier on the knife blade so maintains its sharpness for longer. The rubber grips are great as the actual material can be a bit slippy if without it (on my kitchen work surface, which is a black marble surface). It doesn't slide off that easily, but enough for me to be a little concerned that someone less experienced could slip and hurt themselves. The grips stay strong and mean it won't be an issue. It is also a good size for us. Not too big, not too small. We have other sizes from TopGourmet also, which to be honest were ordered by mistake, but we loved it so much we decided to keep it!The main reason however that my wife loves it is that there are no grooves and areas for food and bacteria to get trapped in. It is a smooth flat surface and there are no areas for anything to get trapped in. The only area that would be the part where the rubber grips are, however they are removable and allow easy washing. She complains about the effort of taking the grip off, but she is being fussy. If it didn't come off she would complain that dirt would get trapped under there.It is expensive for "just a chopping board", but its worth it. I just need to now see how it stands the test of time.
H**Y
Well worth the money
I love these cutting boards, they are expensive but as they don't blunt my expensive global knives, unlike polypropolane boards and can go in the dishwasher, unlike wooden boards, I know they have been disinfected by heat.They are well worth the money
S**A
Stylish and highly practical!
I love this chopping board! It sits stable on my work top, is easy to clean. If you use a straight edged knife it does not leave a single mark on the board and it stays looking brand new! Both sides are equally usable. This is a great purchase!
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