FAQs

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• All Andiamo Market cutting boards have 30-degree chamfered edges, intentionally designed for ease of gripping and carrying.
• Andiamo Market cutting boards can be used as cutting boards and / or charcuterie boards.
• Andiamo Market charcuterie boards have 90-degree edges.  
• Andiamo Market charcuterie boards should not be used as cutting boards.

Edge grain

• Edge grain is also referred to as long grain or side grain.
• The full length of the wood rails span the entire length of the board.
• Edge grain is the most durable grain orientation. 

End grain

• End pieces of the wood rails are used to make end grain cutting boards.
• End grain cutting boards have a more complex structural makeup and come at a higher cost than edge grain counterparts. 
• End grain cutting boards will distress at a slower pace over time than edge grain boards. 
• End grain cutting boards will release evaporating oils at a faster rate and therefore require more frequent oiling than edge grain boards.

• A live edge board retains the natural beauty of the tree.
• Rather than sharp clean lines, the natural edge is left on at least one side of the board.

Important considerations when preparing raw meat:

• It’s advised to use separate cutting boards for different types of food preparation, to protect against cross contamination. Use one cutting board for raw meat, a separate for cooked meat, and a separate board for chopping fruits and vegetables.
• Immediately and thoroughly clean your cutting board after cutting raw meat.

• Gently wipe both sides of your board with hot soapy water. Rinse with hot water and wipe dry with a clean dish towel.
• It’s important to wash both sides to prevent the board from drying unevenly, which could cause the board to warp.
• Stand board upright to dry to prevent any water from pooling.
• Air dry completely before you store the board.
• NEVER put a wooden board in a dishwasher or submerge in a sink full of water.

• At least once a month, condition board with oil and board butter. Andiamo Market handcrafts oil and board butter, located in the SHOP section of website. BOARD CONDITIONING PRODUCTS
• Apply oil and stand board upright overnight.
• The following day, wipe excess oil with a cloth or paper towel.
• Apply board butter to seal the oil in the board.
• The following day, wipe excess board butter with a cloth or paper towel.

Yes, all products are made with food grade materials.

• Sprinkle board with kosher salt.
• Squeeze lemon juice over the salt.
• Use cut side of lemon to spread mixture.
• Allow mixture to dry completely.
• Gently scrape off mixture with a spatula.

When you place an order, we will estimate shipping and delivery dates for you based on the availability of your items and the shipping options you choose.

• Depending on the shipping method you select, shipping date estimates may appear on the shipping quotes page.
• Please also note that the shipping rates for most items we sell are weight-based. 
• To reflect the policies of the shipping company we use, all weights will be rounded up to the next full pound and increased to include any weight of the packaging materials that keep your boards secure during transit.
• If you need to track a package, please visit the link below:
  FedEx: https://www.fedex.com/apps/fedextrack/
  USPS: USPS Tracking

• Please send inquiries regarding custom orders via Andiamo Market’s CONTACT page.
• Wood species, sizes, etc. are contingent upon availability.