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I’m no Gordon Ramsey, but I cook. Am I a good cook? Not really. I cook because I can’t afford to order sushi every night.
I cook casually, though. I know how to slice and dice, but I never know if I’m using the proper knife. I always burn my eggs, so I’ve trained myself to enjoy them over hard. Essentially, I cook to survive, but my kitchen makes guests believe otherwise. I’ve got gadgets and gizmos aplenty — and one of my favorites is Material Kitchen’s reBoard.
Prior to my time in the kitchen with the reBoard, I’ve always opted for wooden cutting boards. I’m struck by them in a visual sense. The problem is, they never last long. Wooden boards warp. Cherry tomatoes roll toward the middle. Sharp knives leave marks post-cut. Wood begins to splinter. I knew I had to veer away from it.
Enter the reBoard. Unlike the vast majority of cutting boards on the market, the reBoard is made from 100% kitchen plastic scraps and renewable sugarcane. I figured this meant the board wouldn’t feel high-quality, but I was wrong. The reBoard is the sturdiest cutting board I’ve ever used. It’s lightweight but feels indestructible. It has a soft gritted texture that allows knives to slice without creating much visual damage. It’s as flat as a pancake. (The lump-free kind.)
So far, I’ve been using the reBoard for around a year and there has been no warping. Compared to wooden alternatives I’ve tried, this is a huge win. Usually, in my experience, wood begins to warp after about two months and has a tendency to show stains like it’s nobody’s business. The reBoard doesn’t. Also, coming from someone who hates doing dishes, I love cleaning the reBoard. Everything simply slides right off without issue. I’ve never owned a cutting board that hasn’t stained before.
Also, I love a pop of color, and Material Kitchen makes color a priority in its kitchen supplies. Greens, blues, pinks, oranges, you name it. The reBoard isn’t just useful — it’s decorative.
As for the price? I’ll keep it real for a minute: When products are made from recycled materials and renewable goods, I assume the cost will soar well over my budget. Well, I was taken aback by the reBoard. It’s just $35. A steal. I love that Material Kitchen makes shopping sustainably financially available to more people, which is how it should be.
Since owning the reBoard, all I’ve done is brag to friends and family about owning one. I’ve gifted it here and there to spread the love, but my primary focus is still heavily influenced by bragging rights. Sorry.
That said, everyone should own the reBoard. It’s effective, it’s striking, and it’s affordable without sacrificing quality. It really is the people’s cutting board, and that’s something I’ll never say lightly.
