Recently, I’ve invested. I bought a solid cookware set, some Japanese knives, and a reliable cast-iron. My kitchen feels more professional than it ever has, and I now realize a cutting board is the ...

A study of over 275 violins suggests that Antonio Stradivari used wood from high-altitude forests in northern Italy to craft some of his most renowned instruments. By Katherine Kornei Katherine Kornei ...

In this episode, I show how to carve ladle spoons from walnut and maple. I decided to make a matching set of hand-carved wooden spoons as a Christmas gift. The spoons are designed to be symmetrical ...

PRINCETON, Wis. (WBAY) — A love for wood carving has led to a weekly gathering at Princeton’s American Legion Hall, where the Wood Wizards Carving Club meets every Tuesday morning. 87-year-old Mario ...

Grace Cooper is a writer who specializes in shopping. Her work has appeared in The Kitchn, Apartment Therapy, Culinary Hill, and more. I combed through Amazon to find cutting boards made with bamboo, ...

Key insight: A small community bank in Missouri applied for a spot on American Banker's 2025 Best Banks to Work For list for the first time. It landed at No. 1. Expert quote: "We think we're a little ...

For humans, gathering around a fire is a unique social event. For thousands of years, we have been gathering around fires to cook, hold ceremonies and keep warm. Even though today we have the modern ...

In the world of wood carving, the right tool is what separates the final product. The most popular gouge profiles are the U-shape and V-shape. Both types of carving gouges offer a range of selections, ...

To manufacture thousands of airplanes for its World War I allies, the United States would fell acres of spruce. Preston Lerner Spruce was essential to the construction of more than 4,000 Curtiss JN-4D ...

When fine lines, hollows, and detailed contours are the issue, straight tools simply won’t cut it. That is where the true power of bent carving gouges comes into its own. These chisels allow you to ...