There is nothing worse than a cutting board that slides around the counter, but for many of us, it has becoming a nusiance we have learned to deal with. Enter Martha Stewart with some expert advice, and now we have a game-changing solution: terry cloth towels.
The Martha Moments Instagram account, which is a treasure trove of domestic tips and tricks, recently shared an old clip of Martha explaining her hack for keeping cutting boards and baking trays steady on a counter or table, and the solution is incredibly simple and effective. It's our new kitchen essential.
'Here's a little secret that I learned while I was catering: if you have a board on a countertop, oftentimes the board will slide,' she explains in the clip. 'You'll have a lot of difficulty rolling out pastry if the board is moving around on your counter. Same thing with a pan like this, if you're carrying a fragile cake in the back of your car, it might just slide around. A simple solution: a wet cloth inserted underneath the tray or the pan. Just fold a terry cloth dish cloth, pull your board right on top of it, and try as you might, you're not going to budge that board.'
Shop the cutting board and towel edit
This is the first choice cutting board for many American homes and professional chefs' kitchens for a reason. Hardwearing, strong, and made in the USA, you can be certain that you are getting quality. They are NSF-certified and bear the seal of approval for food safety, too.
These are highly absorbent and perfect for a variety of tasks, including keeping cutting boards stable. This pack includes 12 Terry Towels, so there are plenty left for other jobs, including cleaning glass or personal hygiene uses. Plus, these towels are easy to care for, as they are machine washable and will only become softer with each wash.
The best thing about Bed Threads is the range of colors. Their bath towels are woven from French flax into terry cloths and come in bold block colors, as well as subtler prints and patterns, like this white and oatmeal check.
Terry cloth is highly absorbent, so placing a towel underneath a cutting block will also simultaneously dry any spills. Whether you prefer wood or plastic cutting blocks, this tip is fantastic for making chopping and preparing foods easier.
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