New to Woodworking? Try This Project! ✨ Giant DIY Charcuterie Board ✨

[@nataliedesrochers6327]

What I nice board and nice tips! Thank you!

[@BloomintheBlack]

Thanks Natalie! 💙

[@WickedFader]

Thanks for the tips! I wanted to make something like this, and didn't know any of the steps. One think though, just because coffee is a food item, doesn't mean it's food save to use in this type of application. It may be, just saying just because it has a certain logic to it, doesn't mean it's ok. Especially as many coffees contain mold (Starbucks notorious). I don't know that the mold is generally considered harmful in the coffee state. But scrubbing that into your wood, and any bacteria that could develop, doesn't sit well. I know nothing about coffees interaction with bacteria as it sits out. Another idea is tea. Coffee stains wash out of dishes easier than tea does, so tea might be a better long term stain. But same concerns about not knowing how bacteria would interact with it. I think it would be find with either, just saying it doesn't sound like the idea is known. So the recommendation concerns me.

[@BloomintheBlack]

Thanks for adding your thoughts! I haven't ever run into any issues, but it's something a person may want to consider. Any wood serving piece is prone to harboring bacteria over time unless it's washed very well after every use and even then... The coffee shouldn't affect the piece any differently than another food product that might penetrate, but I'm not a scientist! Definitely make the decision that feels right for you. Another option is to use parchment paper under the food so there's no direct contact with the board or to simply use the board decoratively. Hope this helps!