Frequently Asked Questions About Our 'Tree' Series Live-Edge Charcuterie Boards

The 'Tree' series boards from Roots to Table are more than just gifts; they are catalysts for creating incredible 'wow' moments and bringing joy into any home. Here's why they make such unique presents:

• Unique and Personal: Each board's natural wood grain and the 'Live Edge' design ensure that no two pieces are alike, making every gift uniquely personal.

• Versatile in Use: These boards go beyond charcuterie; they're perfect for breakfast spreads, dessert arrangements, and stunning decor pieces. This versatility makes them a suitable gift for anyone, enhancing their culinary and aesthetic experiences.

• Artisanal Quality and Beauty: Crafted with meticulous attention to detail and made from premium Maple, these boards are functional and aesthetically pleasing, adding a touch of rustic elegance to any setting.

• Designed for Joyful Experiences: At Roots to Table, we design our products with the aim of creating 'wow' moments, meant to be centerpieces at gatherings, sparking conversations and joy among friends and family.

• Environmentally Conscious Choice: These boards are a thoughtful gift for the eco-minded. Our sustainable practices, including partnering with Veritree to plant a tree for each board sold, make these boards a gift that resonates with environmental values.

• Durability for Lasting Memories: Built to last, these boards ensure that your gift will be part of memorable moments and joyous occasions for years.

Gifting a 'Tree' series board is not just about giving a kitchen item; it's about offering a piece of art that enhances gatherings, reflects a commitment to the environment, and contributes to joyful experiences in every home.

Your 'Tree' series board is a functional kitchen item and a piece of art. Here are three creative ways to store and display your board:

1. As Wall Decoration: Hang your 'Tree' series board on the wall to showcase its natural beauty and craftsmanship; this method turns the board into a striking piece of wall art, adding rustic charm to your space while keeping it easily accessible.

2. Countertop Display: Let your board command attention by placing it on your countertop. Its elegance and unique design make it a perfect centerpiece in your kitchen, not just elevating your decor but also ensuring the board easily accessible.

3. Creating a Personalized Vignette: Use your 'Tree' series board as the base for a vignette that tells your home's story. Arrange it with items that hold special meaning, such as a cherished heirloom, unique collectibles, or elegant decorative pieces. This approach transforms the board into a canvas for your personal narrative, blending its natural beauty with the character of your home.

At Roots to Table, we take exceptional steps to ensure each 'Tree' series board starts its journey with the best possible protection and conditioning. Here's how we prepare your board and how you can continue its care:

• Our Initial Deep Soak Treatment: Every board undergoes a 24-hour mineral oil soak. This method ensures deep oil penetration, conditioning the wood from the inside out and setting a solid foundation for durability.

• Application of Our Special Board Butter: Post-soak, we apply a generous layer of our unique board butter, a blend of beeswax, mineral oil, and Vitamin E. This brings out the wood's natural luster and creates a protective barrier against wear and tear.

• Your Role in Board Care: Regular moisturizing is critical. We recommend periodically applying mineral oil or board butter (like our Roots To Table Board Butter) to keep the wood hydrated. Like skin, the board must be re-moisturized to prevent drying and cracking.

• Detailed Care Instructions: Along with your board, you'll receive detailed instructions on how to care for it. Following these steps ensures your board remains a functional, beautiful piece of your kitchen for years.

Remember, proper care is essential to preserve both the beauty and functionality of your 'Tree' series board. Regular maintenance sustains its quality and allows it to age gracefully, becoming a timeless addition to your culinary experiences.

Definitely! Our 'Tree' series charcuterie boards are versatile in their culinary uses and serve as stunning pieces of home decor. Here's how you can maximize the use of your board:

• Diverse Culinary Uses: Beyond meats and cheeses, these boards are perfect for presenting a variety of foods. Think breakfast spreads with pastries and fruits, dessert displays with an assortment of sweets, or themed platters like a Mediterranean mezze or a seafood arrangement. They are excellent for showcasing a range of culinary delights.

• Soft Cutting Surface: While you can use the boards for cutting soft items like cheeses, we advise against using them for chopping or aggressive cutting. The face grain is designed more for visual appeal, and regular cutting will mar its beautiful surface with knife marks.

• Elegant Home Decor: Beyond the kitchen, the 'Tree' series boards are so aesthetically pleasing that they can be used purely as decorative elements. Whether displayed on a countertop, hung on a wall, or used as a vignette base, these boards add a touch of natural elegance to any room. Their beautiful grain patterns and craftsmanship make them perfect for adding a warm, rustic charm to your living space.

In summary, while these boards are ideal for serving various foods, their beauty and design also make them excellent choices for adding a touch of elegance to your home decor.

Our 'Tree' series boards reflect Roots to Table's active commitment to environmental friendliness:

• Sourcing Sustainable and Salvaged Wood: We responsibly source Hard Maple from managed forests and salvage wood from land-clearing sites, turning potential waste into beautiful boards. This approach saves trees and retains carbon, benefitting the environment.

• Partnering with Veritree: We've partnered with Veritree, a commitment that further amplifies our environmental efforts. We plant a new tree for every 'Tree' series board sold. This initiative ensures that we give back to the environment many times over, contributing to reforestation and ecological restoration.

• Minimizing Waste in Production: We take great care to reduce waste in our manufacturing process. We utilize every part of the wood, repurposing or recycling leftovers, thereby minimizing our ecological footprint.

• Eco-Friendly Packaging: We use biodegradable packaging for our products, and you can recycle everything. 

• Ensuring Durability and Longevity: We craft each board to last, reducing the need for frequent replacements and thereby diminishing long-term consumer waste.

Through these concerted efforts, not only do we create boards that are beautiful and functional, but we also uphold our deep-rooted commitment to environmental sustainability. Choosing a Roots to Table' Tree' series board directly supports sustainable practices and contributes to global reforestation efforts.

Yes, each 'Tree' series board is uniquely distinctive. The inherent beauty of wood ensures that no two boards are exactly the same. Every board has its own individual grain patterns, color variations, and the unique 'Live Edge' contours, making each one a singular work of art. While we provide pictures as examples, these images represent the general size and look of the boards. However, it's important to note that each board you receive is like a unique fingerprint, with its own set of natural characteristics and details. This individuality is a hallmark of our 'Tree' series, celebrating the natural and diverse beauty of wood in every piece.