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Introducing The Square from Roots to Table – a bold, compact workhorse designed for serious daily prep. At 12 x 12 and 1 inches thick, this solid maple cutting board brings together strength, symmetry, and style in a footprint that fits any kitchen counter.
Crafted from 100% Canadian hardwood maple and finished with our signature mineral oil and board butter treatment, The Square is built to handle heavy chopping, mincing, and slicing – day in and day out. Whether you're breaking down a head of cabbage, prepping a stir fry, or dicing herbs, this board gives you the solid surface and dependable durability you need.
Unlike longer boards that dominate the counter or smaller ones that slide around under pressure, The Square strikes a perfect balance. Its equal-length sides give you a centered, grounded workspace that stays put while you work. It’s also a favorite among home chefs who want a substantial prep surface without sacrificing storage space or maneuverability.
Details:
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Size: 12" x 12", 1" thick — no variations, just the sweet spot
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Wood: 100% Canadian hardwood maple
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Juice Groove: Routed groove on one side keeps messy liquids contained, making cleanup a breeze
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Edge Grain Build: Tough, stable surface that’s easy on knives and beautiful to display
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Reversible Design: Use the grooved side for prep, flip it for clean presentation or serving
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No Epoxy: Designed for heavy kitchen work, this board keeps it classic and durable
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Finish: Soaked in food-safe mineral oil for 24 hours, then sealed with our house-made board butter
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Designs: Choose from our 5 classic Roots to Table engraving styles, always included free of charge.
We stand by the quality and craftsmanship of our products. As a token of our confidence, Roots to Table offers a generous 1-year replacement warranty for your boards. Register with us to enjoy peace of mind and the assurance that we're here to support you on your culinary journey.
Compact Strength for Everyday Chopping
The Square Cutting Board is made for those who love to cook, chop, and get things done—without dragging out a giant board every time. Its perfectly proportioned 12x12 inch size gives you a stable surface for slicing vegetables, chopping herbs, or prepping proteins, all while fitting neatly on your counter or next to your stove.
Thanks to its juice groove, you can cut juicy fruits or carve meats without the mess spilling over. And when you’re done, its compact size makes it easy to rinse, dry, and store without fuss. It’s equally at home in a small apartment kitchen or out by the grill during a backyard BBQ.
Whether you're cooking for one or prepping a quick weeknight dinner for the family, The Square is the kind of board you'll reach for again and again.
Clean Design, Built to Be Used
Simplicity doesn’t mean compromise. With its edge-grain maple construction and low-profile design, The Square adds a clean, contemporary touch to any kitchen. It’s designed to work hard—but it also looks good doing it.
And because it’s crafted from 100% real Canadian hardwood, it makes a thoughtful, lasting gift for home cooks, newlyweds, or anyone setting up a kitchen they’ll love for years to come.
Bring home The Square and upgrade your daily prep with solid wood, smart features, and enduring quality—because every great meal starts with a board that’s built to handle it all.
The Square is the kind of gift that gets used every day—beautiful, practical, and built to last. Its compact size fits easily into any kitchen, making it perfect for home cooks, newlyweds, downsizers, or anyone who loves a clean, modern aesthetic. Plus, it's crafted from 100% Canadian hardwood maple and comes with optional personalized engraving, so it feels thoughtful and custom-made. Whether you're gifting for a birthday, housewarming, wedding, or just because, The Square brings a touch of lasting quality to any kitchen.
🚫 Dishwasher Warning: Never put your Maple cutting board in the dishwasher. The high heat and prolonged water exposure will cause warping, cracking, and damage to the wood's finish.
🧼 Cleaning: Scrape off loose food with a spatula, then use a damp cloth with dish soap to scrub both sides. Rinse under the tap and immediately towel-dry to avoid water soaking into the chopping board. Allow it to air-dry standing on its side.
✨ Maintenance: Reapply a light coat of Roots To Table Board Butter after cleaning. This premium blend of mineral oil, beeswax, and vitamin E moisturizes and protects your custom chopping block, ensuring lasting beauty and durability.
Absolutely! The Maple square cutting board is a testament to Roots to Table's commitment to environmental sustainability:
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Sustainable and Salvaged Wood: We source our Maple from responsibly managed forests and salvage wood from land-clearing sites, transforming what would be waste into beautiful, functional charcuterie boards. This approach conserves natural resources and contributes to carbon retention, benefiting the environment.
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Partnership with Veritree: In our efforts to give back to nature, we have partnered with Veritree. With every chopping board sold, we plant a new tree, actively contributing to reforestation and ecological restoration efforts.
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Minimizing Waste in Production: We actively pursue new and improved methods to reduce waste throughout our manufacturing process. We significantly reduce our ecological footprint by efficiently using every part of the wood and creatively repurposing or recycling any offcuts.
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Eco-Friendly Packaging: Our commitment to the environment extends to our packaging choices. We use biodegradable and recyclable materials, ensuring our packaging is as environmentally conscious as our products.
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Durability and Longevity: We craft each personalized cutting board for lasting durability, leading to fewer replacements and less consumer waste over time. The board's longevity stands as a vital component of our commitment to sustainability.
Through these practices, the Roots To Table Square Maple Cutting Board offers aesthetic and functional appeal and aligns with our vision of sustainability and respect for the environment. Choosing The Square Cutting Board means supporting responsible and eco-friendly practices.
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