Each week, we’ll be sharing a comprehensive list of links to help you master something new in the kitchen. Culinary greatness, here you come.
Today: A nod to two unsung kitchen heroes.
When's the last time you waxed poetic about your knives and cutting boards? In a world full of glamorous gadgets -- stand mixers, high-speed blenders, mandolins -- your basic knives and cutting boards may not get enough praise. But it's time to brush up on your knowledge of these trusty kitchen staples. These links will help.
![How to Sharpen a Knife](https://images.food52.com/PMl5nXU5GAjFjWI_bBAIpNPSUVg=/bf9a3600-fab1-497d-8560-38bd3913d0f5--7455433500_b2789a8f90_z.jpg)
![How to Care for a Wood Cutting Board](https://images.food52.com/vOCVa44iJqZupleM7gVxvVMC-vM=/e8dc481c-04da-4d8f-9c82-9bd7f0c5c5b7--9684448729_7f890c9b6f_z.jpg)
![Choosing the Right Cutting Board](https://images.food52.com/WJyMUztXactw_g90IN_Hfbv0sb0=/c3fb59c7-c88b-4d39-8931-ea20a53d9ce0--7508694968_93f8a63b5a_o.jpg)
![Starting a Knife Collection](https://images.food52.com/l3qAyhDnrSltQbOA9zrYpr0LpEY=/9aff2247-3d76-4a73-9d1c-91bba068c58e--7161286317_b6f4c85c78_o.jpg)
- Step one: Choose the right cutting board. (Food52.)
- Here are the 4 knife cuts every cook should know. (Serious Eats.)
- You'll want to keep your cutting board secure. Here are 5 ways to prevent slipping. (The Kitchn.)
- Watch: Martha shows us how to clean and care for wooden cutting boards. (Martha Stewart.)
Slicers and dicers -- share your secrets in the comments!
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