When we came across Geoffrey Lilge's elegant handmade cutting boards and charcuterie platters, we remembered just why we love our Canadian neighbors to the North: they're understated, woodsy, smooth and reliable.
Lilge, a founder of the Canadian design and manufacturing firm Pure Design, recommends maple for cutting and walnut for charcuterie and cheese service. The boards range from $150-250 and can be ordered custom or purchased from a variety of design and kitchen shops.
We thought we were head-over-heels for the craftsmanship of the boards, and then we saw THE SPICE GRINDERS. Lordy, are they beautiful. Learn more here.