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Southern Living: Baking Expert Kristina Lavallee on Why Wooden Utensils and Boards Should Never Hit the Dishwasher

In the Southern Living feature “Can Wooden Cookware and Servingware Go Through the Dishwasher?”, baking-expert Kristina Lavallee (founder of The Cake Girl) explains why wooden utensils, boards and bowls should never be washed in a dishwasher. Southern Living


Kristina Lavallee standing in a kitchen holding a wooden spoon and cutting board, as featured in Southern Living’s article about proper care for wood-based kitchenware.

She notes that the combination of high heat, harsh detergent and prolonged water exposure can cause wood fibers to crack, warp or splinter — stripping away the protective natural oils and leaving the pieces porous, which can harbor bacteria. “As a professional chef, I would never run wooden utensils, cutting boards, or servingware through the dishwasher,” Kristina says. Southern Living


Instead, she recommends:

  • Hand-washing with mild soap and warm water immediately after use. Southern Living

  • Drying immediately and thoroughly to avoid moisture absorption and mildew. Southern Living

  • Periodic reseasoning of wood with food-grade mineral oil or board cream to maintain integrity and longevity. Southern Living


This expert advice reinforces The Cake Girl’s commitment to kitchen safety, artisan quality, and thoughtful craft — showing that even beyond cakes, Kristina brings professional-grade standards to every aspect of the culinary experience.


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