Organize your cutting board: use it like a palette, keep a bin nearby, and work left-to-right
Stay organized by treating the board like a workspace: keep a bin on your right and move ingredients across the board as you prep (reverse if left-handed).
He recommends using the board like an artist’s palette, keeping your station tidy, having a bin on the right, and working left-to-right unless you’re left-handed.
The short version
- Keep your station organized in your head and on the board.
- Bin on the right; work left-to-right (swap if left-handed).
What you need
- cutting board
- trash bowl/binoptionalPlaced to your right (or dominant side)
Why it works
A consistent workflow reduces clutter and mistakes during fast prep.
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