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		<title>Cheese Slicing Boards</title>
		<link>https://forestgems.com/product/cheese-slicing-boards/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bonnie Story]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2025 20:00:47 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><em><strong>They're back!</strong></em> This artist had retired in 2021, but found a final stash of these and brought them to us. Cheese Slicing Board with Wire, 7 x 5 x 2, $25. Handmade of Oregon Myrtlewood and walnut wood. Chef-grade and top quality, made by a master woodworker in Oregon.</p>
<p>Please allow us to select for you from our available stock. Or, stop by the gallery!</p>
<p><strong>Care of Your Cheese Slicing Board</strong></p>
<p><em><strong>Easy!</strong> </em>Use <strong>food-safe</strong> oil products only. This will penetrate natural wood surfaces and protect against drying, splitting and cracking. Rub on when it feels dry to you. Might not be that often, depending on use. We suggest <strong>our own cutting board treatment</strong>, or use any other that is food safe.</p>
<p><strong>Cleaning:</strong> Wash with soap and warm water as needed, scrub clinging bits or smears off with a dish brush as needed, rinse and towel-dry immediately. When washing, wet down the entire board, not just one part of it. This helps the wood fibers adjust harmoniously. Set vertically on an edge to dry. Best storage is vertically on an edge as well.</p>
<p><strong>TIPS:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Do not allow your slicing board to soak in water.</li>
<li><strong>Never</strong> put it in the dishwasher.</li>
<li>Do not leave near a source of strong heat or steam like a running dishwasher.</li>
</ul>
<blockquote><p><b><span data-contrast="auto">About Oregon Myrtlewood</span></b></p>
<p>Common Name:<span data-contrast="auto"> Oregon Myrtlewood, Pepperwood, Bay Laurel</span><br />
Latin Name:<span data-contrast="auto"> Umbellularia californica</span><br />
Family:<span data-contrast="auto"> Lauraceae (Laurel)</span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Myrtlewood trees typically must reach 100 to 150 years of age before they become commercially useful. It is estimated that the Myrtlewood tree can live up to 500 years old and can reach a height of 80 feet. The coloring of the wood ranges from tan to red, brown, gray and black. The fragrant Myrtlewood leaves are a common herb called "Bay Leaf" which is used for cooking.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Myrtlewood trees will regrow as shoots from their stump and are also grown from their seeds. They have a strong root system which helps regenerate the species in the wild. New sprouts flourish from cut stumps, windfalls, and nurse logs. Wild trees are difficult to transplant due to their deep tap root system.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Oregon Myrtlewood is a broadleaf evergreen native to Southwestern Oregon and Northwestern California. It grows prolifically in this coastal region.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">In the Bible, the Myrtle tree is of special religious significance, representing fertility and life. Although a larger tree with a little different flower type, Oregon Myrtlewood has a lot of similarities to the Myrtlewood growing in the Holy Land. "Instead of the brier shall come up the Myrtle tree" Isaiah 55:13.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p></blockquote>
<p>The post <a href="https://forestgems.com/product/cheese-slicing-boards/">Cheese Slicing Boards</a> appeared first on <a href="https://forestgems.com">Forest Gems Gallery</a>.</p>
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		<title>Cutting Board #5, Extra large 25 x 14 x 1</title>
		<link>https://forestgems.com/product/cutting-board-5-extra-large-25-x-14-x-1/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bonnie Story]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 19:56:11 +0000</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">https://forestgems.com/?post_type=product&#038;p=9264</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>Cutting Board #5, Extra large, measures 25 x 14 x 1 and is handmade entirely of Oregon Myrtlewood. This board is chef-grade and top quality. Perfect for serving, too. Priced at $245. Organic handle shape feels great in your hand.</p>
<p><strong>Care of Your Wooden Cutting Board</strong></p>
<p><em><strong>Easy!</strong> </em>Use food-safe products only. This will penetrate natural wood surfaces and protect against drying, splitting and cracking. Rub on when it feels dry to you. Might not be that often, depending on use.</p>
<p><strong>Cleaning:</strong> Wash with soap and warm water as needed, scrub clinging food bits off with a dish brush as needed, rinse and towel-dry immediately. When washing, wet down the entire board, not just one part of it. This helps the wood fibers adjust harmoniously. Set vertically on an edge to dry. Best storage is vertically on an edge as well.</p>
<p>We suggest using our own <a href="https://forestgems.com/product/cutting-board-and-wooden-spoon-care-feeding-treatment/">Spoon and Board Care &#38; Feeding</a> product to care for your cutting board.</p>
<p><strong>TIPS:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Do not allow your wooden cutting board to soak in water.</li>
<li><strong>Never</strong> put wooden cutting boards in the dishwasher.</li>
<li>Do not leave the cutting board near a source of strong heat or steam like a running dishwasher.</li>
<li>Be sure to let house-sitters or guests know this also.</li>
</ul>
<blockquote><p><b><span data-contrast="auto">About Oregon Myrtlewood</span></b></p>
<p>Common Name:<span data-contrast="auto"> Oregon Myrtlewood, Pepperwood, Bay Laurel</span><br />
Latin Name:<span data-contrast="auto"> Umbellularia californica</span><br />
Family:<span data-contrast="auto"> Lauraceae (Laurel)</span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Myrtlewood trees typically must reach 100 to 150 years of age before they become commercially useful. It is estimated that the Myrtlewood tree can live up to 500 years old and can reach a height of 80 feet. The coloring of the wood ranges from tan to red, brown, gray and black. The fragrant Myrtlewood leaves are a common herb called "Bay Leaf" which is used for cooking.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Myrtlewood trees will regrow as shoots from their stump and are also grown from their seeds. They have a strong root system which helps regenerate the species in the wild. New sprouts flourish from cut stumps, windfalls, and nurse logs. Wild trees are difficult to transplant due to their deep tap root system.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Oregon Myrtlewood is a broadleaf evergreen native to Southwestern Oregon and Northwestern California. It grows prolifically in this coastal region.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">In the Bible, the Myrtle tree is of special religious significance, representing fertility and life. Although a larger tree with a little different flower type, Oregon Myrtlewood has a lot of similarities to the Myrtlewood growing in the Holy Land. "Instead of the brier shall come up the Myrtle tree" Isaiah 55:13.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p></blockquote>
<p>The post <a href="https://forestgems.com/product/cutting-board-5-extra-large-25-x-14-x-1/">Cutting Board #5, Extra large 25 x 14 x 1</a> appeared first on <a href="https://forestgems.com">Forest Gems Gallery</a>.</p>
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		<title>Cutting Board #2, Extra large 23.5 x 15.5 x 1</title>
		<link>https://forestgems.com/product/cutting-board-2/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bonnie Story]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2025 23:30:30 +0000</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">https://forestgems.com/?post_type=product&#038;p=9243</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>Cutting Board #2, Extra large, measures 23.5 x 15.5 x 1 and is handmade of Oregon Myrtlewood and walnut wood. This board is chef-grade and top quality. Perfect for serving, too. Priced at $245. Organic handle shape feels great in your hand.</p>
<p><strong>Care of Your Wooden Cutting Board</strong></p>
<p><em><strong>Easy!</strong> </em>Use food-safe products only. This will penetrate natural wood surfaces and protect against drying, splitting and cracking. Rub on when it feels dry to you. Might not be that often, depending on use.</p>
<p><strong>Cleaning:</strong> Wash with soap and warm water as needed, scrub clinging food bits off with a dish brush as needed, rinse and towel-dry immediately. When washing, wet down the entire board, not just one part of it. This helps the wood fibers adjust harmoniously. Set vertically on an edge to dry. Best storage is vertically on an edge as well.</p>
<p>We suggest using our own <a href="https://forestgems.com/product/cutting-board-and-wooden-spoon-care-feeding-treatment/">Spoon and Board Care &#38; Feeding</a> product to care for your cutting board.</p>
<p><strong>TIPS:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Do not allow your wooden cutting board to soak in water.</li>
<li><strong>Never</strong> put wooden cutting boards in the dishwasher.</li>
<li>Do not leave the cutting board near a source of strong heat or steam like a running dishwasher.</li>
<li>Be sure to let house-sitters or guests know this also.</li>
</ul>
<blockquote><p><b><span data-contrast="auto">About Oregon Myrtlewood</span></b></p>
<p>Common Name:<span data-contrast="auto"> Oregon Myrtlewood, Pepperwood, Bay Laurel</span><br />
Latin Name:<span data-contrast="auto"> Umbellularia californica</span><br />
Family:<span data-contrast="auto"> Lauraceae (Laurel)</span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Myrtlewood trees typically must reach 100 to 150 years of age before they become commercially useful. It is estimated that the Myrtlewood tree can live up to 500 years old and can reach a height of 80 feet. The coloring of the wood ranges from tan to red, brown, gray and black. The fragrant Myrtlewood leaves are a common herb called "Bay Leaf" which is used for cooking.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Myrtlewood trees will regrow as shoots from their stump and are also grown from their seeds. They have a strong root system which helps regenerate the species in the wild. New sprouts flourish from cut stumps, windfalls, and nurse logs. Wild trees are difficult to transplant due to their deep tap root system.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Oregon Myrtlewood is a broadleaf evergreen native to Southwestern Oregon and Northwestern California. It grows prolifically in this coastal region.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">In the Bible, the Myrtle tree is of special religious significance, representing fertility and life. Although a larger tree with a little different flower type, Oregon Myrtlewood has a lot of similarities to the Myrtlewood growing in the Holy Land. "Instead of the brier shall come up the Myrtle tree" Isaiah 55:13.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p></blockquote>
<p>The post <a href="https://forestgems.com/product/cutting-board-2/">Cutting Board #2, Extra large 23.5 x 15.5 x 1</a> appeared first on <a href="https://forestgems.com">Forest Gems Gallery</a>.</p>
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		<title>Cutting Board #1, Extra large 24 x 16 x 1</title>
		<link>https://forestgems.com/product/cutting-board-1-extra-large-24-x-16-x-1/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bonnie Story]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2025 23:12:08 +0000</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">https://forestgems.com/?post_type=product&#038;p=9238</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>Cutting Board #1, Extra large, measures 24 x 16 x 1 and is handmade entirely of Oregon Myrtlewood. This board is chef-grade and top quality. Priced at $265. Perfect for serving, too. Organic handle shape feels great in your hand.</p>
<p><strong>Care of Your Wooden Cutting Board</strong></p>
<p><em><strong>Easy!</strong> </em>Use food-safe products only. This will penetrate natural wood surfaces and protect against drying, splitting and cracking. Rub on when it feels dry to you. Might not be that often, depending on use.</p>
<p><strong>Cleaning:</strong> Wash with soap and warm water as needed, scrub clinging food bits off with a dish brush as needed, rinse and towel-dry immediately. When washing, wet down the entire board, not just one part of it. This helps the wood fibers adjust harmoniously. Set vertically on an edge to dry. Best storage is vertically on an edge as well.</p>
<p>We suggest using our own <a href="https://forestgems.com/product/cutting-board-and-wooden-spoon-care-feeding-treatment/">Spoon and Board Care &#38; Feeding</a> product to care for your cutting board.</p>
<p><strong>TIPS:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Do not allow your wooden cutting board to soak in water.</li>
<li><strong>Never</strong> put wooden cutting boards in the dishwasher.</li>
<li>Do not leave the cutting board near a source of strong heat or steam like a running dishwasher.</li>
<li>Be sure to let house-sitters or guests know this also.</li>
</ul>
<blockquote><p><b><span data-contrast="auto">About Oregon Myrtlewood</span></b></p>
<p>Common Name:<span data-contrast="auto"> Oregon Myrtlewood, Pepperwood, Bay Laurel</span><br />
Latin Name:<span data-contrast="auto"> Umbellularia californica</span><br />
Family:<span data-contrast="auto"> Lauraceae (Laurel)</span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Myrtlewood trees typically must reach 100 to 150 years of age before they become commercially useful. It is estimated that the Myrtlewood tree can live up to 500 years old and can reach a height of 80 feet. The coloring of the wood ranges from tan to red, brown, gray and black. The fragrant Myrtlewood leaves are a common herb called "Bay Leaf" which is used for cooking.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Myrtlewood trees will regrow as shoots from their stump and are also grown from their seeds. They have a strong root system which helps regenerate the species in the wild. New sprouts flourish from cut stumps, windfalls, and nurse logs. Wild trees are difficult to transplant due to their deep tap root system.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Oregon Myrtlewood is a broadleaf evergreen native to Southwestern Oregon and Northwestern California. It grows prolifically in this coastal region.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">In the Bible, the Myrtle tree is of special religious significance, representing fertility and life. Although a larger tree with a little different flower type, Oregon Myrtlewood has a lot of similarities to the Myrtlewood growing in the Holy Land. "Instead of the brier shall come up the Myrtle tree" Isaiah 55:13.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p></blockquote>
<p>The post <a href="https://forestgems.com/product/cutting-board-1-extra-large-24-x-16-x-1/">Cutting Board #1, Extra large 24 x 16 x 1</a> appeared first on <a href="https://forestgems.com">Forest Gems Gallery</a>.</p>
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		<title>Spalt Maple Salad Bowl 11.25 x 2.75</title>
		<link>https://forestgems.com/product/spalt-maple-salad-bowl-11-25-x-2-75/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bonnie Story]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Dec 2024 00:29:06 +0000</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">https://forestgems.com/?post_type=product&#038;p=8519</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>Spalt Bigleaf maple salad bowl #2930 is completely food safe and gorgeous. Measures 11.25 x 2.75 inches, priced at $295. The spalt maple wood has chocolatey lines and shades throughout the wood.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://forestgems.com/product/spalt-maple-salad-bowl-11-25-x-2-75/">Spalt Maple Salad Bowl 11.25 x 2.75</a> appeared first on <a href="https://forestgems.com">Forest Gems Gallery</a>.</p>
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		<title>Quilt Maple Salad Bowl 10.5 X 3.75</title>
		<link>https://forestgems.com/product/quilt-maple-salad-bowl-10-5-x-3-75/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bonnie Story]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Dec 2024 00:24:24 +0000</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">https://forestgems.com/?post_type=product&#038;p=8516</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>Super pretty Bigleaf maple salad bowl has vivid figuring showing classic "quilt" pattern. Looks 3-D, but is completely smooth to the touch. This bowl #2958 measures 10.5 x 3.75. Priced at $345. Turned on the lathe by a local master turner. Food safe finish.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://forestgems.com/product/quilt-maple-salad-bowl-10-5-x-3-75/">Quilt Maple Salad Bowl 10.5 X 3.75</a> appeared first on <a href="https://forestgems.com">Forest Gems Gallery</a>.</p>
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		<title>Quilt Maple Salad Bowl 12 x 3</title>
		<link>https://forestgems.com/product/quilt-maple-salad-bowl-12-x-3/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bonnie Story]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Dec 2024 22:55:47 +0000</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">https://forestgems.com/?post_type=product&#038;p=8511</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>Gorgeous quilt Bigleaf maple salad bowl #2960 is food safe and ready to enjoy. Measures a generous 12 x 3 inches, priced at $375. Handcrafted on the turning lathe by a local master turner. Beautiful "quilt" maple wood figuring looks 3-D, but is totally smooth to the touch.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://forestgems.com/product/quilt-maple-salad-bowl-12-x-3/">Quilt Maple Salad Bowl 12 x 3</a> appeared first on <a href="https://forestgems.com">Forest Gems Gallery</a>.</p>
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		<title>Cutting Board #6, 18 x 14 x 1</title>
		<link>https://forestgems.com/product/cutting-board-6/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bonnie Story]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2024 20:38:32 +0000</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">https://forestgems.com/?post_type=product&#038;p=9271</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>Cutting Board #6 measures 18 x 14 x 1 and is handmade of Oregon Myrtlewood and walnut wood. This board is chef-grade and top quality. Perfect for serving, too. "Feet" on the bottom help keep the board stable for vigorous chopping. Priced at $150.</p>
<p><strong>Care of Your Wooden Cutting Board</strong></p>
<p><em><strong>Easy!</strong> </em>Use food-safe products only. This will penetrate natural wood surfaces and protect against drying, splitting and cracking. Rub on when it feels dry to you. Might not be that often, depending on use.</p>
<p><strong>Cleaning:</strong> Wash with soap and warm water as needed, scrub clinging food bits off with a dish brush as needed, rinse and towel-dry immediately. When washing, wet down the entire board, not just one part of it. This helps the wood fibers adjust harmoniously. Set vertically on an edge to dry. Best storage is vertically on an edge as well.</p>
<p>We suggest using our own <a href="https://forestgems.com/product/cutting-board-and-wooden-spoon-care-feeding-treatment/">Spoon and Board Care &#38; Feeding</a> product to care for your cutting board.</p>
<p><strong>TIPS:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Do not allow your wooden cutting board to soak in water.</li>
<li><strong>Never</strong> put wooden cutting boards in the dishwasher.</li>
<li>Do not leave the cutting board near a source of strong heat or steam like a running dishwasher.</li>
<li>Be sure to let house-sitters or guests know this also.</li>
</ul>
<blockquote><p><b><span data-contrast="auto">About Oregon Myrtlewood</span></b></p>
<p>Common Name:<span data-contrast="auto"> Oregon Myrtlewood, Pepperwood, Bay Laurel</span><br />
Latin Name:<span data-contrast="auto"> Umbellularia californica</span><br />
Family:<span data-contrast="auto"> Lauraceae (Laurel)</span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Myrtlewood trees typically must reach 100 to 150 years of age before they become commercially useful. It is estimated that the Myrtlewood tree can live up to 500 years old and can reach a height of 80 feet. The coloring of the wood ranges from tan to red, brown, gray and black. The fragrant Myrtlewood leaves are a common herb called "Bay Leaf" which is used for cooking.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Myrtlewood trees will regrow as shoots from their stump and are also grown from their seeds. They have a strong root system which helps regenerate the species in the wild. New sprouts flourish from cut stumps, windfalls, and nurse logs. Wild trees are difficult to transplant due to their deep tap root system.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Oregon Myrtlewood is a broadleaf evergreen native to Southwestern Oregon and Northwestern California. It grows prolifically in this coastal region.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">In the Bible, the Myrtle tree is of special religious significance, representing fertility and life. Although a larger tree with a little different flower type, Oregon Myrtlewood has a lot of similarities to the Myrtlewood growing in the Holy Land. "Instead of the brier shall come up the Myrtle tree" Isaiah 55:13.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p></blockquote>
<p>The post <a href="https://forestgems.com/product/cutting-board-6/">Cutting Board #6, 18 x 14 x 1</a> appeared first on <a href="https://forestgems.com">Forest Gems Gallery</a>.</p>
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		<title>Cutting Board #3, 17.25 x 13.75 x 1</title>
		<link>https://forestgems.com/product/cutting-board-3/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bonnie Story]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2024 20:29:04 +0000</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">https://forestgems.com/?post_type=product&#038;p=9268</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>Cutting Board #3 measures 17.25 x 13.75 x 1 and is handmade of Oregon Myrtlewood and walnut wood. This board is chef-grade and top quality. Perfect for serving, too. "Feet" on the bottom help keep the board stable for vigorous chopping. Priced at $150.</p>
<p><strong>Care of Your Wooden Cutting Board</strong></p>
<p><em><strong>Easy!</strong> </em>Use food-safe products only. This will penetrate natural wood surfaces and protect against drying, splitting and cracking. Rub on when it feels dry to you. Might not be that often, depending on use.</p>
<p><strong>Cleaning:</strong> Wash with soap and warm water as needed, scrub clinging food bits off with a dish brush as needed, rinse and towel-dry immediately. When washing, wet down the entire board, not just one part of it. This helps the wood fibers adjust harmoniously. Set vertically on an edge to dry. Best storage is vertically on an edge as well.</p>
<p>We suggest using our own <a href="https://forestgems.com/product/cutting-board-and-wooden-spoon-care-feeding-treatment/">Spoon and Board Care &#38; Feeding</a> product to care for your cutting board.</p>
<p><strong>TIPS:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Do not allow your wooden cutting board to soak in water.</li>
<li><strong>Never</strong> put wooden cutting boards in the dishwasher.</li>
<li>Do not leave the cutting board near a source of strong heat or steam like a running dishwasher.</li>
<li>Be sure to let house-sitters or guests know this also.</li>
</ul>
<blockquote><p><b><span data-contrast="auto">About Oregon Myrtlewood</span></b></p>
<p>Common Name:<span data-contrast="auto"> Oregon Myrtlewood, Pepperwood, Bay Laurel</span><br />
Latin Name:<span data-contrast="auto"> Umbellularia californica</span><br />
Family:<span data-contrast="auto"> Lauraceae (Laurel)</span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Myrtlewood trees typically must reach 100 to 150 years of age before they become commercially useful. It is estimated that the Myrtlewood tree can live up to 500 years old and can reach a height of 80 feet. The coloring of the wood ranges from tan to red, brown, gray and black. The fragrant Myrtlewood leaves are a common herb called "Bay Leaf" which is used for cooking.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Myrtlewood trees will regrow as shoots from their stump and are also grown from their seeds. They have a strong root system which helps regenerate the species in the wild. New sprouts flourish from cut stumps, windfalls, and nurse logs. Wild trees are difficult to transplant due to their deep tap root system.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Oregon Myrtlewood is a broadleaf evergreen native to Southwestern Oregon and Northwestern California. It grows prolifically in this coastal region.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">In the Bible, the Myrtle tree is of special religious significance, representing fertility and life. Although a larger tree with a little different flower type, Oregon Myrtlewood has a lot of similarities to the Myrtlewood growing in the Holy Land. "Instead of the brier shall come up the Myrtle tree" Isaiah 55:13.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p></blockquote>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Forest Gem's own food-grade Cutting Board and Wooden Spoon Care &#38; Feeding Treatment is perfect for cleaning and maintaining your wood food-safe cooking items and salad bowls.</p>
<p>Four ounce jar lasts a long time. $14.95.</p>
<p>This product is made with just TWO ingredients: The <strong>finest beeswax</strong> that we can find, and pure <strong>food-grade mineral oil</strong>. The perfect ratio results in this product that is soft and easy to use, but never goopy or runny.</p>
<p>No fragrances, colors, or tree nut oils are added, ever.</p>
<p><strong>Thirsty wood will really appreciate it!</strong> Just rub on with a terrycloth rag or microfiber, whatever you prefer, and buff off excess. Wash whatever rag or towel you use along with a regular laundry load, it's not a threat to other items.</p>
<p>Check out the photos. Beyond the kitchen, it's also just what you need to care for wooden picture frames, carvings, butcher block counters, furniture, boxes, and more.</p>
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