A cutting board integrated with an associated washing device is provided. The washing device includes a kitchen appliance such as a dishwasher. The cutting board is configurable with the washing device in a variety of ways. The cutting board is incorporated into the washing device and extendable from the front of the washer for use in preparing food. After use, the board is retracted back into the washer for cleaning.

A cutting board to cooler lid securing system is described. A cutting board includes a cutting surface and a bottom surface that includes at least two cavities. Each cavity of the at least two cavities has one or more embedded magnets and is configured to receive a magnetic protrusion of at least two magnetic protrusions mounted to a lid of a cooler. The at least two cavities and the at least two magnetic protrusions form a securing system to mechanically and magnetically secure the cutting board to the cooler.

A multifunctional kitchen apparatus that may be used for cutting, storing, and serving consumables is disclosed. The apparatus may comprise a rectangle-shaped board under which a pair of flip trays and a pair of removable trays may be placed. The pair of flip trays may be pivotably connected to a front support of the board thereby making it rotatable along a fixed axis. When positioned in a retracted configuration, the pair of flip trays may rest within a first pair of tray slots provided beneath the board. When positioned in an extended configuration, the pair of flip trays may swivel outwards from the side portions of the board and rests parallelly along the front-side portion of the board. Further, the apparatus may comprise of a pair of removable trays capable of being placed within a second pair of tray slots provided beneath the first pair of tray slots.

A method of chopping or cutting a food item on a cutting board which involves configuring and holding a flexible cutting board in a U-shaped configuration and chopping or cutting a food item in the bottom of the U-shaped configuration. Particles of the food item that would otherwise traject off a flat cutting board are contained between the side walls of the U-shaped configuration of the flexible cutting board and un-chopped and un-cut pieces of the food item fall downward into the bottom of the U-shaped configuration of the flexible cutting board. Also provided is the combination of a flexible cutting board and a cutting board holder that receives and holds a flexible cutting board in the U-shaped configuration.

Embodiments of an outdoor cooking station having heating elements extending to define a griddle portion and a range portion of the cooking station. The griddle portion may include a griddle covered with a hood pivotably mounted to the griddle. The range portion may include a grate with heating elements sized to heat, for example, fluids in a receptacle on the cooking station. Further, the grate of the range portion may be sized and configured to removably secure a cage for safely holding and maintaining the receptacle over the grate.

The present invention relates to a cutting board of the present invention with an integral, recessed tray, to hold the cut-up pieces of vegetables or fruits from rolling or sliding off the edges of the cutting board and sloped walls to facilitate the cut-up pieces of fruits and vegetables easily sliding out of the recessed tray when transferring them, recessed drain channels, which catch juices and liquids, and drain them into the recessed tray, and a recessed drain spout in each of the two outside corners of the recessed tray, to allow the liquids in the tray to be easily drained out of the tray, without any spills or mess.

A method of chopping or cutting a food item on a cutting board which involves configuring and holding a flexible cutting board in a U-shaped configuration and chopping or cutting a food item in the bottom of the U-shaped configuration. Particles of the food item that would otherwise traject off a flat cutting board are contained between the side walls of the U-shaped configuration of the flexible cutting board and un-chopped and un-cut pieces of the food item fall downward into the bottom of the U-shaped configuration of the flexible cutting board. Also provided is the combination of a flexible cutting board and a cutting board holder that receives and holds a flexible cutting board in the U-shaped configuration.

Cutting board system with bowl/container attachment ring is a cutting board or butcher block with a free floating rigid bowl/container attachment ring around the perimeter of the cutting board or butcher block that is used to reversibly attach a special bowl or container thereto. The rigid free floating bowl/container attachment ring is a strong and sturdy support member that will not bend, twist, or deflect under the pressure of rigorous use of the cutting board or butcher block. Rigid free floating bowl/container attachment ring works in tandem with an L-shaped flange or rib on a bowl or container wherein the L-shaped flange or rib on a bowl or container is reversibly attachable to the rigid free floating bowl/container attachment ring. It is an optional aspect of cutting board system with bowl/container attachment ring to include a series of interchangeable multicolored cutting surfaces that may be placed on top of cutting board wherein certain colored cutting surfaces are used solely or specifically with certain foods or food groups in order to prevent cross contamination of the cutting board or butcher block between foods or food groups.

Cutting board system with bowl/container attachment ring is a cutting board or butcher block with a free floating rigid bowl/container attachment ring around the perimeter of the cutting board or butcher block that is used to reversibly attach a special bowl or container thereto. The rigid free floating bowl/container attachment ring is a strong and sturdy support member that will not bend, twist, or deflect under the pressure of rigorous use of the cutting board or butcher block. Rigid free floating bowl/container attachment ring works in tandem with an L-shaped flange or rib on a bowl or container wherein the L-shaped flange or rib on a bowl or container is reversibly attachable to the rigid free floating bowl/container attachment ring. It is an optional aspect of cutting board system with bowl/container attachment ring to include a series of interchangeable multicolored cutting surfaces that may be placed on top of cutting board wherein certain colored cutting surfaces are used solely or specifically with certain foods or food groups in order to prevent cross contamination of the cutting board or butcher block between foods or food groups.

A cutting board assembly is described. The cutting board assembly includes a cutting board, a docking station, and a computing device. The cutting board includes a cutting surface affixable to an electronics portion. The electronics portion includes a digital display. The docking station is configured to receive the cutting board. The docking station includes: at least one speaker, at least one camera, at least one microphone, and a wireless charger. The computing device includes an application. The application is in wireless communication with the electronics portion and one or more of the at least one speaker, at least one camera, and at least one microphone.