Why choose olive wood kitchen utensils? My favorite is Bérard France

If you're like me, a lover of beautiful things in the kitchen, you know that a good utensil isn't just practical: it tells a story. And among the materials that appeal to me the most, there is without a doubt olive wood . Authentic, warm, durable... This Mediterranean wood gives kitchen utensils a crazy charm - and believe me, it's not just a matter of aesthetics!

Today, I want to talk to you about the benefits of olive wood in the kitchen, but also to introduce you to a brand that I love and that I was lucky enough to integrate into Amphitria : Bérard France . An emblematic house of French artisanal know-how, which I discovered a few years ago and which has never left me since.

🌿 A noble and ecological wood for the kitchen

Olive wood is, above all, a natural material full of character. Coming from Mediterranean trees that are often centuries old, it is harvested with respect for life cycles, only when the tree no longer bears fruit. No unnecessary felling , no intensive cultivation: we are in a sustainable, almost sacred logic.

It is this respectful approach that I try to defend through Amphitria.com , and it is also what attracted me to Bérard France , which works exclusively with selected and hand-crafted olive wood, without chemicals.

🔥 Heat and odor resistant

Olive wood is a marvel when it comes to its use. It's naturally dense and hard , making it highly heat-resistant—perfect for stirring hot dishes without worrying about the wood warping or cracking. Another bonus: its high natural oil content naturally protects it from moisture, stains, and odors.

Concretely? Unlike other woods or plastic utensils, olive wood does not retain the smell of garlic or onion , and it does not scratch with the slightest stroke of a spoon. It ages beautifully, and with a little vegetable oil from time to time, it will stay like new for years.

✨ Each piece is unique

One of the things I love most about olive wood utensils is their veined, irregular grain . Each piece is literally unique. It's as if nature has left its signature. When I pick up a Bérard spoon, I immediately feel the difference: the touch is silky, the grip is instinctive, and the object exudes a real soul.

At Bérard France , each utensil—whether it's a spoon, a cutting board, a spatula, or a mortar—is carved from a single piece of wood , by hand, in workshops located in the heart of the Jura region. There's no industrial cutting, no glue. Just the hand of the craftsman, the beauty of the wood, and respect for the gesture.

🇫🇷 Bérard France: French craftsmanship at the service of your kitchen

If I chose to offer Bérard France on Amphitria , it is because this brand embodies exactly the values ​​that I want to defend: the love of beauty, goodness, and sustainability . Since 1892, Bérard has been handcrafting olive wood utensils with exceptional quality standards. It is one of the rare companies that can claim 100% artisanal know-how , rooted in French traditions.

It's no coincidence that their products are found in many chefs' kitchens or in homes where people enjoy elegant entertaining. Each Bérard piece is a bit of southern sunshine, a touch of elegance, and a true pleasure to use every day.

🥄 Which olive wood utensils should you choose?

On Amphitria.com, I have carefully selected a collection of Bérard France olive wood utensils to meet all needs:

• Serving spoons and spatulas in various shapes, ideal for your stir-fries, risottos or homemade sauces

• Cutting boards with generous lines, perfect for cutting, serving or presenting your cheeses and cold meats

• Sturdy and beautiful olive wood mortars for preparing your homemade pestos or spices

• Honey spoons , olive forks , openwork spatulas ... Little wonders to give as gifts or to treat yourself to

💡 Maintaining your olive wood utensils: my advice

A good olive wood utensil deserves a little love. Here are my care tips to keep them looking beautiful for a long time:

1. Hand wash with a soft sponge and a little warm water

2. Avoid the dishwasher , which could dry out the wood

3. Dry immediately after washing, without leaving to soak.

4. Apply a little olive or grapeseed oil once a month to nourish the wood

With these few simple steps, your utensils will remain shiny, supple and beautiful for years.

🌟 In summary: why adopt olive wood in your kitchen

• 🌱 Sustainable, natural and ecological

• 🔥 Heat and odor resistant

• 🎨 Unique in its veins and feel

• 🇫🇷 Handcrafted in France with Bérard

• 💫 Elegant, warm, and full of character

👉 Discover the entire collection of Bérard France olive wood utensils at amphitria.com . Each piece is an invitation to cook differently, with more awareness, more pleasure... and much more style!