brooklyn1 wrote:
> On Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:00:38 -0500, "Jean B." > wrote:
>
>> brooklyn1 wrote:
>>> On Tue, 01 Dec 2009 08:45:02 -0500, "Jean B." > wrote:
>>>
>>>> Mookie wrote:
>>>>> On Nov 30, 9:38 pm, Sqwertz > wrote:
>>>>>> On Mon, 30 Nov 2009 19:29:03 -0500, brooklyn1 wrote:
>>>>>>> Taters, peppers, n' eggs... decided to omit the onions and the gravy.
>>>>>>> ---->http://i47.tinypic.com/1tpzfb.jpg
>>>>>> Oh My ****ing God.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Change out that nasty Formica before you take pictures like that.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> -sw
>>>>> Steve, wouldn't that comment be more appropriate in
>>>>> rec.food.counterculture? Who cares what anyone's counters look like
>>>>> as long as they're clean? Lots of us can't or choose not to afford
>>>>> granite and our food still tastes good.
>>>>> Ruth
>>>> Besides, granite etc. can emit radon. Why should anyone dictate
>>>> what someone else's counters are made of?
>>> While I'm still here I prefer "happy" colors... there'll be plenty of
>>> time for granite in the grave.
>> heh! That being said, I was in a kitchen design place today--just
>> a preliminary reconnoitering. The countertop material that most
>> appeals to me this far is Staron's Pebble Ebony.
>>
>> See:
>>
>> http://staron.com/colors.jsp
>>
>> That's a pretty lousy little picture though. It is black with
>> mica-like speckles.
>
> It's too dark for my taste, and too shiny... would too easily show
> pussycat paw prints. LOL I favor mid range to light coloring and I
> like a little texture... I like to actually cook... I don't want
> kitchen counters that would need the maintenance of a black stretch
> limo, or a material that reminds me of a hearse.
> Also check out the products at Formica.com.

Shall do. Of course, I will read reviews etc. I just thought
that was aesthetically appealing!

I don't think I have ever had a counter with texture--unless you
mean not just totally slick feeling.

--
Jean B.