Dee Dee wrote:
> "James Silverton" > wrote in message
> news:qzIvi.1053$jU4.568@trnddc02...
>> kilikini wrote on Sun, 12 Aug 2007 14:37:35 -0400:
>>
>>>>
>> k> Unfortunately, I'm the dishwasher in this house. :~)
>> k> Maybe I should be looking into getting a plastic cutting
>> k> board then? This particular wood cutting board has some
>> k> sentimental value. It was made by my husband's uncle, so
>> k> we'd like to somehow keep it. Do you recommend switching to
>> k> plastic?
>>
>> Maple boards can look beautiful but I am convinced that plastic ones
>> are more sanitary and a bleach/detergent solution can be used to
>> sterilize them if washing by hand. There is usually quite a choice
>> of long-lasting plastic boards in places like Bed, Bath and Beyond
>> etc.
>>
>> James Silverton
>> Potomac, Maryland
>>
> Sometimes you can pick up an assortment at Big Lots, too, for a buck
> or two. Try it as well, if you have one nearby.
>
> There could be other uses for your board if it is sentimental - if it
> is not to thick and heavy. Use it for serving, say, bread, or an
> assortment of little dishes (condiments), or leaving things on your
> table like salt, pepper, vinegar, etc.
> Just a thought.
> Dee Dee

We do have a Big Lots, actually, and that's a good suggestion, Dee Dee.
Thanks! As for serving anything on the old board, we're pretty informal
around here.. :~) We don't even have a kitchen table. This house is so
small, we don't have room! (But that would be a nice suggestion, too!)

kili