On Wed, 07 Jan 2009 03:49:18 GMT, Wayne Boatwright wrote:

> On Tue 06 Jan 2009 07:19:55p, Pits09 told us...
>
>> This question has most likely been asked in here before .
>>
>> Plastic chopping boards versus good old fashioned wood boards and
>> blocks
>>
>> for discussion /opinion
>> My vote goes to wood
>>
>
> My vote goes for extra thick vinyl or polyethlene, at least 1/2 to 3/4"
> thick. It's surface is soft enough (compared to harder plastics) to not
> damage blades,
> and all are safe in the dishwasher.
>
> I personally so no advantage to wood, other than appearance. I will admit
> to having beautiful wood carving boards and cheese boards, but they're not
> used on a routine basis.

i think they just feel better. somehow 'warmer.'

your pal,
blake