In article >,
Frogleg > wrote:

> On Thu, 8 Jan 2004 10:26:43 +0800, "Raelene"
> > wrote:
>
> >I'd be interesting to hear what ppl think of glass cutting boards.
>
> I figured someone would say "they're not for cutting, but serving or
> decor." However, Googling on
>
> "glass cutting board" dull
>
> brings up many references that include the phrase "won't dull your
> knife," which I simply can't believe.
>
> The most touted "advantage" is that it can be dishwasher-washed and
> cleaned as you would any ceramic or glass item. Heavy-duty tempered
> glass boards, they say, can be used as trivets to protect counters
> from hot dishes. [See a recent thread on glass stove tops cracking.]
>
> There are many 'decorative' examples which might make them attractive
> as platters for something like cheese and crackers.
>
> I recently watched a non-cook cut up veg on an 8"x10" hard plastic
> board with a (dull) paring knife, and it was painful to watch. Every
> slice involved repositioning the veg on the slick surface, grasping
> anew, and giving it a stab.

Glass cutting boards are best used for destroying knives you don't like.

Miche

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