The Baking Queen

Butchers block has been around for a long time in professional kitchens and is now becoming more commonly seen in home kitchens. butcher block consists of several boards that are glued together side by side, providing a great cutting surface.

These boards have been used by professional butchers and chefs for years and are now finding their way into homes as a great alternative to granite countertops.

While stone-like building materials have been popular for years, granite and similar products can be expensive and you certainly would not want to cut on them directly, chances are you would place a butchers block board on top of your stone-like counter to prep a steak. Why not just have your counters be built out of butcher block.

This material holds up well and provides a very different look to your kitchen. butchers block is typically manufactured from Maple and its naturally attractive surface matches wood cabinets of any type of wood or color of stain nicely. Maple contrasts darker woods such as Cherry very nicely and also matches maple cabinets with a touch of style.

There are two styles of butcher block: end grain and edge grain.

The process of making butchers block chopping boards is simple. Once the boards are cut to your specification you simply apply glue and put it under pressure such as that of a vice and you then just need to stain or oil the wood to preserve it and you have a great gift for mom or even dad.

Butchers and chefs have used end grain boards for years as their preference for cutting surfaces. butchers block is more durable than polyurethane and it is actually better for the knife. The knife will slide between the grains on and end grain butcher block chopping board and therefore will allow the knife to stay sharper longer.

End grain butchers block work surfaces make a nice decorative gift for anybody. They are not only usable but they are also attractive and the user will prepare dinner and remember that you went through the trouble of making this project specifically for them.

Regardless of which style you choose or if you make it yourself or buy it at a flea market or even from a major home goods store butchers block is a great way to provide your kitchen with an attractive and durable look.

Butchers block comes in many colors, depending on the types of wood used and the oil they are stained with, although often the natural wood color shows through instead.

If you are thinking about redoing your kitchen then you owe it to yourself to consider seriously whether you want the more costly stone-like counters or if you want to keep costs down and do the wise thing and build with butchers block counters.

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