This beautiful carving board is practical for slicing meats yet beautiful enough to bring right to the table and serve from when entertaining a crowd. The board measures 20 by 14 inches, which is large enough to carve bigger hams or roast turkeys, and has a thickness of 3/4 of an inch, making it sturdy enough to carry heavy roasts to the table. A 1-inch-wide channel along the edge of the board catches any meat juices before they overflow onto a tabletop or cloth. The opposite side of the board is smooth and can be used as a secondary prep surface for chopping vegetables or kneading bread dough. This environmentally-sustainable product is created from reclaimed North American hardwood that has been carefully selected for quality and purchased from mills throughout the country. The board is then hand-crafted by skilled woodworkers in Wisconsin--an area known for its rich woodworking tradition. Wood is hand-sanded and finished with a food-grade oil to protect it against cracking and warping. Periodic treatment with wood oil (Snow River’s own brand is recommended) will keep this carving board in good-as-new condition. --Cristina Vaamonde