Opinions on This Product: Beauty vs Practicality

[jenf]

I am just curious what everyone thinks about this product. It is so pretty, but how practical is it? Do you use it alot? Would you recommend it?

 

[BethCooks4U]

I rarely use mine.

 

[mom2leelee]

It seems like it would be one of those things you only break out when you are having a formal dinner or during the holidays.

 

[tiffanypatton79]

it is very pretty, but i haven't ordered one b/c i saw my recruter's it's all marked up and def. takes away that pretty factor. Maybe get the cheese one to show off the bamboo and yet not have a large item?~tiffanyp

 

[jaye]

I am getting one in November, off of a show that I am having! I think that while it's not something I will use often, I will definitely use it. And I don't mind if it gets marked up. It's not something that I can imagine taking to a demonstration, and I actually use everything that I own. My cutting boards which I do take to shows, have knife marks in them, ESPECIALLY with the new knives... but that's what boards are for... to take a beating so your counters don't. I also have the old carving platter that PC the stoneware one with the cutting board insert. Rarely use that one, but it comes in handy. I just don't like how small it is, that's why I am looking forward to getting the bamboo carving board.That's just my .02. Jaye

 

[pamperedbecky]

How funny that I saw this post....I just used mine tonight!! Granted, I was cooking up a turkey I got from my old job last Christmas as our employee gift that's been in the freezer since then. I needed to make room in my freezer, plus I'm having my first-ever Thanksgiving this year and I needed to practice! It IS beautiful and the side with the little well worked GREAT to hold all the juices and kept the turkey from moving around too much while I carved it. The roasting pan was perfect and I especially loved the Meat Lifters because that made transferring the bird SO much easier!

I probably won't be pulling those things out too often, but I'll be so glad to have them when I do. If you can get that Carving Board for 60% off as a host in November, I say go for it! Those Turkey Basics recipe cards are great too! The turkey was very yummy!!! Now I'm psyched for hosting Thanksgiving for my family and my in-laws----17 people total!

 

[RachelNguyen]

The Bamboo Carving board was what convinced me to have my first show!I bought the bamboo cutting board because in the winter, I roast a lot of chickens and beef and pork roasts and got tired of getting the juices all over my counter and floor.I had a cheap polyethylene board that didn't hold enough liquid.All my heavy wooden boards would crack and split, no matter how carefully I dried them after washing.I had one wooden board that fit into a metal tray, which did hold the juices, but cleaning it was kind of gross because the juices would seep under the board, so it was always a mess to wash.So I bought the bamboo board for totally practical reasons. It is laminated layers, so it will never split. Plus the juice wells are deep enough to handle any roast. I love my board! I bought an extra one to give as a gift and will be selling the heck out of them at my November shows!!!PS: It is true that the smooth surface gets scored by the knives... but I think it is still gorgeous.

 

[bbauman07]

on top of that the bamboo used isn't a food source for animals

I say it is a holiday must have

 

[pamperedlinda]

I Love this board!I got my Carving Board as a SS bonus last year, I love it and use it all the time. Yes, it has knife marks on it, but that just shows that I use it. This board is great for carving (remember, it's not a cutting board but a carving board). I even use it for just a little chicken (with my meat lifters!) I also use it in the summer time for my watermelon - it fits in the dipped area and doesn't roll off my board. I have several hosts and guests who have orderd it and they all love it too.

 

[cmdtrgd]

I just think it is pretty. I tell people that it is one item that will make you look like you cook if you just leave it out on the counter. Plus, get a roasted chicken from the grocery store and carve it on there - who knows if you roasted it yourself!

 

[DebbieJ]

I don't think it's a good value at full price, but I will be getting one as a host this month too. We hosted Thanksgiving last year and carving that turkey was a MESS without it!

 

[pamperedinAlaska]

I have had several guests/hosts order the board, and they all rave about it. It's looks, it's quality, and that it actually works! I'm getting one in a couple of weeks...and am really looking forward to it. I'm sure there will be knife marks...

 

[chefkristin]

It is beautiful! But it is so heavy that I won't bring it to my shows. I haven't used it either and I have had it for about a year.

 

[klsnyder]

I love mine. I bring it to every show, and I sell them like hotcakes!!!! I bought it before I became a consultant, and I can not imagine not having it. Do a little reading up on food-bourne diseases and bamboo, I promise you will want one and so will all of your guests!!!