Butcher Block Maple

Butcher Block Maple - A Lasting Tradition And For Good Reason

Butcher block maple carts and islands are tremendously versatile and durable, but they also lend a very beautiful and traditional appearance to any kitchen decor.

A Maple butcher block can be found on almost every style of kitchen island or cart and, of course, is available as a cutting board for use on any countertop or worktable.

Butcher block was first developed in the late 1800's as a solution to sanitation and other problems found in the meat-cutting industry.

Blocks of Hardrock Maple, laminated end or edge grain, were found to be nearly indestructible, easily cleaned and sanitized, and easy on valuable cutlery.

Versatile As An Accessory Or Installed

Butcher block is still used commercially, but today it is available for home use in cutting boards of various thicknesses and shapes, often with skid-proof grommets underneath to protect countertops.

Though Maple is the most common material, butcher blocks can also be found made of bamboo.

Butcher block is commonly used as a work surface on kitchen islands and carts, aswell as on countertops in end-grain lengths.

Many islands combine stainless steel or stone tops - granite or marble, with drop-leaf or inserted butcher block cutting surfaces of Maple, the ideas being that while the butcher block is easy on cutlery, the steel or stone tops are best for working with dough and other cooking ingredients.

Carts are often fitted with butcher block tops so they can double as a work and storage area while cooking but can be moved to other rooms in the home when guests migrate or out to the deck or patio for a family barbecue.

They're very versatile for serving, acting both as a cutting surface for meats, breads and cheeses, and as a serving platform, as well.

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