How many cutting boards does it take to make a Christmas meal?
I do not know the answer, but in our kitchen there are times I run out if the dishwasher is partially full. My fully stocked cabinet holds 6 or 7. Sometimes, I do a flip between ingredients, so that is 12-14 clean starting surfaces.
Cutting Boards are any kitchen's most used and under appreciated tools. Different cutting boards are used for different jobs. I think it is time to pause and appreciate them all.
A cutting board can add unique beauty to the kitchen if displayed. Third Sunday Market in Bloomington, IL has a vendor who creates some unique and beautiful cutting boards. He uses the natural imperfections in the wood to create functional beauty.
Homemade Bread on a pretty cutting board is a cozy presentation. There is something welcoming about natural wood. It is why kitchen trends always circle back to including natural wood.
My little brother Matt and I easily recall Mama trying to keep Dad out of the kitchen on Thanksgiving and Christmas until it was time for him to move the stuffed bird to the large wooden cutting board to rest before carving. Dad was always looking to sneak a piece of turkey deliciousness before it was time. Matt and I still love working on a turkey together when time allows. The memories are sweet, and I hope our children remember the laughter and comradery that took place in the kitchen and over a cutting board.
In the world of cutting boards, there are endless options. Titanium options, glass, bamboo, and polyethylene plastic to go along with the traditional wood choices. There are times it is a matter of choosing the right board for the right job. I am a fan of those that have a groove to catch the juices.
Many know that "Bethlehem" means "house of bread." Bread is such a humble thing until you do not have anything to eat. The Israelites were instructed as to how to make the bread before fleeing Egypt. God provided manna daily in the dessert. Manna was literally bread from heaven. Bread is basic and beloved. Most cultures and continents have recognizable breads. Bread can be life sustaining.
"Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst." -John 6:35
I am grateful for the bread and the cutting boards that keep the counter neat and unblemished. Breaking bread together is always special with family, friends, and when shared with strangers.
The same Jesus who was born in a town called "the house of bread" would allow himself to be cut and broken so that we could be made beautiful and whole in the eyes of God. He is still the Bread of Life.
Today, I am grateful for the cutting board.
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