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Tableboards by Spinella

Unique and Practical Table Boards

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Tableboards by Spinella

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You're no doubt familiar with cheese boards, bread boards and cutting boards, which come in all shapes, sizes and different woods, but the most unique boards are Tableboards® made by Spinella.

Built long and lean (there are different sizes available), Tableboards® take boards and hot pads to a whole new level. No longer do you need to have four or five hot pads or trivets strewn around the table for the entrees and veggies, but you can organize them on a long wooden board. Tableboards maximize convenience for dinner guests and also add table flair that is elegant yet functional.

Tableboards® are made in the USA and crafted by Amish Craftsman. Neat features of wooden Tableboards include:
  • They are manufactured using maple hardwood with cherry or walnut accents
  • Protect your table from burns or blemishes from hot dishes, pots or casseroles, as well as scratches and cuts from serving at the table
  • Tableboards are slightly elevated
  • Tableboards are available in two sizes: 36” x 12” and 40” x 14 or custom sizes by order
  • Each Tableboard has been conditioned with food-grade oil
  • Tableboards have 4 non-slip cork feet
  • Learn care tips and find answers: Tableboard FAQ
  • Visit the manufacturer's site
Imagine being able to easily place hot casseroles or serving dishes right on the center lane of your table. Guests can conveniently serve and slice pizza or bread with ease. And the need for several (often different) hot pads and trivets for bakeware and hot pots, would be a thing of the past. Tableboards are a showpiece in themselves, though you can add a floral centerpiece to them if you like. They can also hold other tableware essentials such as salt and pepper or cheese and buns.

And what about storage you might ask? The size and design of these allow them to be stored easily, taking only a small footprint beside the buffet or you could even store one in a closet. But really, why would you want to store it? A Tableboard looks stunning on the table, whether placed on a linen tablecloth or a basic table. I would keep it on the table to give it an elegant look, every day of the year. It is functional for any meal, from a light lunch to pot luck and especially for a formal dinner. Since Tableboards are portable, you could even add one to the outdoor patio table. Just remember to bring it in when the dinner is over to protect it from rain and weather.

When it comes to size, choose the width 12" or 14" based on your table to leave room for a full place setting that includes your largest dinner plates, with or without a plate charger - if you occasionally use them. And choose a length suited to your table, being careful to consider its full length with leaf extensions, if your table has these. You may prefer a Tableboard for any dinner, in which case chose a size that fits and looks nice when table extensions are added or left out. The choice of walnut or cherry inserts can either be made to suit your decor or taste. The dark woods add contrast, style and elegance to the Tableboards.
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At Tableboards, you can find a variety of other practical U-Boards which are utility wooden boards for cheese and breads. They also have pastry boards, which are great for rolling out pastry. You can also find Kevlar® oven gloves on this site. Wooden cutting and bread boards are kitchen essentials - every kitchen needs more than one for food preparation and serving.

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What's a Plate Charger?

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