About the Block

     A nice cutting board is a kitchen essential, and with proper maintenance it will last a very long time. For this first comparison I was looking for a three popular cutting boards that are accessible both online and in neighborhood kitchen supply stores. All three are roughly the same size and provide essentially the same function. Yet two of the boards are made in America while one of them the Acacia is made in Thailand. For both of the American companies I have included a link to their own sites as well as a brief snapshot of the communities that you are supporting when you buy the American product.

John Boos & Co :

     These cutting boards are some of the best known cutting boards in the culinary business and are used by numerous elite chef from around the world. They are based in Effingham, IL and have been since 1887. This small American town in 2000 Census had a population of just over 12,000 people

John Mcleod Ltd. :

     This company also owns the Vermont Bowl Company and has been in business since 1967. Nestled in the small town of Wilmington, Vermont and boosting a population of only 2,225 people in the 2000 Census. From their workshop in this small town they turn out some exceptional and beautiful products.