I also picked a piece that was pretty flat across the top and without any cracks/crevices. Wash well first, let dry and coat with olive oil as this oil is food safe. Remember that slate should not be cut on but used as a presentation plate.

It’s just a flat piece of slate with some felt padding on the bottom. I feel embarrassed writing a guest post about it because its so simple!


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When you get home, give it a thorough washing because there was a lot of dirt caked on. Not sure if slate is the same as granite but if you put it in the freezer for a while, it keeps your cheese cold in the blazing sun! You can also set these (or granite as mentioned above) on bricks and set sterno under them to keep appetizers warm! Soapstone chalk is also food safe and works better than regular chalk for writing on the oiled surface. Spilling all the details on recreating this for your sweetheart on the blog today!

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This area is world famous for producing slate roofs and other residential, industrial, and commercial products for more than a century. Soapstone, chalk, crumbs, and liquids wipe off easily with a damp sponge or towel. Boards that do not have cork feet on the bottom are dishwasher safe. This is a natural occurrence and does not compromise the integrity of the slate. Mineral oil helps protect the integrity of the slate and maintains a slightly polished look. This is a natural occurrence and the result of food grade mineral oil seeping into the engraving.

Our slate cheese boards and coasters are always at least 3/8″ thick. Our cheese boards can also be washed with a sponge and dish soap.

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The dark color of natural slate enhances the presentation of your cheeses and makes the various colors more vibrant and attractive. Wooden cheese boards are also an excellent choice for serving your cheeses.

Keeping your cheeses looking good and tasting good while being served is paramount. We suggest you seal your slate with mineral oil to maintain its deep luster and keep cheeses from sticking thus making cleanup a breeze.


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They help maintain the moisture levels in your cheeses and stand up well to sharp knives.

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This will condition the surface and help create a barrier between the slate & food. Coat all surfaces of the slate with olive oil, then scrub and rinse slate again. Once you’ve scrubbed and rinsed the second time, apply one last coat of olive oil and dab away the excess. You can also refrigerate the slate to keep your cute cheese cold, it’s a win/win! The answer to that is yes and no depending on if you are using it for it’s intended purpose (this is also why the conditioning process is important).

Olive oil can and will turn rancid, that’s why chefs tell you to never seal your wooden or other boards with it. My concern is that olive oil becomes rancid and will then leave a layer of rancid oil on your board.

Coat all surfaces of the slate with olive oil, then scrub and rinse slate again. Once you’ve scrubbed and rinsed the second time, apply one last coat of olive oil and dab away the excess.

You can also refrigerate the slate to keep your cute cheese cold, it’s a win/win! The answer to that is yes and no depending on if you are using it for it’s intended purpose (this is also why the conditioning process is important). This will condition the surface and help create a barrier between the slate & food. That, coupled with a stimulating french pear cider… could possibly be in heaven. There’s nothing to lose and everything to gain here, including more time with your family and more money in your wallet. Out of curiosity, why not use food grade mineral oil, as you would for wooden cutting boards?

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The response was so overwhelmingly positive that the two set out to produce a line of slate products. It would look absolutely beautiful if we were entertaining, but it’s so easy-to-use and practical that we can use it any day. I liked the idea of the artsy look, with the ability to write on it.


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We live in a cramped apartment, so it was nice to have something so aesthetically pleasing and sleek.

We don’t want to take any chances, since this might be a defective board, so we’ll gladly help you with a replacement. We carry thousands of unique and unusual gifts, from fun jewelry and cool accessories to creative home decor and kitchen items.

After using the material as trivets and coasters in their own home, the duo discovered that this distinctive, organic surface also makes a stunning backdrop for cheeses & hors d’oeuvres. Packaged with a burlap bag alongside chalk and anti-slip padded cork feet. Wipe it down with a drop or two of oil per year for a polished look.

We live in a cramped apartment, so it was nice to have something so aesthetically pleasing and sleek. I still like the idea but this product seemed to have been handled by rollers. She used the cheese board the next day for entertaining and received multiple compliments. It would look absolutely beautiful if we were entertaining, but it’s so easy-to-use and practical that we can use it any day. It was not only functional, but a great conversation piece as well! The soapstone chalk is very nice and it easily washes off the cheeseboard. The photo shows this board with what looks like a crack all the way through. These veins are normal, and show that the slate is natural–but if the line shows up on both sides, it’s likely a crack.

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Don’t skimp on this part, and don’t think you can get away with one grit and make it nice. If your board is relatively smooth from a planer, then start with about a 80 grit on an orbital sander. Next hit it with some 120, then 220, then 320, and if you’re really going for that silky feel – 400 with a hand block sanding in the direction of the grain. Next blow the dust off with a compressor or use a tack cloth to get the dust off. You can apply a few coats, making sure it soaks into the wood plenty.

Walnut because it’s super sexy, but also is really good to work with and will give a great finish.

I have access to great pieces of wood, but you can make a fancy shape, leave it square, or anything really.


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You really have to step down with the grit, and this will make not only a better product, but it’ll go faster too. After you have sufficiently smoothed out any major imperfections, it’s time to change the grit.

At this point, the bare wood will be so smooth you won’t want to stop touching it.

Apply some mineral oil to the wood with a soft cloth and then remove any excess with another cloth.

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Apply the stencil to the stone (keeping in mind handle placement) and press all of the edges firmly to avoid any bleeding underneath. Optional: you can wipe down your slate cheese board with a coating of food-safe/appropriate mineral oil to help seal the stone.

This slate cheese board / slate cheese tray was made from an old roof tile and some etching cream! While they will chip away over time, you do want to remove as many frayed pieces as possible before you start etching. Paint on your glass etching cream in a thick layer and let sit for 20 minutes. Remove your stencil and wash your slate cheese board / tile thoroughly. This step isn’t necessary, and will turn your lettering from light to dark as above.

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To make the concrete food-safe, just coat with a food-safe wax like pure carnauba or bees wax. I would never have thought of cement for this project but it turned out looking awesome. Or did you treat the cheeseboard with a food-grade sealant of some kind?

I have made a wooden cutting board with beeswax as my final top coat and you just can’t beat the feel of that. Be the first to know of upcoming workshops, dinners, gatherings, and more.

Concrete can be heavy…at this size, however, it’s very manageable…and lighter than a marble or slate board. There also some great sealers made for concrete countertops that would work wonderfully. I made a concrete cheese board per your wonderful directions, now just curious if it is necessary to treat it with 100% beeswax or if it is okay to keep it untreated, as is.

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Since you’re just writing with chalk, you can easily wipe it away at the end of the evening. I used 3 coats of kilz and 3 coats of chalkboard paint to make sure the pieces of chalk wouldn’t score through all the way to the glass. What a marvelous idea for something that won’t be ruined outside on the porch! Do not repurpose, repost or redistribute without written permission.

As always all the opinions, thoughts, and ideas listed above are my own. Do you mind telling me where you find the wooden swizzle sticks you use for your cheese markers? I have three of them at home and it looks like that size fits perfectly on top!

Buying simple cheeseboards and using them to instantly add more excitement in your simple or friend’s party is now not difficult at all. Do not repurpose, repost or redistribute without written permission.

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And is the texture of the knife cutting on the tile annoying (like fingers down a chalkboard)? One thing to keep in mind is that the underside of slate is usually pretty rough, so you need cork, felt or something if you are putting it on a surface that could become scratched by it. I have a few slate tiles (not for food), and if you get them wet they smell like a river bottom – not very appetizing in my book. Furthermore, the underside of tiles are unglazed, so they will absorb any liquids through the bottom. I just glued some little felt feet on them so they don’t scratch my table. If you’re taking a picnic along, you should know a few food safety rules so you can pack, transport, and eat your meal without the threat of food poisoning.

I have a harder time thinking it would be good for something like steak, because of juices running off the flat surface. Also, you don’t really want to cut anything on a tile or stone surface, as it will dull your knives.

I just glued some little felt feet on them so they don’t scratch my table.

I would not use a tile as a plate as you don’t know what materials were used in the tile itself or in the glazing liquid. Can’t find a recipe, can someone give me a suggestion for pan seared, then low roasted rib? We used to frequent a restaurant that served salads on large, ceramic square tiles, which were placed on the table in a “diamond” position. Some one in my neighborhood threw out a bunch of granite 12×12 tiles.


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A classic gremolata perfumes the lamb; the mixture of garlic, lemon, and parsley holds its own against the strong flavor of the meat.

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We are glad to provide sample for your evaluation free of charge, freight collect. Yes, all pieces are made from natural slate, hand-finished with rough or cut edge. If you treat it like your kitchen dish or glass, it will be perfectly fine.

Each detail perfectly reflects the inner property and artistic quality of slate which is completely suitable for indoors and outdoors decoration. Yes, we are factory with over 10 years experience in slate mining, processing, manufacturing and marketing. We care about customers’ benefit and are proud of 0% complaint over past 10 years.

Our slates are unique in shape, texture, colour, which means no two pieces will be same. A regular 5-6mm slate board can handle having dozens of times its own weight on top of it. But it is likely to break if hit sharply by something hard or dropped on a hard surface. Mineral oil helps protect the integrity of the slate and maintains a slightly polished look.

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As you see from above, there are many types of slate on the market and no, not all slate is food-safe.

Even the best slates for use in food settings (like ours) require some form of sealing. The easiest way to think of natural slate like ours is that is is very similar to porcelain or glass. If you treat your slate like you would any dish or glass from your kitchen, your slate will be perfectly fine!

In fact, some slate is very porous and can actually trap food and bacteria. A normal slate can handle having dozens of times it own weight on top of it. It is very hard and durable but it is likely to break if it is hit sharply by something hard or dropped on a hard surface.

Our slate boards can also be washed with a sponge and dish soap. That is why we use clear acrylic feet to level it which makes it flat for use.

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In fact, it is so easy you’ll wonder why you haven’t thought of this yet. All opinions expressed are our own, derived from our personal experience. Like any plate used for serving food, no slate or tile is food-safe if it is not properly cleaned between uses. I actually just leave the board setting out on the counter so it is always accessible. I aren’t big wine drinkers (for health reasons), but about once a year we like to stop at a new vineyard and taste their wines. It’s amazing how the perfect wine brings out the perfect flavors in chocolate. Whether you’re cooking, crafting or creating for your family, you’re bound to find inspiration. Republishing posts in their entirety is prohibited without permission.

Then, as long as you wash your tile between uses and keep them clean, they are food safe.

Be sure to clean the area where the felt pads will be applied to ensure it is free of dust.

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