No, because they would get scratched up. I do like it for display though. Very pretty

How lovely! I wouldn't want to see it get all scratched up either, so would probably just display it. I bought an inlaid cutting board from the Etsy seller who made this one (mine's almost identical) a few years ago, never intending to use it to cut on. I just thought it was pretty and I display it near my stove.

If it's completely sealed with a good varnish/polyurethane/whatever, then yes, but never for cutting and probably not for hot things. (And probably never for pomegranates.) Do they say what it's coated with, if anything?

No-- no details other than it should be handwashed (of course).

@Ida that is beautiful!

That is such a pretty board! I wonder if you could buy it and coat it yourself. It's so pretty and I think it would look so lovely for serving.

Yes, as long as it is food safe I would.

All I can think of is maybe using a piece of glass to fit?

I agree w 3katz

I would consider it a piece of art and would not sully it with food that would require cleaning it and possibly compromising the flowers. It is gorgeous. I like for food to become the art, not the serving piece. I prefer more plain serving dishes that become the background to beautiful food. I could imagine putting a bowl on it with crackers or similar, next to a serving dish or board with the other food to be served.

It reminds me of the pieces my maternal grandmother painted in the late 70s/early 80s. Although hers were on old, distressed wood. It is very pretty, and agree as long as there is no cutting, okay to use for serving.

That's beautiful! I would love to add that to my cutting board collection. No, I'd just display it.

Is it food safe? Or is it meant to just be decorative. I guess you could if what you were serving was in little bowls. A couple of dips with a basket of crackers beside it or a tray of vegies.

No, display only, especially since you don't know what finish it has. Wood that comes in contact with food should be plain wood with only a food safe oil on it.

It IS food safe .. and while it doesn't mention a finish, i suspect it is raw wood. I will confirm when they arrive (i bought 3). Hand washing is norm for wood serving boards regardless but i am sure it protects the design.

Thank you all! Some of the recipients are very practical folks and/or downsizing and wouldn't want something that could only be displayed.

FYI they are on NM for 50 and 65 (two different sizes) ... much cheaper from Fitz & Floyd directly or the big river.

I would buy a decorative board like that just to put on display to decorate my kitchen. Maybe I'd be fine to use it to display sliced bread or crackers. but I think an assortment of cheeses would look too busy and I'd be worried that repeated cutting with the cheese knives would scratch the design.

Yeah, I have done a job on my JK Adams serving board by cutting on it. I will try to revive it with oil but I think ANY serving board has the same risk. The design may make it more precious but I don't know.. I guess I decided that I'd take the chance and let them decide whether to use it or display it.

I am really pleased that I found them. They are enchanting and perfectly round out a set of gifts for three different people. I hope they look as nice IRL.

How big are they? They are very pretty.

Bigger than they look.. the big one is 16" x 9"

The smaller size is 14" x 8" (with the handle) here's a photo of the smaller one and the other design. The designs are available in both sizes.

Pricing on the big A is $28 and $37 .. so much less than NM

I like that their animals look like they were painted by someone who has actually LOOKED at wasps and dragonflies, unlike almost every other insect-themed kitchenware.

I just wanted to follow up in case I got someone else interested in these ...

There is a thick shiny (resin?) finish on the front and side of boards that completely takes away from the natural design for me. Given the questions about the finish-- perhaps the finish will be a plus for some-- but it really changed the vibe for me. I will be returning all three.

(Im sick and my internal clock is off .. yes, I am opening packages at 2am!)

Feel better, Funky. I would have sent back too.

I send at least half of what I order back.