Maison La Cornue's impressive table carving board is crafted from solid hornbeam- the same wood used in professional butcher blocks. The board is set on a slight incline that allows the juices to flow down the channels carved on the outer edge of the board.Carved juices are collected in a stainless steel Rolse juice bowl. The stainless bowl is easily removable to be used in the making of gravies or as an 'au jus' dipping bowl.This item is not only a wonderful visual addition to your kitchen- but an extremely functional and well designed accessory.