Julie Bove wrote:

> I often use a cheap paper plate as a cutting board. I find it to be
> especially handy for juicy stuff like tomatoes and melons. I don't have
> sticky juice running all over my counter and I can just throw it away
> afterwards. But a cutting board cover? Sheesh!

A paper plate is a good idea, I may try that when I slice tomatoes.
When I cut melons, I cut them on top of a newspaper.

Becca