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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Those with granite, do you actually cut things on the granite without a cutting board? Or put hot pans down without a trivet?

We have granite but always use a cutting board, to keep the knives from dulling and use trivets to protect the surfaces … but you’re saying this is just unnecessary? [/quote]
PP 2 above who loved granite - while I didn't cut everything directly on the granite, I liked that I could occasionally cut something without worrying about making a scratch in the countertop.  It was more of a quick cut item and I was too lazy to walk across the kitchen to where I kept the cutting boards. I would cut a lemon or lime too, and the acid never made a stain. However, I usually used a cutting board, mainly for easier cleanup. Now living with Corian, I don't dare cut anything directly on the counter.

I put many hot pans and cookie sheets right from oven to island. I would then grab a cloth pot holder and move it over, but I liked being able to set things down for a few seconds/minutes without worrying about really damaging the granite. It is advised to use a coaster or pot holder, so you should continue to do so. But if you need to sling a pan out of the oven because the bread is about to burn and you forgot to put a trivet down first, it's probably ok to put it on the counter while you grab the trivet.

I did have the ubiquitous Giallo Veneziano, so if it was hardy enough for hotel check-in desks, it was probably fine for my casual treatment.[/quote]

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