We are huge fans of Larch Wood boards - the end grain patterns are so attractive and give each a unique quality...They're boards you want to leave out on your countertops all the time! They can do double duty as a charcuterie board too. 

These boards are also capable of "self-repairing" minor cuts. The vertical grain exposes tightly packed wood fibers that naturally close back up, reducing knife marks and creating a smoother surface. The fibers can also trap and kill bacteria, while the woods absorbency helps it dry quicklypreventing excess moisture and bacterial growth.