THIS GENUINE SLATE BOARD HAS TEXTURED EDGES AND PADDED FEET. YOU CAN USE TO SERVE CHEESE AND CRACKERS, FRUITS, OR ANY OF YOUR FAVORITES THAT YOU WISH TO DISPLAY. USE CHALK TO WRITE ON THE BOARD TO LABEL THE FOOD OR WRITE A SPECIAL MESSAGE TO YOUR GUESTS. THE CHALK WILL WIPE CLEAN WITH A DAMP CLOTH.