A disposable cutting sheet for cutting and preparation of food items thereon includes a first cut-resistant layer having a first surface area and including an absorbent ply and a thermoplastic material ply, wherein the thermoplastic ply of the first layer includes a plurality of apertures therein. The...http://www.google.com/patents/US6991844?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6991844 - Disposable cutting sheet