I'm not sure how that would hold up with hot pans cutting etc. Another thing to consider, actual butcher block tops. you could router and inlay a pine accent. IKEA has 'em for pretty cheap, I just re-did my daughters lower cabinets and used that.

Ikea link:
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/10146525
that is for 8' of counter top, ~$60 so pretty cheap and easy way to go.

Link to more kitchen cab pics:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tonyolsen/3536460815/in/set-72157613333518105/
I treated the top with mineral oil so it won't turn rancid as vegetable oils can.

Tony

: Any thoughts would be great as this is just a theory and most of
: the problems with it have probably not even been thought of yet.

: Thanks
: Dave