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Time to throw out your 1980s cookware and tools and discover the amazing new Flubber for the kitchen!
It wiggles, it jiggles, but it doesn't melt.
So many cool new products are now made from silicone. Why?
* It has a high melting temperature (usually up to 600 degrees)
* Food doesn't stick to it -- so clean-up is easy.
* It's usually safe for both freezer and microwave.
* It doesn't absorb flavors of food.
The Coolest New Thing!
Finally -- ice cubes you can hold on to! Amaze your friends with these swizzle sticks made of ice, with fun shapes attached!Available in "poker" style for the card sharks, too.
See just below to order some!
Cool New Stuff -- and Past Favorites
SiliconeZone Garnish Swizzle Cube, Orange
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SiliconeZone Poker Swizzle Cube, Red
"Poker" version with clubs, spades, hearts and diamonds.
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Tried & Tested by the NY Times!
- "Hot Stuff" Recommended by Marian Burros
- Great article from NY Times (January 2007) about using all kinds of silicone products. Burros tells you which are great (potholders, splatter screens, baking mats, brushes), and which aren't so great (some of the baking pans and molds). And how to tell pure silicone from that which contains filled - it's all about the color you see after a twist with your finger.
SEE MODULE BELOW TO BUY THE ITEMS RECOMMENDED IN THIS ARTICLE! - "Yes to Potholders, No to Floppy Pans"
- List of brand-name items to buy, from NY Times (Jan. 2007).
SEE MODULE BELOW TO BUY THE ITEMS RECOMMENDED IN THIS ARTICLE!
As Recommended in NY Times Articles
Isi 17-Inch Silicone Oven Mitt, Black
$40. Comes in 4 colors. Long oven mitt by Orka.
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Tovolo Blue Silicone Splatter Screen
$19.95. Red or blue. Splatter screen by Tovolo.
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Amazon Price: $24.95 (as of 07/13/2009)
HotHandle™ Silicone Cookware Handle Holder - Red
$6.99. Handle covers by Lamson & Goodnow. According to NYT author -- "they will never be removed."
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Yellow Silicone Mini Mitt Potholder Oven Mitt Mit
$8.99. The mitt by Dexas. Available in several colors.
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Egg Poachers - Silicone
$8.95. Lamson & Goodnow egg poachers.
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Collapsible!!
Chef'n COL-542CH Sleekstor Small Collapsible Scoop Colander, Cherry
Large capacity for pasta. Comes in 4 colors. Dishwasher safe (top rack). Collapses for easy storage!
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Amazon Price: $15.95 (as of 07/13/2009)
SleekStor Collapsible Cup and Swivel Spoon Set - Chef'n
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Amazon Price: $51.99 (as of 07/13/2009)
SiliconeZone Flexi Funnel
$6.79. Heat resistant to 572 degrees F. Fold to reduce height or create drip guard. Dishwasher safe.
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Amazon Price: $11.50 (as of 07/13/2009)
All-Purpose Tools
iSi K8611 Silicone "Squid" Brush and Baster, Blue
Brush and baster all in one. Good up to 600 degrees. And it looks like a squid!
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OXO Good Grips Silicone Oven Mitt with Magnet, Gray
OXO mitts come in petite size too!
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SiliconeZone 11-by-15-Inch Non-Skid Flexible Cutting Boards, Set of 4
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Silicone for Baking
SiliconeZone 4-Piece Silicone Bakeware Gift Set, Blue
Great starter kit. Good in oven, freezer or microwave.
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Chef'n Switchit Dual-Ended Long Spatula, Sky
Made with the silicone cast around a steel core. Dual-ended, with a useful narrower scraper that is great for getting the last peanut butter out of jars. Safe for coated pans.
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Sil-Pin Silicone Rolling Pin with Zinc Handles, Red
The dough won't stick to this bad boy, and it looks so cool too! 12 inches long.
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SiliconeZone Large Pastry/Baking Mat
Instead of consuming rolls of aluminum foil or parchment paper, just lay everything out on these reusable durable mats, and bake; the nicely browned goods slide off with no effort and no added grease. Less burn on the bottom, too. As an added bonus they make great kneading boards.
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Kaiser Bakeware Kaiserflex Silicone Muffin Baking Cups, Set of 6
Reusable muffin "tins" that rinse clean. Good up to 500 degrees!
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KitchenAid Silicone Bakeware 9-Inch Round Cake Pan, Red
Moves efficiently from freezer to microwave to oven without buckling,
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Baker's Secret Basics Nonstick Petite Loaf Pan
How about some mini banana bread?
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Lekue Silicone 11-Inch Loaf Pan
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Cutting Boards!
SiliconeZone Non-Skid Flexible Set Of 4 Picto-Boards, Blue Fish, Yellow Chick, Red Cow, Green Carrot
Set of four cutting boards -- chicken, cow, carrot and fish. Heavy grade plastic; Boards measure 16 x 12.25 inches.
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Silicone Zone Easy Slice Flexible, Non-skid Cutting Board
$10.99. For all you exacting perfectionists! Select number of slices form slicing guide and cut wherever that number appears. Center cake, pie or pizza.
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SiliconeZone 11-by-15-Inch Non-Skid Flexible Cutting Boards, Set of 4
$9.89. Lifetime guarantee. Set of four cutting boards made of heavy grade plastic. Non-skid backing; flexible for storage in tight spaces.
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Amazon Price: $11.95 (as of 07/13/2009)
Have Some Fun With Silly-Cone!
SiliconeZone Fish Pancake/Egg Mold, Blue
Brightens up any breakfast. Simply pour in Pancake Batter or Eggs allow to cook as normal. Place mold in pan or griddle with pull tab side up; spray or grease if desired
Flip pancake or egg when ready to cook top side, flip back when top and bottom are both cooked; lift mold from tab and remove. Dishwasher safe.
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SiliconeZone Kids' Pack 10-Piece Baking Set
10-piece kid's bakeware set includes four baking pans, four cookies cutters, and two wooden tools.
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SiliconeZone Heart Muffin Pan, Red
Use this to make your.... LOVE MUFFINS!
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Tropical Silicone Ice Cube Tray Set, 2-Piece
$10.95 for set of 2. One has fruit, the other has fish and seashells.
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More Silicone Goodies at Amazon
SiliconeZone Warmer/Steamer, Orange
Orange covered tray warms pancakes and tortillas and steams veggies. FDA-approved silicone material doesn't absorb flavors or aromas. Nonstick interior finishes releases foods cleanly. Folds up conveniently for versatile storage. Microwave-, oven-, and dishwasher-safe; lifetime guarantee. Also in lime green.
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Norpro 4-Piece Silicone Mini Flexible Pinch Bowl Set, Multicolored
Set of 4 miniature pinch bowls; just pinch bowl to funnel ingredients. Ideal for holding chopped herbs, peppercorns, or sauces, or for serving condiments. Dishwasher-safe; heat-resistant to 500 degrees F; FDA-approved
Each bowl measures 2-1/2 by 1-1/2 inches.
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Amazon Price: $6.90 (as of 07/13/2009)
SiliconeZone Set of Two Ice Tray, Orange
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SiliconeZone 8.25" Flexible Strainer, Red
$15.95. Can be folded flat for space saving storage and turned inside out for quick cleaning. Heat safe to 675 degrees F.
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BAKING - More Great Stuff
SiliconeZone Set of 6 Assorted Standard Muffin Cups: Solid colors
Reusable muffin cups. Can go from -58 degrees F to 572 degrees F. Oven, microwave, freezer and dishwasher safe.
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SiliconeZone New Wave Loaf Cake Pan, Bright Blue / Chocolate
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SiliconeZone New Wave Square Cake Pan, Bright Blue / Chocolate
The advanced wave pattern around the edge of pan provides increased rigidity and integrated handles make it easy to remove the pan from the oven without damaging the contents. The pan can be rolled or folded easily for space-saving storage.
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SiliconeZone New Wave Bund form Pan-10 cup, Bright Blue/Chocolate
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More Silicone Tools
SiliconeZone Mini Spatula/Spoon Set, Red
8 x 1.5 x 1 inches. Strong bamboo handles. heat resistant up to 900 degrees F.
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Amazon Price: $9.00 (as of 07/13/2009)
SiliconeZone Bamboo Slotted Turner, Watermelon Ice
$7.95. Sturdy 12 inch long silicone turner with 4-1/4 inch width.
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