Favourite simple cooking utensils

[Kayelle]

Hi Kathleen......
For one thing it's much easier to clean than my old metal steamer like this one....

Fox Run Craftsmen 5591 Steamer,Stainless Steel Adjustable: K

And I never burn myself with the silicone one, and it is great in a skillet, or nearly any size pot. I know you'd love it too.

 

[Kathleen]

Thanks! Easy to clean is always a plus. And I imagine that it is less likely to harbor growth than other kinds of materials. I will definitely keep my eye out for it.

I have been a bit leery of silicon because it feels so floppy to me. Coming from a cast iron background, the less than rigid material has made me nervous. However, I see more and more things made from silicon. The colors and the lightweight factors added with the versatility make it very appealing to me.

 

[Babbadean]

I Love my silicone baster!!!

 

[Kayelle]

Silicone baster? I'll have to check that out.

Kathleen, I also love my silicone basting/pastry brush for the ease of cleaning...I never believed my bristle one was really clean, and no problem with silicone....look at this.......

Amazon.com: Norpro Silicone Basting or Pastry Brush. 9" long with blue bristles: Home & Garden

 

[Kathleen]

Kathleen, I also love my silicone basting/pastry brush for the ease of cleaning...I never believed my bristle one was really clean, and no problem with silicone....look at this....

I have a basting brush and agree: The bristle one never seemed clean and the silicone one feels clean when it is washed. Also, mine does a great job.