Claire
Master Chef
I, too, like the silicone potholders. Yes, they're less flexible, but they never get burned and I never feel the heat. On top of it, they're good for keeping a mixing bowl or cutting board in place on the counter, and great for a grip when opening jars. It is just getting used to a new texture. If one gets wet, I toss it in the sink and grab another. Oh, and they make a great trivet. I have a half-dozen and love them. I actually dropped one on a hot burner. It warped a bit, I picked it up and threw it out into the snow and threw it away, but in fact it probably was still usable, just ugly. (the burner was really hot, and my back was turned, so it stayed there awhile. Had it been a towel or cloth potholder, I'd have been reaching for a pot to toss over it to put out the fire)