Silicone Kitchenware

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Do you use silicone kitchenware?

I'm thinking of buying a new set for my kitchen soon.

The pros of silicone are numerous: it can be recycled even though it is not biodegradable. For example, you can buy silicon baking mats to use instead of parchment paper (which can be expensive and a waste). It can be used up to 428 degree F and it bakes evenly in the oven. Nothing sticks to the silicone items. It is also stain-resistant. It also can be used in the dishwasher (we parents of young children or busy folks appreciate that feature!)

They have made so many different kinds of products! Have you used any? What do you think? :hmm:
 
I have a few and LOVES it! I wanted buy more but pricey! A lot easier to get them cleaned up too! However I will still keep the glass one for baking chicken or whatever. I have pot holder and it is awesome!

My plan to get
cupcake tin pan (I dunno what was it called though)
loaf pan
cake pan
cupcake (same idea as paper ones for cupcakes)
baking mats (I have one and wanted more! LOVE IT!!)
I am not sure what else..
 
We have one set of the baking pans. They work great but you have to be careful when removing from oven because of their flexibility so you don't put cracks in cakes,etc by bending them.
 
Yep, we have them. They are great! I agree with Botti about being careful when taking it out of the oven.
 
LakeTahoe said:
I have a few and LOVES it! I wanted buy more but pricey! A lot easier to get them cleaned up too! However I will still keep the glass one for baking chicken or whatever. I have pot holder and it is awesome!

My plan to get
cupcake tin pan (I dunno what was it called though)
loaf pan
cake pan
cupcake (same idea as paper ones for cupcakes)
baking mats (I have one and wanted more! LOVE IT!!)
I am not sure what else..
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How do you clean it? Just soap and water? I'm curious.
 
Bottesini said:
We have one set of the baking pans. They work great but you have to be careful when removing from oven because of their flexibility so you don't put cracks in cakes,etc by bending them.
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Oh, really? So how do you handle it? Do you slide something under it?
 
My mom got one... of the Christmas wreath. It was actually a mold with separate cupcake-sized "leaves" going around in a circle with 3 parts at the bottom making up a big bow. When cooked, each piece comes out and come together to make a wreath. Just put green icing on top (with red candies or toppings to make "berries"). The bow could be done with different colors.

It turned out to be a fun party favor at a Christmas party she hosted last year. :)
 
I never liked silicone kitchenware. We really don't know how bad it is because of the chemical release in the air that could be a toxic. Most silicone kitchenwares are made in China. You know there was plastic toxic recalls in the past.

Actually, I have a 1 quart of saucepan and two big pans that have orange handle which look nice. Of course, they are made of stainless steel. The brand is Racheal Ray. I love these pans. Like this:

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I use them on occasion, the upside is it's non-stick and easily cleans in dishwasher. The downside? You need to allow up to 50% longer to cook things in them!
 
My mother has some, but it is rare she is seen with any. Probably the same reason that SCBassist said they take longer to cook/bake.
 
Most non-stick pans contain Teflon which is not good for our pet or our health.
It kills pet birds if it is close to the kitchen area awhile the pan is cooking due 'toxic' air.
 
webexplorer said:
Most non-stick pans contain Teflon which is not good for our pet or our health.
It kills pet birds if it is close to the kitchen area awhile the pan is cooking due 'toxic' air.
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Yes, that is exactly why I am waiting to hear about this new silicone kitchenware. They are colorful and look interesting but I am waiting to hear about the health aspect of it.
 
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