Silicone Steamer & Oven Mitts From Cuisinework

It seems like these days you will find pretty much every kind of kitchen gadget that you have in your kitchen being made out of silicone. For the most part, that's not a bad thing. This new product to me, is one of the things I think it's good being made from silicone.

Cuisinework has a Silicone Easy Veggie Steamer and 2 Multipurpose Oven Mitts set that we have been using for a while now and so far, I like them.

Now I have tried out silicone oven mitts before. They are nice and super easy to use. These are no exception. The inside part of the mitts have ridges on them so you can get a good grip on pretty much everything you would need to pick up that is really hot or cold. I like them because I can maneuver really easily wearing them and don't have a lot of extra material or silicone in my way.

The steamer is new to me. I have used vegetable steamers for many years and have loved them. They are great for pretty much any fresh veggies you may want to steam for a healthier diet. The silicone is fantastic for this. The steamer can handle temperatures up to 500°! That means that it can handle boiling water with no problem and could also go in your oven to prop up something you bake.

The steamer fits in pretty much and saucepan you may have. it's 8" in diameter. If it is a smaller pan, the silicone conforms to the sides easily and can hold the veggies all nestled in the dish. If the pan is bigger it will sit in the center just fine on the raised bit on the bottom. The handle can be left open or it closes together to pick up with one hand if needed. There are small ridges on the bottom of the steamer to help prevent any veggies from sticking, but for the most part, most foods will not stick to silicone. That's one of the best things about it. The only thing I wish they would change about the steamer is that it have more of a bowl effect with sides to hold more. But that's not a big deal!

Both the steamer and the mitts are made of BPA-free and FDA food grade approved silicone. They are super easy to clean and care for and can be tossed in dishwater or the top rack of the dishwasher. Plus they are easy to store. Love that about all silicone pieces. This is a great set and I'm sure you would find many uses for them both.

You can purchase the Cuisinework Silicone Easy Veggie Steamer and 2 Multipurpose Oven Mitts set HERE!

This reviewer received the product free or at a discounted price in order to bring you an honest review. No other form of compensation was given. All opinions are those of the reviewer.

Premium Silicone Oven Mitts and Bulu Box Giveaway

The following was written by Liz from Box Roundup, Time4Giveaways, and Time4Freebies

Well, the time sure flies! I have reviewed a set of silicone mitts recently on my blog, as well as reviewed a Bulu box that I have received, and have been thinking about setting up a giveaway for these two - and finally it is ready! The total ARV is $25+ for this set, and the winner will receive a box with brand new Silicone mitts and one Bulu box as well! This is a real treat, and I am hoping that it will inspire you to start cooking more healthy meals, and try out to eat clean, and improve your diet. So, here is the giveaway!

Premium Silicone Oven Mitts and Bulu Box Giveaway

One winner will receive the two prizes once he/she provides a US residential address and phone number. Box Roundup will be mailing out the silicone mitts, and Bulu Box will be mailing out the box to the winner. Once the prizes are mailed out, there will be substitutions, exchanges, reimbursements or returns. No other bloggers associated with this giveaway are responsible for mailing out the prize.

 This giveaway is hosted by Box Roundup, co-hosted by IMHO Views, Reviews and Giveaways, Deliciously Savvy and Java John Z. Big thanks to all of the other participating bloggers as well! This giveaway runs till April 12, US only!

   

Samples were provided free of charge to Box Roundup. Hope to see you visiting my site Box Roundup for daily giveaways, freebies, recipe roundups and many more updates and product reviews! Stop by and check out lists of roundups for entering and inspiration!

Premium Silicone Oven Mitts and Bulu Box Giveaway
Open to Continental US Residents only. Must be 18 or older to enter. Limit one entry per household/address. All entries will be verified. Winner will have 24 hours to respond to winning notification if if no response then another winner will be chosen. Contest ends at 12:01 AM 4/12/16. The Minister's Wife Stamps and Saves is not responsible for the delivery of the prize. The company sponsoring this giveaway is solely responsible for the delivery of the prize to the winner(s). The Minister's Wife Stamps and Saves is not responsible for lost or misdirected emails or physical mail. This giveaway is in no way administered, sponsored, or endorsed by, or associated with, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Google, Instagram, or any other social media. Void where prohibited by law.

Simple, Small, and Very Effective

Over that last year or so we have tried out a variety of silicone products including oven mitts and pot holders, and all of them worked very well to help keep the heat off our hands. I think most of us know that silicone is fantastic for preventing the transfer of heat.

But let's face it, a lot of the silicone items are just not that comfortable to use on your hands. They are bulky and aren't flexible enough to do all the jobs you really need them to do. Some of them are even very awkward to use and I know those I don't feel secure carrying larger pans or bowls using them. I'm always a little nervous that what I am carrying will slip.

KitZen seemed to be aware of some of the concerns I and many other had about silicone mitts and pot holders. They developed a neat pair of Silicone Oven Mitts that are a lot easier to use and handle dishes and pots and pans with.

Here are some facts about them:
• they are heat resistant up to 670° F which is much higher than most of us would need
• cold resistant to well below zero for removing things from the freezer
• made with a silicone that is 100% Food-grade, PBA-Free Silicone, and approved by the FDA
• easy-to-wear design for small and large hands, including kids hands
• painless to clean, dishwasher safe (on the top shelf), and a non-toxic material
• an adhesive clip is included for convenient storage, wherever you desire and it holds both mitts together so they are handy all the time

When I first got the mitts I had to admit they were looked at with a little suspicion. It just didn't seem like they would do the job well, that there was not enough to protect my hands.

Boy was I wrong!

The mitts are very flexible and easy to wear on my hands. I don't have to stick my whole hand inside causing it to sweat and just feel uncomfortable like happens with the glove kind. My son said wearing them and manipulating your fingers in them reminded him of playing with a puppet. You just slip your thumb and fingers in and you can pick up any size pan, bowl, plate and even frozen object with ease. Even when damp, the heat will not conduct through the silicone like it does cloth.

The inside of the mitts where my fingers are is smooth and comfortable against my skin, while the "gripping" part has little ridges on them that hold things securely. Even slick frozen things I have been able to hold on to securely.

I like that they are easy to store too. They aren't bulky, so they don't take up as much drawer space, and they do stack together. They do come with a nifty little clip that does hold both of them together, but I haven't figured out yet where I want to hang them. Oh and I love the color. It is bright and I can find them quickly  in my kitchen because they stand out so well!

These are a great set of oven mitts that I can recommend completely!

You can purchase your own KitZen Silicone Oven Mitts HERE!

The reviewer has been compensated with receiving the product free in order to bring you an honest review. All opinions are those of the reviewer.