Year of the Dog

Article by Sheila Sarhangi, Photos by Scott T. Kubo

Issue Date: May 2006

Sili Gourmet�,,� takes barbequing seriously. The company's basting brushes have stainless steel handles and silicone, multiridged bristles designed to release a slow, even flow of oil, butter or sauce. The brushes' nonshredding bristles retain their shape and will not stain or absorb odors. Angled 10" basting brush, $17.95. BBQ brush, with long 15" handle keeps hands away from heat, $23.95. Basting brush, perfect for roasts, poultry, fish, bread and pastry dough, $15.95. Executive Chef, The Ward Warehouse, 596-2433.

Fi-muffin-pan Space-saving designs, revolutionary, non-stick material and dishwasher safe. What more can you ask from bakeware? Check out the Sleekstor�,,� collapsible silicone measuring cups that expand for use, and contract for storage, $23. Then, the Kitchen Zone's six-cup muffin pan is made with commercial-grade silicone to take the heat and cook evenly, $18.50. And, the flexible silicone baking sheet by Orca® easily releases sticky candies like peanut brittle and praline, cools quickly and then rolls up for storage, $31. The Compleat Kitchen, Ala Moana Shopping Center, 944-1741.

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Colorful silicone HeatBeater pot trivets beat the heat up to 500¡F. Plus, their rubbery texture offers an anti-slip grip for opening jars and handling hot pots. $4.99 each, City Mill (Honolulu), 533-3811.

Too sticky. Too flaky. Rolling out the perfect pastry is a pain. But Sil-pin Silicone Rolling Pins are up to the challenge. The pink, 12 x 3-inch, counter-balanced pin has stainless steel ball bearings for a consistent, easy roll, $55.95. The yellow 20 x 2-inch rolling pin is a professional style, $33.95. Use with a nonstick, 12 x 16-inch baking sheet by Le Creuset,® which is ideal for oven, microwave and freezer, $22.95. Executive Chef, The Ward Warehouse, 596-2433.

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Enjoy cooking with the strength of metal, while protecting your pans' surfaces with Silicone coated spoons, ladles and turners by Bonny.® $9.25 each, Executive Chef, The Ward Warehouse, 596-2433.