Get out your baking supplies

Move over plain metal pans because now you have a cool friend to keep you clean while helping bake some awesome goodies. Silicone baking mats have been around for a while, some better than others.
Great for baking cookies, breads, muffins, biscuits, etc.

This is the season I generally go into baking overdrive but of course the last few years of not feeling quite up to snuff my baking had taken a big nose dive. This year I have my husband and my daughter home with me so I am going to enlist help and try to bake up a store here in Marksville like the good ole days.

Silicone baking mats are my go to for keeping my pans clean, cooling cookies, kids crafts, and are a cinch to clean. When they are dry I just roll them up and store them in my baking drawer.

You can find this baking mat on Amazon.


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Multiple uses for Silicone Baking Mats

One thing I have love about baking is using Silicone baking mats. Wish they were here growing up. My mother wasn't much of a baker so what I do I learned mainly on my own with little tips over the years from here and there.

I swore being a mom I would teach all of my children to cook, bake, and grill. So far we have made that happen. Everyone loves to try new foods, baking, cooking, grilling.

Silicone mats are one thing that is uses in the kitchen in several ways from baking, cookie cutting, rolling dough, and play mats for the kids when they are playing with play doh.

You can find the PhatMat on Amazon.


What Brijtek has to say about their product.

Silicone Baking Sheets for Healthy Lifestyle from The PhatMat The Healthy Alternative! 

• Are you worried about baking with Teflon pans, oils, grease and spray chemicals? 
• Do you want a healthy non-stick option? 
• Are you spending too much money for parchment paper, wax paper, sprays and oils? 
• Are you tired of wasting time scrubbing and cleaning pans and floured counters? 

Introducing The PhatMat Nonstick Baking Sheet 

• BPA Free food-safe silicone mat wonâ€TMt stick to foods 
• Premium materials means no funny added tastes 
• Easy to clean with warm water and mild soap. Dishwasher safe! 
• Reusable mat will save you money over expensive papers, sprays and oils! 
• Multi-purpose. Use for kneading dough, crafts as well! 
• Stop filling landfills with used paper and spray products 
• 16 1/2 x 11 1/2 inches fit half sheet baking sheets 
• FDA & LFGB approved

 #ThePhatMat

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Silicone Pet Food Mat

We love our pets but they sure can make a mess while they are eating. We have Mama kitty who always takes a mouthful, puts it on the floor by the dish and then eats what she has taken then goes back for more.

We have another that about slam dances their face into the bowl every time like they have never been fed, splashing food everywhere, and then our third kitty who just eats very slow.

We were getting tired of sweeping, wiping, and scraping the floor by the dishes so this nice silicone mat comes in handy because when it is dirty it can be picked up discarding the hard food in the garbage and if there is any food particles stuck on the mat it is very easily washed and air dried. Much easier than mopping, sweeping, etc. Save me time, and is much faster than the later.

These mats come in several colors and measures 19 by 12 inches, and the best part besides the clean up is the little paw side so you can easily pick up your mat from the floor.

You can find this Silicone Pet Food Mat on Amazon.

What Tip Top has to say about their product.
100% FDA Food Grade Non-Slip Silicone, Non-Toxic
Raised Outer Border to Prevent Spills
Protects floors from spills and damage
Waterproof and easy to clean; dishwasher safe
Highly flexible and very durable

Our 19"x12" pet mats are made from 100% FDA Grade Non-Slip Silicone to help ensure the safety and well-being of your pet. The raised outer border helps keep food and water contained in the feeding area. This helps ensure floors stay clean and dry. Our pet food mats are waterproof and easy to clean. They are even dishwasher safe. These pet mats are also highly flexible in order to allow for easy clean up. They also provide great floor protection from sliding bowls.

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Silicone Baking Mat Video Review

Silicone mats are used quite often in our home first off to protect our pans, while keeping clean up to a minimum. I have several sheets so that I can take a batch of cookies out just by pulling the whole mat off and putting on another one full of cookies, Great way to cool your cookies while still having the next batch inside the oven. I have about 6 -8 pans ready at any given time during full blown baking season which starts right after the 13th of December which is the last Birthday in our home until close to Christmas. I like the last few days to be all about the Holiday dinner and being able to enjoy our guests.

Silicone baking sheets are non-stick, can be used on pans, or for when we make pies we just put a silicone baking sheet right on the racks to protect our oven from spills. Also great for use on the table  for when you are rolling out dough, making biscuits, or cutting out cookie shapes. So many uses for one item.

If you have any great ideas for baking mats please share them below.

You can find the SAHE baking mats on Amazon.


What SAHE has to say about their product.

• NON STICK SILICONE BAKING MAT BY SAHE PRODUCTS (SET OF 2)
  Non Stick ,Simple to Use, Can Reuse Again and Again, Longlife time.
  FDA AMERICAN Standards & LFGB EUROPEAN Standards Approved
  Oven, dishwasher, microwave and freezer safe, Easy To Clean,Heat resistant from low 40°F up to high 450°F
  Go Green! No More Parchment Paper,Easy to Store, SIMPLY Roll Up or Leave Flat in YOUR Kitchen Drawer
  Manufactured Utilizing the BEST BPA Free, Non-Toxic Food Grade Silicone Which Makes Them Perfect For Use In The Oven, Microwave or Freezer

Go Green! Throw Away Your parchment paper!Great for all your baking needs!
- Are you tired of using grease on pans?
- Does your baking experience end up as a mess?
- Do you want to have a healthier bake?
- Are you noticing stains/smelling odors on your mats?
Introducing Your Very Own SAHE Baking Mat to the Rescue!
- Ideal for Family baking events
- Go green! No more parchment paper
- Non stick
- Easy to clean
- Healthier BPA Free baking mat made with materials certified by FDA & LFGB
- Stain/Odor resistant
- Oven, dishwasher, microwave and freezer safe.
Amazon Buyers Trust Our SAHE Brand to be Quality Premium Products.
You Are Backed by Our Lifetime Warranty too!

#SAHEBakingMat

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Keep your ice fresh

I want to be clear that this is not a tray to make ice but a tray to store your ice cubes or spheres in. Even though this is slotted for larger ice cubes or spheres it does work for regular size ice cubes as well. I am just glad to finally have a place for my spheres and large cubes separate from the rest.

We use the large cubes and spheres for drinks, punches, and of course shaved ice treats for the kids. I love that this container keeps my ice from taking on flavor from other items in the freezer such as chopped onions.

Easy to use, wash, store, and works great at keeping your ice fresh and ready to enjoy.

You can find Practico Goods IceCubby on Amazon.


✔ STORE LARGE ICE SPHERES OR CUBES - Holds up to 4 - 2.5 in ice spheres or 4 - 2.25 in ice cubes - works with ice made from popular brands of ice sphere molds and trays (like the Praticube Ice Tray)

✔ QUICK & EASY ACCESS TO ICE - No need to fumble around with ice cube trays and molds to get to your ice, just grab a sphere or cube from the Cubby when you want it

✔ PREVENT UNWANTED FREEZER ODORS - East to remove cover lid keeps unwanted odors and smells from being asorbed into your large ice spheres and cubes

✔ DISHWASHER SAFE & PRACTICAL SHAPE - IceCubby is easy to clean, maintains the sphere shape of ice, and fits most freezers at 10.0 x 3.8 x 3.5 inches in size

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Uses for Silicone Baking mats.

Silicone mats are used quite often in our home first off to protect our pans, while keeping clean up to a minimum. I have several sheets so that I can take a batch of cookies out just by pulling the whole mat off and putting on another one full of cookies, Great way to cool your cookies while still having the next batch inside the oven. I have about 6 -8 pans ready at any given time during full blown baking season which starts right after the 13th of December which is the last Birthday in our home until close to Christmas. I like the last few days to be all about the Holiday dinner and being able to enjoy our guests.

Silicone baking sheets are non-stick, can be used on pans, or for when we make pies we just put a silicone baking sheet right on the racks to protect our oven from spills. Also great for use on the table  for when you are rolling out dough, making biscuits, or cutting out cookie shapes. So many uses for one item.

If you have any great ideas for baking mats please share them below.

You can find the SAHE baking mats on Amazon.


What SAHE has to say about their product.

• NON STICK SILICONE BAKING MAT BY SAHE PRODUCTS (SET OF 2)
  Non Stick ,Simple to Use, Can Reuse Again and Again, Longlife time.
  FDA AMERICAN Standards & LFGB EUROPEAN Standards Approved
  Oven, dishwasher, microwave and freezer safe, Easy To Clean,Heat resistant from low 40°F up to high 450°F
  Go Green! No More Parchment Paper,Easy to Store, SIMPLY Roll Up or Leave Flat in YOUR Kitchen Drawer
  Manufactured Utilizing the BEST BPA Free, Non-Toxic Food Grade Silicone Which Makes Them Perfect For Use In The Oven, Microwave or Freezer

Go Green! Throw Away Your parchment paper!Great for all your baking needs!
- Are you tired of using grease on pans?
- Does your baking experience end up as a mess?
- Do you want to have a healthier bake?
- Are you noticing stains/smelling odors on your mats?
Introducing Your Very Own SAHE Baking Mat to the Rescue!
- Ideal for Family baking events
- Go green! No more parchment paper
- Non stick
- Easy to clean
- Healthier BPA Free baking mat made with materials certified by FDA & LFGB
- Stain/Odor resistant
- Oven, dishwasher, microwave and freezer safe.
Amazon Buyers Trust Our SAHE Brand to be Quality Premium Products.
You Are Backed by Our Lifetime Warranty too!

#SAHEBakingMat

Disclosure:  MarksvilleandMe received one or more of the products mentioned above as part of a promotion with Tomoson and SAHE. Regardless, MarksvilleandMe only recommends products or services we use personally and believe will be good for our readers. Some of the links in the article may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive compensation.  If you would like MarksvilleandMe to review a product or service please contact us at marksvilleandme@gmail.com. 

Baking Season must have

Baking season will be in full swing soon so my silicone baking mats will each have their day in the sun, well the oven anyways.

Silicone baking mats are my go to whenever we are baking treats for family and friends. These sheets are a bit large so you the best pan for their use is a 18 by 13 pan which is more of a professional size pan or jelly roll pan size if you will.

Easy to use, protects your baking, easy to clean, and leaves your baking pans clean.

You can find the Greenco Non-stick baking mat on Amazon.

What Greenco has to say about their product.
Multi-purpose non-stick silicone baking mats eliminate the need to use cooking spray, oils and parchment paper. Mats includes measurements and fit an 18" x 13" pan.

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No more missing tops

I have other silicone ice pop molds but after a while we lost all of the tops so they were pretty much useless although I want to contact that company and see if they have replacement lids before I toss them out.

This set from Greenco is really awesome because the caps are attached, no more lost caps, no more mismatched caps.

I like order, no mismatched socks here. it drives me nuts. These ice pops are just as easy to use as other silicone Popsicle molds on the market but you don't have to worry about missing tops, which makes these that much better.

One thing my husband does not like about regular store bought ice pops are the packages being left all around the house or yard. Yes my children know where the garbage is I just think they don't understand that even though they are playing and having fun they still need to put trash where it belongs.

Now we have no more messing wrappers, and no more missing tops.  Easy to wash and store. Now to just stock up on enough of these to keep my kids in Popsicles for hot summer days.

You can find these silicone ice pop molds on Amazon.

What Greenco has to say about their product.
Finally you can make ice pops out of anything you want!These ice pop molds are the easiest way to give your kids a healthy & delicious treat on a hot summer day. --- Fill it, Freeze it, and Enjoy it!!!! --- -- FILL IT -- up with fresh juice, sports drinks, pudding mix, yogurt, fruit smoothies and anything that can be frozen. -- FREEZE IT -- easily due to its slim designed shape which saves space in your freezer. this design also makes it easy for your kids to hold it. -- ENJOY IT -- with no mess and at a low cost. It comes in a set of six beautiful bright colors, so your kids will definitely love it. If you can't finish it now, no problem, just replace the cap and save it for later.

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Breakfast in a hurry

Making ahead breakfast is one way we combat being busy as well as me having Fibromyalgia. On a good day we try to put away different food that are easy to prepare on our busy and my bad days which seem to be more often again.

I want to make sure the kids have good food and one way to do this is by putting breakfast sandwiches together that my children can just heat up quickly and go on their way to school. These make perfect round eggs for english muffin sandwiches.

You can even scramble your eggs, adding in onions, peppers, or cheese, Yummy. So versatile. These Silicon Ring molds work so much better then my old metal egg molds. The metal kind has dings, dents, and really do not resemble a circle at all anymore.

These are great for eggs, pancakes, hash browns, etc. Even though they don't call of it I always mist mine just on precaution. So far all of our eggs have come out well. These rings also clean up quickly and hot soapy water, no more scrubbing which I am very thankful.

You find these Ring Molds on Amazon.


4 Pack of Non-Stick Silicone Egg and Pancake Rings

This 4 pack of non-stick silicone egg and pancake rings by Cornucopia Brands are perfect for creating round English muffin sized eggs.

These rings allow you to become hero of the kitchen when you start making your family their favorite fast food muffin sandwiches at home. Unlike metal rings, non-stick silicone allows for easy cooking, cleaning, and flipping.

No need to take time to clean it between each single egg. The 4" diameter allows for enough cooking surface contact for even heat throughout the entire egg ring, allowing whatever you are cooking inside the ring to come out perfectly cooked, and done throughout.

WHY PEOPLE LOVE OUR EGG RINGS:

-Easy to clean-Safer and easier to use that metal or steel

-Deep enough for even the largest eggs

-Perfect for pancakes, and many other breakfast foods

-Make the perfect eggs Benedict

-Works on any flat cooking surface

These rings are sold as a 4 pack, giving you enough egg rings to create numerous eggs, pancakes, or whatever you choose, quickly enough to keep the whole family happy! Add this 3 pack of egg rings to your cart, and take your eggs to the next level

You can find out more about Cornucopia Brands on:

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Perfectly Poached

One of my favorite ways to eat eggs is by poaching them. In the past I have broken my egg into gently boiling water and had to chase my egg around the pan, sometimes breaking the precious yolk before finally scooping it up into my ladle.

With these silicone egg poachers I don't have to worry about that. I just place my egg into the poacher, place in boiling water, cover pan, and when the eggs are done to my liking I can just scoop them right out of the silicone mold. No more watery eggs. Perfectly poached.

I am in love with this new way of poaching eggs. Even better then my poaching pan that ended up rusting out from many uses. These are just right for our family. Each person can pick their color and let me know how much they want their yolk to be cooked. Everyone is happy.

You can find these silicone egg poachers on Amazon.

What  Kitchen Essentials has to say about their product.

These egg poachers are perfect for the kitchen.  They have a 100% nonstick surface and do not need to be oiled.  These poachers will steam-poach eggs in about 5 minutes.  Just crack open an egg; put it in the poacher; place the poacher with egg in a pot of boiling water and then cover the pot.  Poached eggs can be scooped out with a spoon for a beautiful-looking meal.  These egg poachers are FDA approved 100% food-grade silicone, and can be used for poaching, melting, steaming, and warming various food items.

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Basting brushes

Over the years all of my basting brushes have either been real bristles or plastic bristles until the last few years when I started to use Silicone Brushes, which wash up much better, no residue left behind which makes my job much easier. 

I really like how sturdy these are, they aren't flimsy at all, which means I have more control of the product I am basting. 

You can purchase the Silicon Basting Brushes on Amazon.

What Cornucopia Brands has to say about their product.
Silicone Basting Brushes from Cornucopia Brands These high quality silicone basting brushes are perfect for everything from bbq to pastries Made from high quality, heat resistant food safe silicone, and featuring bright, vivid, colors, these brushes are sure to be loved by any cook

You can find out more about Cornucopia Brands on:

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#CBBastingBrushes4pk

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Why use Silicone lids over plastic wrap?

No more plastic wrap for food storage for us. Mainly this is how it has been for years. Most of the time we use food storage systems but every now and then we have the bottom but the top can not be found. Now we can grab one of our Ezlids and we can still store our products.

Works on Glass, metal and plastic and temperatures from -40 degrees to 450 degrees. Microwave, dishwasher, and food safe. Love that this is also eco friendly. These can be used over and over again.

The smaller one is great for cups, sinks, and bathtubs. The larger one is great for pots, pans, and bowls.

You can purchase Ezlids on Amazon.



What EZ-lids has to say about their product.

EZ-Lids are reusable food-grade silicone lids that create an airtight seal. It's the  perfect way to store food or reheat food.

To use simply place the EZ-Lid food cover on a smooth surface container like ceramic or melamine and then push down. That's it.

Overall EZ-Lids are a great addition in the kitchen.

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Kuuk Silicone Ice Cube Tray

As a long time user of Silicone I have to say that baking mats and the ice cube trays are my favorite. Easy to use, easy top pop out ice, easy to store and easy to clean. I really like the bright colors of the Kuuk Silicone Ice Cube Trays. I always say it doesn't matter what color the trays are but bright colors are more cheery. These trays hold 15 cubes each.

You can purchase the Kuuk Silicone Ice Cube Tray on Amazon.


What Kuuk has to say about their product. 
Safe to use Silicone
Unlike plastic ice cube trays, which may contain harmful chemicals, ours are made with 100% BPA free silicone. This makes them safer to use for your family, so you can cool them down and heat them up without concerns about leeching chemicals and other substances.
Perfectly Formed Ice Cubes
The unique molded shape of these trays creates perfectly square cubes every time. Just add water, place in the freezer, and take them out when your ice is done. And because silicone is naturally pliable, the cubes are easier to remove than with standard trays, which can be inconvenient to use. Just pop the cubes up and enjoy.
Ideal for Candy and other Foods
These trays aren't just suitable for making ice. You can easily add your own chopped herbs and spices, sauces, baby food, and juices for perfectly portioned cubes when you need them. Just thaw before feeding, or add them to your favourite recipes during cooking. They also make ideal candy moulds for perfectly shaped chocolate bars and more.
Low Maintenance
These silicone ice cube trays are dishwasher safe, so you can easily use them again and again. Just throw them onto the top rack and wash dishes as usual.
Stylish Colours
This two-pack of ice cube trays comes with one blue and one green tray for a stylish and festive look.

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