6 Hot Kitchen Trends

Check out our favorite trends from the 2007 Gourmet Housewares Show.—by Emily J. Shepherd and Holley Johnson

Silicone

We also saw a number of vendors offering products made from silicone instead of traditional materials. With its even heat distribution and flexibility, silicone is a popular choice among bakers and can take your creations from pretty to professional. Using silicone bakeware means fewer unevenly browned cakes and fewer muffins stuck to the tin–and it's virtually impossible to melt it!

We loved the cheery colors and wide range of products available from SiliconeZone. The muffin tin shown here has easy-grip handles, 360-degree rigidity, and is oven-, dishwasher-, microwave-, and freezer-safe! Find it and other SiliconeZone products at Sur La Table or Amazon.com.