Stop relying on your oven mitts and invest in a handy trivet or two. Liz Mundle is currently the managing editor at Domino Magazine. She has been the photo editor at a variety of publications, ...

Much like place mats, trivets serve a purpose both practical and decorative. They act as the final resting place (other than your stomach) for whatever roast or braise you pored over for hours. And ...

Some dishes are best served straight from the oven to the table to keep them piping hot. However, placing a searing hot pan or serving dish directly on a wooden dining table isn’t really an option.

If you have an old mouse pad you're thinking about tossing culinary weblog Chow gives three suggestions on how to repurpose the pad as a jar opener, as beverage coasters, or as a trivet. Gina long ago ...