Le Creuset Silicone Rectangular Cool Tool, Cherrygoodusa

I purchased the Le Creuset rectangular silicone "Cool Tool" to use with my 3.5 qt. oval Le Creuset pot. It fits perfectly under the oval size pot. I have a several coolers, a red round one for my round red 5 qt. pot, etc.). It makes it easy for the kids to pick the right size cooler for the pot. I also sometimes use the round size coolers as pot holders. The rectangular one can also be used under a 5 qt. oval pot, but the ends of the pan will not be resting on the cooler. You will need to use two coolers side by side for really large oval size pots.

I bought this to try as a hot pad, but I've ended up keeping it in our fridge, which has glass shelves. This thing has three characteristics which make it very useful in there. First, it clings to the glass a bit, which keeps it from shifting around. Second, it's heat-proof so it gives me a safe place to put containers of still-hot food. Third, the ridges keep any moisture from spreading and making a mess, if you've brought something down from the freezer to defrost. It works out a lot better than the cloth potholders, paper towels, or dinner plates I used to use for these purposes. I'm thinking of getting another one.

I use them as hotplates on table and countertop (Corian). Lightweight, easy to clean and easy to store.