SARATOGA SPRINGS — Hello my Foodie Friends! Let’s brush up on our basting.
We just received a whole new shipment of colorful LeCreuset silicone basting and pastry brushes. The Reardon family loves these brushes. They hold up, look and work the same for years. I was tired of getting little horsehairs in my food from the old brushes.
Now don’t get me wrong I love horses, but to get the maximum flavor from foods cooked on the grill, marinating and basting are key. After allowing meat to marinate for up to 24 hours before grilling, many prefer to brush on additional sauce or juices prior to grilling to keep meat moist and flavorful until done. The silicone basting brush is a perfect tool for the kitchen or outside at the grill while preparing burgers, ribs or roasts.
For pastry, whether brushing a beaten egg or milk glaze, spreading homemade tomato sauce over pizza dough or applying a light coat of oil to a skillet, the silicone pastry brush is an ideal choice for delicate recipes. This brush’s fine bristles hold sauces and glazes evenly and distribute ingredients smoothly over the food’s surface.
During Monday night football games, my friend Mike Nopicke uses the pastry brush to brush some warm Sundaes Best hot fudge sauce on his pretzels and he was amazed at how evenly and easily it spread. Have you ever looked at your old hair basting brushes after a few uses? They are usually pointing east or west and stuck together. LeCreuset silicone brushes look the same and perform the same time after time. Stop in and see which one fits your needs and they are all under $12.
Features of LeCreuset silicone brushes
• Fine, flexible bristles for
even distribution
• A premium-quality silicone head is heat-resistant up to 482ºF/250ºC, stain-resistant, non-abrasive and easily removable for dishwasher cleaning
• Silicone is resistant to odor and flavor absorption
• The wood handle washes easily by hand
So my Foodie Friends brush up on your basting and remember:
“Life Happens in the Kitchen!”
Take care,
John and Paula
