Keep Dishes Safe On-The-Go

Keep Dishes Safe On-The-Go Need to take a baking dish or casserole to a party or event? Keeping the lid on and the contents inside can be a challenge. A silicone lid latch might be a quick, easy way to ensure your dish arrives intact. Universal-fit, reusable, heat-resistant, food-grade silicone lid latch straps keep lids tightly sealed. They’re designed for most 6, 7 and 8-quart Crock-Pot, Hamilton Beach, Westinghouse and Revel slow cookers, casserole dishes, pots and pans. Lid latch straps are hand-washable and suitable for use in hot or cold conditions. A simple two-step locking design keeps your lid secure without clips, clamps or tools. Lay the flexible strap flat under the pot or dish, then stretch one end up to the center knob or handle. Place one strap hole over the knob or handle to hold it in place, then repeat on the other side. For larger pots or casseroles, position the strap on top of the lid and stretch each end down to the side handles. Secure one hole on one handle and the other hole on the opposite handle. Straps should be used only after cooking or heating is finished. Do not attach straps until the pot or dish has fully cooled. “Fits my crockpot and casserole dishes with a round knob. Took it to a party; the hostess noticed it and said they wanted one. For my large crockpot, I hooked the band onto the legs. You have to tilt it to get the band securely around the legs. Being heat-resistant is a plus,” says Janet Smith in an online review, giving it 5 out of 5 stars on Amazon. Priced at $14 for two XL straps, they’re available from Mella on Amazon. Other sizes, colors and styles are also readily available online.

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