1
: a usually metal or wooden stand often with short feet for use under a hot dish
2
: a three-legged stand : tripod
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Crafted from solid brass, this set of trivets comes in three different sizes to accommodate your tiniest pot and largest casserole dish.
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Mackenzie Chung Fegan, Bon Appétit, 24 Oct. 2024
Guests will explore five different basket-making techniques, culminating in the creation of a trivet—a mat on which to place hot pots and pans.
—Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 28 Sep. 2024
So many trivets aren’t cute at all, but these silicone options add a little class and style to and otherwise boring kitchen necessity.
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There are no rules, y’all!
—Savannah Smith, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2024
Use preventative measures: Always put coasters under glasses, particularly those containing alcohol or citrus juices, and place hot dishes on trivets.
—Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2024
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Mackenzie Chung Fegan, Bon Appétit, 24 Oct. 2024
Guests will explore five different basket-making techniques, culminating in the creation of a trivet—a mat on which to place hot pots and pans.
—Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 28 Sep. 2024
So many trivets aren’t cute at all, but these silicone options add a little class and style to and otherwise boring kitchen necessity.
Find it on Amazon
Bento Boxes for Grown Ups
There are no rules, y’all!
—Savannah Smith, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2024
Use preventative measures: Always put coasters under glasses, particularly those containing alcohol or citrus juices, and place hot dishes on trivets.
—Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2024
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“Trivet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trivet. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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