Charles Viancin Lilypad Lid - Extra Large 13"

I first saw these Charles Viancin Lily Pads in a local magazine showing new kitchen products a few months ago. I was happy to find that Amazon carried them in all different colors, styles and sizes. I ordered the green Lily Pad (I think this was the original) in the 11 inch size which fits my big mixing bowls, Corelle Livingware 2-Quart Serving Bowl, Winter Frost White that I use to microwave frozen vegetables and even several of my large pots and pans. These are my new favorite kitchen accessory because they are so useful. When you set them on top of any smooth surface they create a tight seal. (They also stick to granite countertops!) But lift them from the edge and they remove easily. They go from oven to stovetop to refrigerator without any problem. I've set mine on top of a large pot of chili to get it from splattering on the stove as it cooked. It formed such an airtight seal that I could pick the pot up by the little stem handle on top. I wouldn't really try to carry it anywhere because it would be easy to drop it and make a big mess, but it was cool to see how tight the seal was. As the chili began to boil it lifted slightly around the edges to let the steam out, but not enough that it spattered on the stove. Even with a tight seal, just lifting the edge removes the lid because the silicone is soft and flexible. These are wonderful in the microwave for steaming fresh vegetables in a bowl or thawing frozen vegetables and heating them. I also use them for heating refried beans which can spatter. They're great for covering bowls at a picnic or BBQ or storing food in the refrigerator. The only thing to watch out for in the frig is that they don't bump up against other containers so the seal is broken. I've used one of these over the flat cut side of a watermelon to keep it fresh. It's silicone and food safe. They are dishwasher safe but they rinse off so easily it takes only seconds to wash them by hand. I liked the Lily Pad so much that I ordered these in the same size Charles Viancin 1201 Hibiscus Lid Large, Pink and Charlies Viancin - Pumpkin Lid - Large 11" and several others in the medium and small sizes. I needed a rectangular one and ordered this: Charles Viancin Banana Leaf Lid, Large Rectangular . I guess you can tell that I really like these. I use them practically every day for one thing or another. I have the round ones hanging on the side of my refrigerator with these little Command Small Plastic Hooks Value Pack, 6-Hook . They would make a great gift for any cooks on your list.

Absolutely love these silicone toppers. Cover most small bowls to keep fresh in fridge, reheat in microwave and easy to clean. I already have the 8" for larger bowls and smaller ones coffee mugs. I now have the perfect set.

These are wonderful, I won’t ever go back to plastic wrap. The soft silicone forms a nice seal just resting on any of my containers/bowls and is rigid enough to support itself. No fiddling around or anything, just set it on and store it. Works good for covering hot food temporarily such as serving as well as for storing. There are still some things I use plastic wrap for, but no longer for covering containers.

Great product. It keeps hot drinks hot for quite awhile by covering the top so heat cannot escape. I use it every morning to keep my coffee hot while I am getting ready for my day. I Highly recommend this lid.

Trust me, you are going to need a whole collection of these! In full disclosure, in the past I would use a paper towel to cover food in my microwave and end up with steamy, droopy paper towels dropping into my soup bowl. Gross! I don’t like to use cling wrap and I don't like to put my Pyrex and Corningware lids in the microwave due to concerns over heating plastic. So I finally decided to search out a better option and found the perfect product! Silicone is safer than plastic, plus these don’t stain. You will want a few of the smaller ones as they are perfect for heating up a single bowl of soup or leftovers in a bowl and even if it is just you, you will find the smaller sizes are in the dishwasher when you need them. You can also use them as a pan cover while cooking, for those frypans and other items that don't have a lid. They have a handy hanger, which not all brands of this type of cover do. To my eye, the Charles Viancin lids are by far the prettiest. I love the waterlily ones and the banana leaf square and banana leaf rectangular ones are perfect for my lasagne and small square baking dishes. I can pop one of these lids on, put the dish in the fridge then the next night pop the whole thing in the microwave for reheating. I also purchased the coasters and the bottle stoppers. I found myself using these lids so much that I purchased a set for my daughter for Christmas. You won't regret buying these for your kitchen! They are truly one (or should I say ten) of those "How did I live without them" items!

These are cute and handy for covering a bowl you want to stick in the fridge, or keep covered until people are ready to eat. This is much better than having to pull out the plastic wrap when covering a bowl. The suction is strong when lifting from above, but it can be easily dislodged if bumped from the side, so not good for transporting foods. I also found that this works nicely and makes a cute sink stopper for doing dishes. It covers a good portion of the bottom of the sink, but that gives it better suction. This looks much better in person...it is not flourescent yellow like my monitor is showing it, but a nice bright, soft spring green that looks like a Lilly pad, with a lovely pink flower handle. I also have the pink ones with the flower (the color reminds me of pink lemonade), which is also lovely, but this Lilly pad style is my favorite. The Medium/Small size is great for almost any size eating or soup bowl (as long as your bowl has level edges, not scalloped or some such thing.)

Alright, another one of those things that I had a hard time buying. If you read some of my other reviews, you'll find that I don't like buying single purpose devices (such as this). This is one of those few products that changed my outlook. It's made of silicone and is very heat-resistant, so you can use it as a lid on your pots and pans if you're simmering some sauce and don't want it splattering all over the place. I typically used it to cover bowls and such when throwing something in the fridge to cool down or store. Works great. But, perhaps the most surprising thing is the strength of the seal this thing forms when it locks onto a bowl. It is STRONG. So strong, in fact, that I was able to lift my whole office desk with it (with two monitors and random office supplies). A bit insane, honestly. I ended up gifting this one to my mother, but I'll be grabbing one for myself shortly. Most of my pots and pans didn't come with lids, so this will be a nice way to solve that problem with one product. And it'll be good to use instead of plastic wrap when I need to put something in the fridge.

You just place them over a hot mug, coffee/tea cup or soup/mixing bowl, and they keep the contents hot for a lot longer than if the mug, cup or bowl were not covered. (At least 30 minutes!) Plus, in transit, keep the lid on to prevent spills! My father uses these all the time on the tray on his walker, and is able to take food and drinks from one room to the other safely. The Medium/Small size is good for mugs, cups, and small bowls. Get the medium size to cover a larger soup bowl (best to measure the item you want to cover and compare to the size of the lid...make sure the lid measures at least a 1/2 inch wider all the way around so it won't fall in!!). Also...these covers/lids STICK to ceramic and porcelain (like Corelle) and if you just lay them on top of a bowl with leftovers in it and put this in the fridge...the contents stay fresh!! Saves a lot of money...no plastic wrap necessary!

Evita salpicaduras en el microondas. Mantiene caliente los alimentos. Se lava fácilmente con agua y jabón. Es muy bonita!

It is just as what it claims as far as quality of silicone goes and the overall finish and durability.

I thought it was made in France, it turns out that it is made in China. The quality is excellent. I have another one the same price made in the US, but it is moody. This one is reliably well seal. Will buy the smaller size to complete the set.

Love it. Perfect to cover a half cut melon, or bread when proofing. Wish it is sold in Uk as well

Works well. Make sure you double measure the size as it was larger than I expected, which was my error