Priyanka Shahane is a writer for Food & Wine, specializing in kitchenware product reviews. She has over 12 years of experience writing and editing, plus over 20 years of cooking and baking experience.

Stop relying on your oven mitts and invest in a handy trivet or two. Amazon A trivet is essential to any tablescape, protecting your dining table and countertops from heat damage and water stains.

Some dishes are best served straight from the oven to the table to keep them piping hot. However, placing a searing hot pan or serving dish directly on a wooden dining table isn’t really an option.