sf wrote on Fri, 26 Mar 2010 15:31:35 -0700:

>> George Shirley wrote:
> >> I also occasionally wash them in the dishwasher and then
> >> "cure" them again. The most important thing to remember is
> >> to never use metal turners or any other metal utensil in
> >> them. I use only silicon or wood myself.
>>
>> Same here, I only use wood and silicon. When my children were
>> learning to cook, if they tried to use anything else, I would
>> give them "the look", if you know what I mean.
>>
> I don't remember silicon ten years ago.

I think you are describing "silicone". Silicon has been around a lot
longer than your self-centered viewpoint, being a major constituent of
the Earth..

There once was a man who said "God
Must think it exceedingly odd
That this very tree continues to be
When I am not in the Quad".

--

James Silverton
Potomac, Maryland

Email, with obvious alterations: not.jim.silverton.at.verizon.not