Time-savers in the kitchen

NOT-SO-SILLY SILI: That Sili Thing from William Bounds (wmboundsltd.com or 800-473-0504) is an unobtrusive dual-use silicone gadget (heat-resistant to 500 degrees) that slips between a pan and its lid to help keep the lid in place when draining water, but also to create a small wedge of air to keep soups and stews at an even simmer. William Bounds