Hot cookware and your counters or dining table are protected by a trivet. Apart from providing a cosmetic aspect, it stops burns, scorches, and moisture damage. Trivets are becoming more than just heat-resistant pads as interest in home cooking and chic serving grows; they are utilitarian art pieces. And choosing the correct trivet will improve both safety and style in your kitchen, whether you’re plating a large stew or presenting pasta straight from a Dutch oven.