suzanprincess

As for the dangers of silicone, has it occurred to anyone that parchment is not just paper? It has been either treated or coated. Info from Wikipedia:

Parchment paper
Modern parchment paper is made by running sheets of paper pulp through a bath of sulfuric acid (a method similar to how tracing paper is made) or sometimes zinc chloride. This process partially dissolves or gelatinizes the paper. This treatment forms a sulfurized cross-linked material with high density, stability, and heat resistance, and low surface energy – thereby imparting good non-stick or release properties. The treated paper has an appearance similar to that of traditional parchment.

Bakery release paper
The stickless properties can be also achieved by employing a coated paper, for which a suitable release agent — a coating with a low surface energy and capability to withstand the temperatures involved in the baking or roasting process — is deposited onto the paper's surface; silicone (cured with a suitable catalyst) is frequently used.

mjhaess

I love parchment paper....

postal packin' mama

What do you use parchment paper for in sewing (besides pattern pieces)?

Sandygirl

Ever wonder about "that new car smell" we all love? Just sayin! Tho I understand the concerns.

I love my new silicon baking sheets after using them during the holidays. Not sure I am going to use the silicon pans, etc.


Sandy

wanabquilter

I am not crazy about anything that has plastic to it. I personally use the parchment paper. I have read so many things about cancer with plastic.

OHSue

I prefer parchment paper because I can use it in any shape pan. I also use it as a pressing sheet in my sewing room.

JBeamer

Silicone baking sheets are not plastic. They are made with glass and food grade silicone and are reported to be non-toxic and inert. I love mine. It's great for making Lace Cookies which are so easy to crumble and so hard to remove from a cookie sheet.
Not affiliated with any company or product just like my baking silicone sheet.