Rotelle (or perhaps, the word’s singular form: rotella, meaning “a small wheel”) is essentially a hot pot holder to protect your tablecloths and countertops. Anytime there are hot baking sheets, pots, pans, or dishes around, it’s a good idea to have hot pads for kitchen counter surfaces nearby for when you need to remove them from the stove or the oven. It’s particularly satisfying when your counter protectors for kitchen heat situations are also fun to look at and look cozy just sitting on the table.

Something as simple as these silicone hot pads and trivetsmake cool housewarming gifts for home and kitchen décor aficionados. Along with being practical, the silicone pot mat will also brighten your kitchen: don’t hide the hot pan holder in a cabinet or a drawer, but hang it on a hook or keep it on the table instead somewhere where the guests will notice this large trivet and praise it!

We at Monkey Business are dedicated to designing funny and cute kitchen accessories for the home and the kitchen that are fun to cook, eat, and drink with and sometimes really helpful. Apart from these hot pads for countertops, we make imaginative wine stoppers, spoon huggers, lid lifters, baking-soda-based fridge deodorizers, and a few other original things like these funny potholders. Try them out, and join the community of creative foodies!