Heavy Lifting

So another story that we heard related to lifting and moving pots & pans, especially heavy ones. I know that I have spilled a pot of pasta (both into the sink and onto the floor) and not only am I bummed that I mad a big mess but I have to start the pasta all over...

For the past two weeks Jean and I have been concentrating out efforts on pot handles. Although huge improvements are being made all over the kitchen these handles havn't really changed much in the last century. Here are a few of the early prototypes that a few of our users tried out.

Our first prototype with an upright handle and wrist/arm support.

Another version with a slightly tilted handle but narrow support.

Just an upright and angled handle.

After being inspired by the above we made this wooden handle that is robust enough to actually cook with. We got some great feedback on this one. Here it is pictured with a wire mesh splatter guard (we didn't want grease from oily foods to get on the handle.) This afternoon we watched tofu being cooked in it. To our surprise the handle didn't get warm at all. We were told that it was both easy to cook with and easy to fill full of water. The handle got in the way while stiring the food unless you were to spin it around. It was even easy to pour the tofu from the pan to a plate. Washing was a bit harder than a normal pot. We also discussed that storing it in that configuration would take up more room.

Let us know what you think!