Thursday, February 25, 2010

U is for Utilitarian

I’m often seduced by clever design. I am drawn to Alessi’s toothpick holders in the shape of a rabbit coming out of a hat. However, if I have to choose, I’ll take utilitarian design over anything else.

At the moment, my favorite piece of cookware is the cast iron pan. Utilitarian in every respect. No extra materials. No decorative elements. Nothing fancy. Just the ultimate non-stick pan. Seasoned correctly and heated appropriately, you can flip a pancake in the pan, no problem.

So toss out your heart-shaped pan with its special coating, rubber grip, heat indicator, and molded lip. Because really, isn't the pan already scratched anyway?

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