The Pots And Pans That Cook Food 40% Faster

The "Flare Pan" was designed by Oxford University professor Thomas Povey and will be sold by Lakeland, a British kitchenware supplier, starting in late August.

What makes it so different? It's claimed to be 40% more efficient than other cookware. That means it cooks 40% faster and with 40% less energy use. Povey designs high efficiency cooling systems for jet engines. He is also a mountaineer and wanted to make a pot that would work better at high altitudes. Made from cast aluminum, it has "fins" around the sides that increase the surface area being heated, affording more even heat distribution.

Lakeland will be offering a saucepan, a stockpot, two different sized pans and a three piece set. A bit pricey, but perhaps they will pay for themselves in time and energy savings.