Anyone got any recommendations for a lightweight kettle or saucepans please? Xxx
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Hi Beesthatbuzz,
Great name !
Try the camping shops.
If you can't get out, you can order online.
Also, some Indian corner stores sell a miniature pressure cooker. Lightweight and just the right size if you're cooking for one. I'll dig out the details if a pressure cooker is what you want.
John
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Here you go
amazon.co.uk/dp/B002MPQH58/...
It's about 1/4 the size of a normal pressure cooker, and the manufacturer is said to be well respected in India.
John
Beesthatbuzz in reply to
Thank you so much, that's very kind of you xxxx
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The reviews of the Hawkins miniature pressure cooker are a bit mixed. People either love it or hate it. But the majority say it's good. I have one, but haven't used it enough. Sometimes it's a bit difficult to close, but practice will make perfect.
By the way, if you buy lightweight cooking stuff from a disability shop, because you're a disabled person, you don't pay the 20% VAT.
John
Beesthatbuzz in reply to
Can you recommend a good shop please? Xx
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Well, Beesthatbuzz,
That's difficult. It depends upon how lightweight you need things to be.
The really lightweight stuff is designed for walkers. It is super lightweight, but may not last, as it's not designed for daily use.
Super lightweight camping stuff is also often made from aluminiinniinnium 😁, so can only be used on certain types of stove. What is your heating device: gas, electric, induction, infrared, ...?
Other camping stuff isn't necessarily that lightweight.
Can you get out the house to a shop? That's the best. If not, we'll need to use Google to find what you need on line.
John
Beesthatbuzz in reply to
Have found a tilting kettle on complete care shop. Thank you xx
The best thing I ever found was a tippler device for my eco kettle. I do not use lightweight pans just chip baskets to lift food out when cooked.There is always the microwave. I do have a handy hubby who lifts stews off the hob and meals from the oven.
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Weight of the miniature pressure cooker is 975 grams or just over 2 lbs. ...obviously a bit heavier with food in it.
Answer from Brian on Amazon.
John
Beesthatbuzz in reply to
Wow that is good for a pressure cooker. Thanks xx
Yes we have a lovely little camping kettle which whistles when it is boiling, can only be used on a gas stove. We also used to have a small electric camping kettle we used in the motorhome and it had the plus of being lightweight and boiling quickly.
The living made easy site has some useful tips in the types of pans etc to buy to make cooking easier.x
Excellent, I'll go and find the shop now. Thank you xx
If the kettle is to make a cuppa you could get a one cup brewer no lifting just put a cup under it press the button and it boils one cup, we have a Brevel but outher makes around take a look on Amazon.
When I was first diagnosed someone suggested to me using chip baskets inside saucepans when cooking so you just lift them out . So no heavy pans or carrying hot liquids.. also using halogen cookers, and slow cookers and of course the microwave and silicone bakeware
What a good idea, thank you xx
Fab idea
I have a one cup kettle which means I don’t have to lift the kettle just put the cup under press the button and one cup of hot water this is so much easier I fill it with a jug of water when it needs topping up. For my saucepans I was given a basket a little like a deep frying basket by the OT although to be honest not really sure this helps much as you still have to move the saucepans etc!
Have you checked out kettles that tilt and pour. I love them, you can fill up with a small plastic jug.
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Yes, Nedd, but don't you have to lift the full kettle from the tap to the worktop?
NOT criticizing the idea, your like a bit more information, please.
I'm interested, as I've started knocking things over. A more stable kettle might be good. I'm terrified of knocking boiling water all over myself.
Thanks,
John
Hi travel kettles are lightweight & small enough for a couple of cuppas...
aldi usually have some light weight stuff in if not it comes around often
I also have a light wok affair. Washing up heavy pans is a trial. its amazing how many one pan meals that you can knock up. Especially with the aid 2 long handled teaspoons for stirring. I never boil anything in water these days, veg is done in the oven, a hash of whatever I have in. Often charred but tasty.
Thanks for this post, definitely going to check some off the ideas out.
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Nedd,
Washing Up is a Trial (Full Stop)
I've got a sinktop dishwasher. What a life saver.
Always clean dishes to hand. If not, just press the button.
John
(I don't do dishes)
I've got a hot cup device at home and I find it much easier to use than a standard kettle with a tipper (I suffer with tremors, which makes spilling more likely.)
Mine boils water in a few seconds with the press of a button.
You put the cup underneath, press the button and press it again when you're done.
The tank can be filled with a jug.
I can't help much with the saucepans, I'm afraid as I leave most of the labour-intensive stuff to my husband.
I did buy a 6-in-1 electric tin-opener recently, which is relatively easy to clean and quite compact.
It comes with jar and bottle opening tools, a ring-pull can opener and a little gadget to help you open plastic packaging.
hi. i had one of those hot taps, fitted to my new kitchen, that delivers boiling hot water. kettles are now a thing of the past. it also helps with cooking as you do not need to wait for boiling water in a pan. have a look at quooker.co.uk/enuk there are a lot of others.
Regards
Peder
That's a brilliant tap! Bit out of my price range though, unfortunately. Xxx
Hi Beesthatbuzz,
I bought set of 3 very lightweight saucepans with glass lids & steamholes online from Coopers of Stortford. They are made from stainless steel and very easy to handle. I also had money off 1st order. Hope that helps.
i'd be lost without my tassimo, if you leave the cleaning pod in it, it boils a cup of hot water everytime, without having to buy the sometimes expensive pods, just add your own teabag or coffee
What a good idea, I've got a Tassimo too! 😁 I'm going to try that, thank you xx
