A Weird Kitchen Crisis

All kinds of things can go wrong in the kitchen, but what do you do when the knob handle on your biggest pot lid falls off?  I had used this lid, which fits on my largest pot as well as a large frying pan, for several decades.

I tried to fix it, but
the screw holding the knob to the lid had rusted and the thin layer of metal hiding the screw had simply worn away.  What should I do?  I’d never tried to buy a pot lid on its own.

Then I discovered Charles Viancin.  He is a European designer who created a line of floppy silicone lids in 5 sizes.  I bought his biggest —12 inches in diameter—for $12.95.  It looks like a large red poppy and seems indestructible..  

This lid is very versatile.  Place it on a large pot or salad bowl, and it provides a tight seal.  Luckily the black knob handle on the top can’t fall off because it’s part of the lid!

                                                                                                            

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