Abstract: An implement, handle has its axially elongate body widened proximal to its attachment end to define a thumb rest that provides leverage for axial rotation and turning of the implement, such as a cooking pan or skillet. The elongate body may be in the form of an elastomer sleeve fitted over a rigid shaft, wherein the shaft may have an attached metal cross-plate or integral crossbar to add mechanical strength to the thumb rest.

Abstract: An energy efficient cooking set with separate cooking regions for diverse foods is disclosed. A cooking pan has a flat major surface surrounded by a perimeter side wall. A plate nests into the pan, with standoffs spacing the plate from the major surface of the pan. The plate has receiving areas, which may include slots and may include alignment protrusions. A first partition has projections which may include tabs. The projections fit into respective receiving areas on the plate. In an embodiment, a second partition has projections fitting into respective receiving areas on the plate. In a further embodiment; tabs on a lower edge of each partition insert into respective slots on the plate, removably affixing the partition perpendicularly to and spanning the plate. A selected partition divides the plate into separate cooking regions for simultaneously cooking separated foods in cooperation with the perimeter side wall.