Abstract: A knob assembly for a cooking pan lid that includes an improved visual and/or audible indicator of temperature conditions within the pan.

Abstract: A motorized tool for slicing food having a motor, a cutting tool, a shaft, and a connector connecting the shaft to the motor. The cutting tool mounted to the shaft. Alternatively, the invention can be converted into a motorized tool for tenderizing meats having a motor, a meat tenderizer, and a connector connecting the meat tenderizer to the motor. A method for cutting food using a motorized tool for slicing food described herein. The method comprising actuating the motor, applying the cutting edge to the food, applying sufficient pressure to begin to cut the food, and moving the cutting edge across the food so that the food is cut. Alternatively, when using the meat tenderizer disclosed herein the method may be simply described as comprising the steps of actuating the motor, applying the tenderizing surface to the meat, and moving the tenderizing surface whereby the meat is tenderized.