There’s something comforting about being able to eat warm home cooked food when you’re out on a long day, but keeping it hot or finding somewhere to heat it up is a challenge. The Thermo Pot from Black+Blum is the bigger brother of their food flask and has a whopping 550ml capacity, so you won’t go hungry. It features the same double walled insulation that’s perfect for keeping your soups, stews or porridge piping hot for up to 6 hours. Made with stainless steel it’s designed to last for years and is cleverly designed to make sure no plastics come into contact with your food. The natural cork leak proof lid will protect against spills so you can chuck it in your bag and not have to worry about everything getting covered in your lunch. It also comes with a neat stainless steel spoon that slots into the elastic strap, so you can avoid having to scavenge for cutlery when on the go.
Built to last is not usually something you associate with lunch boxes. But when Dan Black, the lead designer at Black and Blum, turned his attention to designing their first product in 2010 the aim was to provide a different option from the mix of takeaway cartons and cheap, leaky lunchboxes people were making do with. Over 14 years, and 25 design awards later, the range has expanded to include insulating food containers, bottles and almost anything you need to bring food and drink on the go. Not content with just making ‘nice looking things’ they’ve consistently pushed the envelope and from totally leak-proof options to microwavable metal lunch boxes and continue to set the standard for great looking, long lasting products to make sure you can bring tasty meals wherever you’re heading. They’re also a member of 1% For the Planet and work with local groups to help reduce food waste in London. Cracking.
