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Facts About Kitchens That You Need To Know

 

 

The kitchen has evolved throughout the years, from simple stones made out of clay to electric stoves or stoves fueled by gasoline. Although the kitchen is not only a place where you prepare and eat food, it is now also a place where a family can bond while dining their favorite meals. Because of new technological advances, the kitchen can now also be used to practice different cooking styles like baking, grilling, frying, etc. Modern architecture also incorporates comfort and functionality such as ventilation systems, preparation tables, smoke vents, roof hatches, accessible access sinks, etc.   

 

In ancient times, notably before the 16th century, kitchens were not a place to host guests because of the smoke emitting from burnt firewood. But, today, the kitchen is no different from our second room. Here's a little background of how the kitchen transformed throughout the years: 

 

History of Kitchen Transitions 

 

  1. Ancient Greece

 

During ancient times in Greece, the kitchen was carefully located close to the bathroom. Historians also documented this act is only affordable to the rich. At the same time, people that couldn't afford such luxury have their kitchen in the open.  

 

  1. Middle Ages

 

The middle ages brought a slight modification to the kitchen design. Humans created metal cauldrons used to hang foods above the fire to cook. This mainly was set up in an open area, and the smoke and soot emanating from the burnt firewood is not a fun thing to sit nearly. 

 

  1. Ancient Rome

 

The Romans were the first to find an answer to the problem of soot and smoke in the kitchen. They utilized brick tubes to extract them from the kitchen, making the area more breathable and comfortable. The people of England also used a similar technique in 1185. This invention became famous around the world around the 16th century. Thus, the people around this time established a transformation of the kitchen architecture and function. Many opted for this since people can comfortably sit and eat in the same room where the kitchen is located. However, the kitchen is still considered a separate section of the house. This is because the chimney does not eliminate the chances of smoke getting into the house. 

 

Kitchen Tips and Tricks 

  

But even though the kitchen nowadays is fully functional and convenient, there are still some specific issues that we can deal with when preparing delicious meals. We have listed down the tricks you can try when dealing with these common problems.  

 

  1. Cutting Onions

 

Cutting more than five clubs of onions might stress you out a bit and cause discomfort to your eye from going back and forth and cutting them separately. To help you save some time and minimize stress, put them all together, cut their ends and peel, and then make horizontal cuts. Continue to cut them until it reaches your desired size. This technique will save you the hassle of cutting them individually. 

 

  1. Prevent Over Boiling

 

There are instances when the bubbling water might spill into the pot when boiling water. To avoid this, you can try placing a wooden spoon across the pot. This simple trick will help you save time cleaning spilled water off your stove. 

 

  1. Defrosting Meat

 

Defrosting meat may take a long time and could even waste a lot of running water. Lucky for you, there's is an alternative solution to that problem. You can try placing the meat on an aluminum sheet tray or frying pan. You can also defrost soups or anything edibles refrigerated flat with this technique. 

 

  1. Foul Odor and Sink Blockage

 

Having a foul odor inside the kitchen is not an uncommon problem.  

Sink blockages caused by food residue are the source of these odors. To help you efficiently resolve this issue, try pouring a cup of baking soda and lemon juice into the sink and let it settle for 15 minutes. Afterward, add a cup of white vinegar and wait for bubbles. Once you see some bubbles, flush the sink with boiling water. To prevent more sink blockages, you can also use a sink strainer to stop food residue. 

 

Takeaway 

 

Knowing these different facts about the kitchen will save you some time when you are dealing with the most common issues when cooking. There are still many food preparation hacks you can find on the internet and try at your home. Make sure that the trick is safe and doable, of course.  

 

 

 

 

 

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