If you’ve ever wondered how a microwave heats food, or why aluminum foil is shiny on one side and dull on the other, or whether it is better to use cold or hot water in a garbage disposal, you should read The Way Kitchens Work. Modern kitchens are hi-tech marvels, with more machinery than any other room in the house. Each of the 50+ entries includes its history, interesting trivia, and a discussion of the technology involved. Readers will also enjoy reviewing the utensils’ and appliances’ original patent blueprints, as well as photos of the “guts” of these culinary tools. The author even includes odd side stories, such as how the waffle iron played a role in the founding of Nike, how you can reset a turkey timer, and why socialite Josephine Cochran really invented the dishwasher in 1886--it wasn’t because she wanted to ease the burden of her servants, but because she wanted a device that would avoid the unsightly chips associated with hand washing. And finally, for those whose stovetop skills are still in development, Sobey provides information on the invention and use of the smoke detector and hand-held fire extinguisher.
Author(s): Ed Sobey
Year: 2010
Language: English
Pages: 192
Copyright......Page 5
Dedication......Page 6
Contents......Page 8
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS......Page 10
INTRODUCTION......Page 12
Aluminum Foil......Page 18
Bag Sealer......Page 20
Blende......Page 23
Bread Machine......Page 28
Can Opener......Page 32
Coffee Grinder......Page 35
Coffee Maker......Page 37
Coffee Roaster......Page 42
Coffee Urn......Page 45
Cork Remover......Page 48
Crock-Pot......Page 51
Deep Fat Fryer......Page 53
Dishwasher......Page 57
Dustbuster......Page 61
Electric Grill......Page 64
Electric Knife......Page 68
Electric Teapot......Page 72
Espresso Maker......Page 74
Faucet......Page 78
Fire Extinguisher......Page 82
Food Processor......Page 86
Garbage Disposal......Page 90
Garlic Chopper......Page 94
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) Switch......Page 96
Hot Plate......Page 100
Ice Maker......Page 103
Juicer......Page 108
Kitchen Torch......Page 112
Knife......Page 116
Microwave Oven......Page 120
Mixer......Page 125
Oven (Electric)......Page 128
Oven (Gas)......Page 132
Pepper Mill......Page 135
Popcorn Popper......Page 138
Pressure Cooker......Page 142
Range Hood......Page 145
Refrigerator......Page 148
Refrigerator Magnet......Page 154
Salad Shooter......Page 156
Salad Spinner......Page 159
Saran Wrap......Page 162
Smoke Detector......Page 164
Steamer......Page 167
Stove......Page 171
Teflon-Coated Frying Pan......Page 176
Timer......Page 178
Toaster......Page 182
Toaster Oven......Page 188
Trash Compactor......Page 193
Turkey Timer......Page 196
Waffle Iron......Page 199
Water Filter......Page 203
Watercooler......Page 209
Wine Saver......Page 215
BIBLIOGRAPHY......Page 220
