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Author Sobey, Edwin J. C., 1948-

Title The way kitchens work : the science behind the microwave, teflon pan, garbage disposal, and more / Ed Sobey.

Publication Info. Chicago, Ill. : Chicago Review Press, [2010]
©2010

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Description 1 online resource (xv, 203 pages) : illustrations
Physical Medium polychrome
Description text file
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (page 203).
Contents Aluminum foil -- Bag sealer -- Blender -- Bread machine -- Can opener -- Coffee grinder -- Coffee maker -- Coffee roaster -- Coffee urn -- Cork remover -- Crock-pot -- Deep fat fryer -- Dishwasher -- Dustbuster -- Electric grill -- Electric knife -- Electric teapot -- Espresso maker -- Faucet -- Fire extinguisher -- Food processor -- Garbage disposal -- Garlic chopper -- Ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) switch -- Hot plate -- Ice maker -- Juicer -- Kitchen torch -- Knife -- Microwave oven -- Mixer -- Oven (electric) -- Oven (gas) -- Pepper mill -- Popcorn popper -- Pressure cooker -- Range hood -- Refrigerator -- Refrigerator magnet -- Salad shooter -- Salad spinner -- Saran wrap -- Smoke detector -- Steamer -- Stove -- Teflon-coated frying pan -- Timer -- Toaster -- Toaster oven -- Trash compactor -- Turkey timer -- Waffle iron -- Water filter -- Watercooler -- Wine saver.
Summary How does a microwave heat food? Why is only one side of aluminum foil shiny? and Is it better to use cold or hot water in a garbage disposal? are among the questions answered in this guide that reveals the hidden science of the kitchen and its trappings. Profiling more than 50 common appliances and utensils, this handbook describes each item's history, reveals interesting trivia about the piece, and discusses the technology involved. In addition to featuring the original patent blueprints and photographs of the guts of the culinary tools, this guide recounts quirky side stories such as the role a waffle iron played in Nike's inception and the real reason why socialite Josephine Cochran invented the dishwasher in 1886. Those whose stovetop skills are still in development will appreciate the information on the invention and use of the smoke detector and hand-held fire extinguishers.
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Subject Cooking -- Equipment and supplies.
Cooking -- Equipment and supplies.
Kitchens -- Equipment and supplies.
Kitchens -- Equipment and supplies.
Kitchens.
Genre/Form Electronic books.
Other Form: Print version: Sobey, Edwin J.C., 1948- Way kitchens work. Chicago, Ill. : Chicago Review Press, 2010 9781569762813 (DLC) 2010007250 (OCoLC)489009715
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