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The Way Kitchens Work: The Science Behind the Microwave, Teflon Pan, Garbage Disposal, and More
The Way Kitchens Work: The Science Behind the Microwave, Teflon Pan, Garbage Disposal, and More
The Way Kitchens Work: The Science Behind the Microwave, Teflon Pan, Garbage Disposal, and More
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The Way Kitchens Work: The Science Behind the Microwave, Teflon Pan, Garbage Disposal, and More

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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.

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Release dateApr 27, 2010
ISBN9781613743072
The Way Kitchens Work: The Science Behind the Microwave, Teflon Pan, Garbage Disposal, and More
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Ed Sobey

Ed Sobey holds a PhD in science and teaches for Semester at Sea. He also lectures at sea for passengers on several cruise lines and has traveled the equivalent of ten times around the world at sea. The Fulbright Commission has awarded Ed two grants for training science teachers in foreign countries. To date he has trained teachers in more than 30 countries. He is a former naval officer and has directed five science centers, published 34 books, and hosted two television series on science and technology. Ed is a Fellow of The Explorers Club and has participated in two dozen scientific expeditions. He has conducted ocean research in winter in Antarctica; sailed across the Pacific Ocean in a small sailboat, and recorded whale sounds from an ocean kayak. He organizes and leads citizen science expeditions for the nonprofit Northwest Explorers.

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