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The Genuine Intention: Heating Drawer
The drawer under the stove is not a “warming drawer,” as is often believed. Its main purpose is to maintain food’s warmth after cooking. This ability comes in quite helpful when cooking a lot of different foods or hosting visitors. Use the warming drawer to keep food warm until it’s ready to dine, so you won’t have to worry about it cooling down before serving. With temperature settings, food remains warm without overbaking in these drawers.
Historical Initiation
When kitchen technology was developing quickly in the early 20th century, that is when the idea of a warming drawer first emerged. As gas and electric stoves became more common, manufacturers started adding cutting-edge technologies to enhance cooking. The problem of keeping food warm while awaiting the preparation of additional dishes gave rise to the invention of the warming drawer. As home chefs’ demands changed throughout time, it became a regular component in many kitchens.
Historical Initiation
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