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Preheating the Oven

Preheating the Oven

November 4, 2011 No Comments

In several videos, we’ve mentioned that the oven must be preheated.   Why is this important? Fragile dishes such as meringues and souffles can be harmed by the strong air current generated by the rising combustion products (hot gases) generated in a gas oven. Airflow in a gas oven will surge as the burners are ...

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Safety and the Kitchen Stove

Safety and the Kitchen Stove

February 4, 2011 2 Comments

There is a reason well designed commercial kitchens isolate the stove areas from work surfaces and open counter tops. It’s fire safety.  Designers of home kitchens often ignore this fundamental concept, placing the stovetop right into a countertop.  The result – a fire just waiting to happen. Scenario: It’s early in the morning. Half awake, ...

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