Concetti Chiave
- Traditional kitchens are typically separate from the main house, common in rural areas, and often feature mud or concrete floors.
- Shelves in traditional kitchens are usually made from wood or bamboo, placed above the fireplace, and they often use open drainage systems.
- Common fuels for traditional kitchens include firewood, charcoal, and coal, with fireplaces being either fixed, movable, or made from stones.
- Modern kitchens are integrated into the main building, often adjacent to dining areas, and have concrete, terrazzo, or tiled floors.
- Modern kitchens are equipped with fixtures such as sinks, taps, draining boards, cabinets, and shelves for convenience.
Types of Kitchen
There are different types of kitchen and most times people underestimate their existence and uses. Basically we have the traditional and the modern kitchen.
1. Traditional Kitchens:
These are common in rural areas of many countries and they are characterised by the following:
i) They are built as separate units from the main house.
ii) The floor is commonly mud but some are concrete.
iii) The shelves or kitchen racks are commonly made of wood or bamboo.
iv) The open drainage system is often used.
v) common fuels used are: firewood, charcoal or coal.
vi) The fire place can be:
a. Fixed for example cookers or
b. Movable for example a metal tripod or
c. three big stones arranged in a triangular position.
2. Modern Kitchens:
These are common with modern buildings. They are characterised by the following:
- They are part of the main building and next to the dining area or room.
- Their floors are commonly concrete, terrazzo or tiled.
- They have fixtures such as: sink, tap, draining board, cabinets, shelves.
Necessary precautions in the use of kerosene cookers
If it is necessary to refill the kerosene tank in the course of cooking, the following procedures should be followed:
1. Put off the stove completely.
2. Then fill up the tank.
3. Wipe off any kerosene spilt thoroughly.
4. Put on the stove once more and continue with your cooking.
5. Always use good quality kerosene.
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