Oh Fridge

 After the oven the refrigerator is the second most important appliance in the house. It keeps our food cool and safe. It allows us to store extra food and leftovers. It's a vital part of home cooking along with adding style to our kitchens.

Not surprising refrigerators have been around since ancient times. It was the Persians or ancient Iranians who created the first one. This was a hole in the ground capped with a large domed structure and catchers. it had subterranean storage spaces for storing dairy and meat. Other areas of the world relied on mountain ice or cold fresh water from lakes and streams. it was Scottish professor William Cullen who designed a small refrigerating machine in 1755. This could only cool a small amount.Many other inventors, from the Americans Oliver Evans , expatriate Jacob Perkins and Alexander Twinings to the brilliant British scientist Michael Faraday tried their hands at creating a working one. American doctor John Gorrie came close as did Australian James Harrison. yet it was the French Ferdinand Carre and Carl von Linde of Germany who perfected the method of liquifying gases to act as coolant. American homes first got fridges as late as 1914. These early ones were elaborate contraptions that required installation that spanned the kitchen and basement,The non  toxic Freon was added to these coolers in the 1930's and it was a game changer for home chefs. Now everything from milk to ice cream could be stored. It even spawned the creation of ice box cakes, an instant hit with families.

Now fridges are not only functional but also an integral part of a kitchen's overall design.  Many millennials are looking to their grandparents and even great- grandparents tastes. Retro is big in fridges right now. They may be smaller than the usual ones but they still have the same amenities like an ice maker. The color range is super cute with colors like candy apple red and robin's egg blue. Makers like Galantz have matching stoves and microwaves too.  Double door fridges are perfect for those big kitchens. They can store everything from wine to veggies. They can also provide you with up to forty glasses of ice a day along with giving you fresh filtered water. These newer models also keep veggies and fruit crisper and fresher than older models, perfect with the scarcity and high prices of produce these days. Smaller kitchens of course will do well with a smaller version yet one deep enough to provide adequate room for both fresh and frozen foods. Stainless steel is the way to go but if you want the traditional white then opt for it.

REfrigerators are a vital part of our kitchen . They aid us in storing and preserving foods. Getting the right one is crucial in having fresh food and ingredients.