Abstract : The English term, “Kitchen” is derived from a Latin word, “coquere,” which means to cook. Kitchens have evolved from simple fire pits to complex spaces for food preparation and storage. Originally, kitchens were not much more than pits with fire used for cooking the food. Ancient Chinese archaeological finds suggest pigsties were located close to the food preparation area, probably for convenience. Food items were often stored in bags made from the skins of animals, gourds, or woven baskets. There were no refrigerators or even iceboxes. The very first hearths were made out of clay or stone. One of the main purposes of the hearth was to contain the fire while cooking. The risk of fire was always high. Many times, the hearth completely encircled the fire to help keep it from spreading to the home.
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Cite : Dineshya, S. (2024). Kitchen Ergonomics (1st ed., pp. 333-360). Noble Science Press. https://doi.org/10.52458/9788196897444.nsp2024.eb.ch-20
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