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I Believe The Popularity Of Open Spaces

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I believe the popularity of open spaces that join the kitchen to other living areas is not only due to the smells of cooking and the conversation to be had between all, but also due to the magical sounds of cooking. We often think and talk of the smells of cooking but tend to overlook the sounds. The preparation sounds start us wondering, "What are we going to have?". The roller sound of drawers opening and closing, the tap of wood meeting wood as pantry doors close (and for some the magnetic click of child safety locks as doors open) and the tinkling and clanging of glass and metal utensils are too general and don 't give it away. Neither does the rubbery suction sound of the refrigerator door opening and closing or the ripping sound of cardboard boxes and paper packets being opened. Wait! It 's the plastic against plastic vacuum release sound; it 's the tub of spread! Oh! But that 's no help either. As the litany continues with running rinse water, the splat of water in the sink from a shake to drain something, chopping, slicing and greens brushing against greens as they are gingerly tossed, we have our first answer! It 's salad! That starts the imagination flowing. What dressing will be selected? Will I get to steal a crouton before it is ready? Maybe even a cucumber slice. I know, a cherry tomato! Of course the smells will eventually give answer to what some sounds will only hint at, but that comes later. What 's that? Ah! Something is starting to sizzle. That narrows

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