As with everything in the kitchen trends come and go leaving behind a trail of outdated and outmoded gadgets. Even 50 years ago kitchens looked very different than they do now. Colorful patterned wallpaper Formica countertops and avocado green were all the rage back then. Kitchen tools and appliances looked different too some now almost forgotten with the passing of time. If you were around when they were at their most popular these items might evoke a sense of nostalgia 一 or you might still have one or two tucked away in the depths of your kitchen cupboards.
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Don't underestimate the value of old-fashioned kitchen gadgets.
While some of these tools may seem ridiculous by today’s standards keep in mind that many of these inventions were once cutting-edge technology. Today they’re mostly prized by vintage collectors historians and niche hobbyists though they can also be of interest to anyone curious about what life was like 50 years ago. These relics of the past offer a glimpse into how people used to cook eat and live making them intriguing representations of a time that’s long gone.
If you’ve ever found cutting meat with a knife tiring or tedious the good news is that there’s an electric version. The invention dates back to 1964 when the first electric knife was patented. This early version was powered by an electric motor and used two moving blades. But it wasn’t until major brands like General Electric and Black & Decker launched their own electric knives that the concept caught on. Thanks to the advertising efforts of these companies the electric knife became a very popular and sought-after item among American consumers. By 1971 approximately one in three U.S. households owned one.
The electric knife had its drawbacks however. It was prone to tearing meat resulting in shredded irregularly shaped pieces. The design of the appliance was also unsanitary: grease and meat residue could build up in the handle and between the blades making it a chore to clean properly. Perhaps most annoying of all the knife’s motor was deafeningly loud letting your entire household (and your neighbors) know what was for dinner. It’s no surprise that the electric knife’s popularity has waned over the years. These days home cooks mostly use it to carve a Thanksgiving turkey.
