Technology in the kitchen has undergone tremendous change in the past 100 years in an effort to make time spent more enjoyable and hopefully, quicker. From gas ranges and hand-held whisks to microwaves and food processors, women have experimented with numerous inventions in the preparation of food. Below are just a few examples of advertisements placed in community cookbooks, including a few that are not related to cooking but may be nostalgic for their own place in the community.
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