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Title: Great book but could be twice as long.
Review: In planning our new kitchen I must have borrowed a dozen books from our local library - this is the one I bought because I know I'll refer to it again and again. Mr. Silvers not only covers all the elements of designing a REAL kitchen (i.e., one that actually works well) but also has some terrific tips for cooks (like storing knives in your block upside-down, so as not to dull them as you pull them out; or keeping your tomatoes in the butter compartment so they're not too cold; and many, many others), not to mention a fantastic recipe for mango chutney chicken. He has a unique perspective on the history of kitchen design, and delivers it all in an funny, quirky, inimitable manner. The only problem with the book was that, while he covered all the elements of kitchen design (work flow, storage, choosing materials and appliances, etc.) there could have been an additional chapter on putting it all together. I certainly would have enjoyed reading more!
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