The Kitchen Pantry Makes a Comeback
There was a time when many homes had a separate food pantry, or a larder as it was called, located just off the kitchen. They were a way to store food and utensils and a place for storing extra food during long winters.About 100 years ago a food pantry or larder that was separate from the kitchen was the norm. Often the pantry was located near the outer edge of the home where they could be at a lower temperature than the kitchen. The kitchen pantry continued to be a standard feature in the home up until World War II. But as kitchens became larger and more modern, the kitchen pantry fell out of favor.When you have many families now purchasing their groceries in bulk they often find that...