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Galley Gadgets Optimizing Your Cave of Cookery
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otoriously small kitchens in China can’t compare to the sprawling kitchens of the West. The average Chinese family utilizes their dining table for food preparation and living room for extra storage, meaning the kitchen is usually just for cooking and washing dishes. Yet many expats prefer the efficiency of having a prep line starting at the fridge then to sink to cutting board to pan ending in the serving dish before setting it all on the table. Squeeze out extra needed space by getting these handy organizers. To purchase an item, scan the QR code using Taobao’s app.
Makeshift Mat Wash vegetables, dry dishes or plop down a cutting board on top and prep right at the sink. Though this mat comes in many styles from many vendors, this one has a handy cradle for smaller produce and cutlery. RMB58
Microwave Shelf The drawer is a life-saver for those doomed to one- or two-drawer kitchens. Three shelves are an option but by forfeiting the drawer. RMB118 to 468
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