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I think this is a factor that is often neglected or not even mentioned is articles espousing 'tiny homes'. The cooking. Even in our fairly large home, if I coo

I think this is a factor that is often neglected or not even mentioned is articles espousing 'tiny homes'. The cooking. Even in our fairly large home, if I cook something even vaguely aromatic, the smell permeates through most of the house. Maybe this is an indictment of the 'takeaway generation' that seems the norm in places like the US, where it is often cheaper and more convenient to order take out, rather than cook from scratch?

souprock 7y ago
That smell is a good thing though, isn't it? If not, cook something else. Maybe don't cook liver with Limburger.
- geomark 7y ago
  Some delicious foods smell terrible during cooking, or even emit slightly dangerous fumes during cooking, like dishes that contain a lot of chilis (the source of pepper spray).
- cyberferret 7y ago
  Whilst the smell can be good in the sort term, over time, it can actually work against you. Trying to go to sleep with the delicious smell of baking bread through your sheets? Good luck with that :) Also, waking up first thing in the morning with the smell of last night's curry still in the air? Not the best. If you burn milk or something else on the stove? Best leave the windows open and rent a hotel room to stay in for a few days!
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danans 7y ago
This might be more an indication of insufficient ventilation or an inadequate or non existent kitchen extractor fan.
- Mountain_Skies 7y ago
  Open floor plans have been a big trend for the past few decades. Personally I hate it but most people seem to want their kitchen and living room to flow together mostly seamlessly. I hate the sound of the refrigerator compressor. I hate cooking smells. I hate seeing unwashed dishes or unclean surfaces. These things are actually all fine during the cooking and eating process but if I want to relax in the living room, I don't want the sights, sounds, and scents of the kitchen constantly intruding. Better ventilation can help somewhat but that's additional noise and can't compete very well with an actual wall between rooms.

souprock 7y ago

That smell is a good thing though, isn't it? If not, cook something else. Maybe don't cook liver with Limburger.

geomark 7y ago
Some delicious foods smell terrible during cooking, or even emit slightly dangerous fumes during cooking, like dishes that contain a lot of chilis (the source of pepper spray).
cyberferret 7y ago
Whilst the smell can be good in the sort term, over time, it can actually work against you. Trying to go to sleep with the delicious smell of baking bread through your sheets? Good luck with that :) Also, waking up first thing in the morning with the smell of last night's curry still in the air? Not the best. If you burn milk or something else on the stove? Best leave the windows open and rent a hotel room to stay in for a few days!

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danans 7y ago

This might be more an indication of insufficient ventilation or an inadequate or non existent kitchen extractor fan.

Mountain_Skies 7y ago
Open floor plans have been a big trend for the past few decades. Personally I hate it but most people seem to want their kitchen and living room to flow together mostly seamlessly. I hate the sound of the refrigerator compressor. I hate cooking smells. I hate seeing unwashed dishes or unclean surfaces. These things are actually all fine during the cooking and eating process but if I want to relax in the living room, I don't want the sights, sounds, and scents of the kitchen constantly intruding. Better ventilation can help somewhat but that's additional noise and can't compete very well with an actual wall between rooms.