Modern code actually requires an absurd number of receptacles in kitchens with the express purpose of not requiring extension cords because using an undersized

Modern code actually requires an absurd number of receptacles in kitchens with the express purpose of not requiring extension cords because using an undersized cord is a fire hazard. Unfortunately, appliance manufacturers haven't quite caught on to the fact that kitchen last rather longer than appliances, and so there are a great many kitchens without a ridiculous number of outlets that are home to appliances with too-short cords plugged into extension cords.