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I woke up early so I have some people remodeling a house on TV instead of listening to news. I love what they do there and how they remodel with what they casll an open concept while I realise that I could never have that in my house. We live in a country that has many big earthquakes so our way of building our houses have ti take that into account. Our houses are made with brick and concrete (béton armé is called in French). And because of that, houses are usually smaller. Still, I know that we don´t need a giant kitchen to cook good food. Many people in other places have giant kitchens and call fast food restaurants to have food brought to their houses. I have made awesome food for 30 people in my house for my birthday. I celebrated my birthday with my friends and family until the covid began. I then asked my friends to bring the liquid (liquors, wine and coca cola and the like) while I took care of the rest. And for a long time I have had back proplems so I have made roasted meats in the small electric over the counter oven instead of bending to use the big gas oven. I bake a rather small turkey breast, a pork loin and a roast beef, one by one. I cut them thinly with the electric knife and serve it with different salads and rice. The only "bought" food is a wonderful chocolate cake that reminds me of a wonderful aunt I had. She was the one who cut the cake in every party and they were so thin that we could always have seconds if we wished. I can fully understand the difference between a house and a home. I live in a home full of memories. My electric oven is a hand me down I acquired when my mom changed her old one. And while it is very old, I would not change it for the world. Do you have gadgets with a history that makes you be more attached to them? I have a thingy that takes the cork out of wine bottles that my mom bought in the US when I was 11. The steel the was so much better that I still have it. I´ll go for my coffee and will then read your posts.