In that era of passion and struggle in my country, my mother and her close "comrades-in-arms" fought side by side and experienced countless difficult and difficult years together. Today, I would like to introduce you to a few special "comrades-in-arms", who are my mother's legendary and close "comrades-in-arms" - the stove, the broom, the ashes crawling and the burning stick".
My mother's stove is an indispensable part of my childhood memories. When I think of my mother's busy figure in front of the stove, I seem to be able to feel her love and warmth for home. The stove has become a symbol of a home, carrying the efforts and inheritance of the mother's generation.
A broom is a tool used to clean the oil stains in the cooking pot, and some places are called brushes, brushes, etc. In the past, most of the pot brushes used in rural areas were homemade cooking brooms, and they rarely spent money to buy them. The broom is easy to make, easy to use, and there is no chemical pollution from natural plants.
The raw material of the broom is "broom grass", and after beating the sorghum grains, the sorghum ears are cleaned, and the back belt is a very long pole, which is called straw and straw. The basic method is similar to that of a broom, the handle is generally trimmed with scissors, and the outside is wound with rope or wire. The general length of the broom is 30 to 40 cm, basically cylindrical, mainly with the front tassel part to brush the pot, and the back half is used to grasp. At the end of the last century, it was still widely used in rural areas. In the past, there was no dish soap, so I used a "broom" to brush the pot. After a while, it will be covered with grease, and it will become black, giving people a very dirty feeling. So now it's eliminated.
Nowadays, there are many types of industrial pot-brushing utensils: some handles are made of wood, and the heads are made of nylon thread or hemp rope, which are small and exquisite. Some are just a soft cloth. Some of them are steel wool balls. Some are small brushes in the shape of long handles. These new brush utensils are simple, practical and convenient. It is very popular with everyone, and the effect of brushing the pot is very good with dish soap. However, things made of chemical materials are inevitably subject to some chemical pollution.
Scraping of the ashes: functions and uses.
Loquat is one of the most important tools in our home kitchen. It consists of a long handle and a flat plank that is used to remove ash and debris from the cooktop cavity. Its clever design, simple and convenient use, effectively cleans the cooktop chamber and prepares it for the next fire.
Burning sticks: history and evolution.
The burning stick, sometimes called tongs or fire sticks, is another important tool next to the stove. Its origins can be traced back to ancient times, when people used wooden sticks or iron rods to stir up the fire to keep it alive. Over time, the burning stick has gradually evolved into the metal material we commonly use today, with a more refined design and more convenient use.
Cultural Significance of Cooktop Tools:
Symbol of the home kitchenThese cooktop tools are not just tools in the kitchen, they also represent the cultural significance of the home. In traditional Chinese culture, the kitchen is considered the core of the family, and the stove is the symbol of the family. The brooms, pickpockets and burning sticks on my mother's stove represent my mother's care and dedication to the home. They embody traditional family concepts and values, and also carry the warmth and fun of family life.
Inheritance and innovation of cooktop tools:
Although the way and form of stove tools have changed with the changes of the times, their basic functions and uses have remained unchanged for a long time. This way of passing on the stove tools makes it a family heritage that has been passed down from generation to generation. At the same time, with the advancement of technology and science, some new types of cooktop tools are also emerging. Modern kitchen equipment, such as induction cooktops and gas stoves, is gradually replacing traditional cooktop tools to meet people's cooking needs in a more convenient and efficient way.
Future prospects for cooktop tools:
Preserving Tradition and Embracing ChangeIn the future prospect of cooktop tools, we must not only retain traditional cooktop tools, but also embrace change and innovation. Traditional cooktop tools are the value of our family culture, and they are rich in history and emotion. However, with the continuous development of science and technology, new kitchen equipment has also brought more choices and convenience to people. In the future, we can strike a balance between tradition and innovation, so that cooktop tools can retain the commemorative meaning of tradition while taking into account the needs of modern life.
Summary: Time flies, and the years of burning passion are gone. However, the affection between my mother and the stove, the broom, the scoop and the burning stick remained forever in that era. Today, although they have gray hair, that unforgettable memory is still deeply imprinted in their hearts. The broom, loquat and burning stick on my mother's stove are not only tools in the kitchen, but also symbols of family culture. They inherit the memories and efforts of the mother's generation, and also carry the warmth and fun of the family. In the future, we should cherish and preserve the traditional cooktop tools, but also embrace the change of new technologies and equipment, so that the kitchen can become a place where tradition and innovation merge.