Chilling Changes: The Evolution of Refrigeration

This chapter examines the transformation of refrigeration from iceboxes to electric mechanical refrigerators, emphasizing the significant milestones like the 1914 Domestic Electric Refrigerator and the 1927 General Electric model. It highlights the cultural shifts in food preservation practices during economic hardships, revealing how these changes influenced attitudes towards leftovers and waste. The discussion also touches on the rise of frozen foods and modern advancements in the cold chain, reflecting on the nostalgic value of foods like iceberg lettuce amidst this technological evolution.