SC - Open/Closed Kitchens

[Stefan li Rous]

Seumas posted a bunch of stuff about he keeps his kitchen "closed" and
then said: 
> Playing croquet with radishes has been known to draw me out of the
> kitchen, big spoon in hand.....:)

Hmm. But wouldn't it be better to use a hockey stick, mallet or rattan
sword, whatever they are using? Unless it is a very long spoon, I think
you might injure your back. I'm sure they would be willing to loan one
to the headcook if he can spare the time from the kitchen. :-)

We've been through this open/closed kitchen before. I wonder if anyone
has changed their opinions on it. I see that Ras and others haven't.

Frankly, as a volunteer thinking about helping in the kitchen, some
of these opinions on closing the kitchen to outsiders or at least
the impression it gives, would make me hesitant to volunteer. I'm
sure I could find another area where my efforts/interest would seem
to be more appreciated. I think this scares off any but those already
dedicated to cooking. Those, like myself at times, who are unsure of
their abilities in the kitchen may well go elsewhere rather than
brave the atmosphere and likely criticism.

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