There is a simple memory of a useful invention from the 1970s hidden under the kitchen cabinet: a jar opener that fits under the cabinet.
It shows how tough and simple things were in the past with its dull metal teeth. Put the lid of a jar against the teeth until they grab, then twist.
The seal breaks with a pleasant pop, a sound that has been playing in family kitchens for decades. Trends come and go, but this tool has been around for a long time and has seen many meals and memories made at the kitchen table.
This is a piece of history that will last and is always easy. It connects the self-sufficient past to our fast-paced, modern world.
