There’s a familiar rhythm to a busy kitchen. The oven is baking, a pot is simmering on the stove, and you’re moving from sink to countertop—washing your hands, drying dishes, wiping up spills, and reaching for oven mitts.
In the middle of it all, it’s tempting to drape a tea towel over the oven door handle. It’s convenient, always within reach, and seems completely harmless.
