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That Mysterious Slab of Granite in Your Kitchen? Boomers Knew It Was a Heat Pad—Here’s Why


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Let me tell you about the first time I learned about the granite heat pad.

I was in my late twenties, and I was visiting my mother-in-law. She had a slab of granite on her kitchen counter. I didn’t know what it was for.

She explained that it was a heat pad. She said it was used to keep food warm.

I was fascinated. I had never heard of such a thing.


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What Is a Granite Heat Pad?

A slab of granite. It’s a flat, heavy slab of granite.

A heat-retaining surface. It’s used to keep food warm.

A farmhouse tradition. It’s a tradition in many farmhouse kitchens.

A simple tool. It’s a simple, effective tool.

A natural material. Granite is a natural material.

A durable material. Granite is durable.

How Did It Work?

Granite retains heat. Granite can absorb and retain heat.

The process. You heat the slab in the oven.  

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