Due to Covid-19, most Americans are cooking more than usual or just learning how to. They are scouring the internet and books for recipes, while purchasing kitchen gadgets to make their cooking experience easier. In the month of March, the Historic Burlington Antiques and Art Emporium will fill the front sale display case with items (old and new) for any kitchen (old and new). Kitchen utensils can be traced back to the Stone Age, the Bronze Age (3600 B.C.), and started to develop during the 8th century, with the Roman Empire. The Romans popularized a variety of kitchen utensils, including meat hooks, meat mincers, spatulas, colanders/strainers and ladles, made of iron, as well as pots and kettles made of bronze and terracotta. During the Middle Ages, popular kitchen utensils were developed, including frying pans, pepper mills, tongs, mallets and waffle irons. The medieval kitchen also had weighing scales, roasting forks, rolling pins and even cheese graters. During the 19th century, particularly in the U.S., there was a dramatic expansion in the number of kitchen utensils available on the market, such as labor-savers like peelers and molds. Due to the reaction with acidic foods and copper, by the turn of the 20th century, kitchen utensils were commonly made of iron and steel, nickel, silver, tin, and aluminum. Today, there is a kitchen gadget for every aspect of cooking or baking, for any particular technique. Kitchen gadgets have often shortened preparation and cooking time, resulting in more time to eat. Antique and vintage hand-held kitchen utensils are widely collected, decorating kitchen walls. Sometimes the older utensils work better than the new ones. The Emporium showcase will display various useful and collectible kitchen items. Located at 424 High St., in Burlington City, N.J., shop hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday to Sunday, with extended hours to 7 p.m. on Thursday and Friday. They are closed on Monday. Bon apptit! For additional information, call 609-747-8333.