Reading more about alchemy and alchemical equipment, I came across the "athanor", which is basically a big temperature-controlled slow oven. Useful for cooking stuff down overnight that needs constant slow heat, sure, but the word's origin is from the same root that gives us "tandoor". I love the idea of cranking the heat up on this big piece of equipment and using it to roast chicken or make naan. Alchemy and cooking aren't separated by a whole lot.
