tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312736954468978064.post8499016601916744729..comments2024-03-28T01:51:22.367-03:00Comments on Not Buying Anything: Get Cooking: The Joys of A Tidy KitchenGregg Koephttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09349453216733070775noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312736954468978064.post-86140417353631070832012-09-24T20:58:41.461-03:002012-09-24T20:58:41.461-03:00A culinary tabula rasa if you will. There is much ...A culinary tabula rasa if you will. There is much potential there...Gregg Koephttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09349453216733070775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312736954468978064.post-37206194914708111442012-09-24T20:56:40.461-03:002012-09-24T20:56:40.461-03:00We have never had a pressure cooker, but I have he...We have never had a pressure cooker, but I have heard that they reduce cooking times and therefore retain more of the food's nutrients. Our slow cooker was spending too much time on the shelf, but we have recently started using it to make yogurt, potentially saving it from the second hand shop.<br /><br />Enjoy the clean and reassessment. A more efficient work space results.<br /><br />Gregg Koephttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09349453216733070775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312736954468978064.post-50888344943318138562012-09-23T11:59:26.112-03:002012-09-23T11:59:26.112-03:00The clean kitchen is like the artists's blank ...The clean kitchen is like the artists's blank slate. I feel a lot more inspired to cook if I'm starting from a place of calm and order. Same goes for other aspects in my life. Now if only the menfolk in the house saw it my way ;-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12429289817929837492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312736954468978064.post-37455185737737808172012-09-20T22:28:19.792-03:002012-09-20T22:28:19.792-03:00My kitchen counter/prep area is fairly small, even...My kitchen counter/prep area is fairly small, even though the kitchen itself is quite spacious (it also doubles as my dining room). I agree that keeping a tidy kitchen gets me much more excited to cook a good meal from scratch or bake up a batch of cookies. Cleaning as you go definitely helps, as you said. I've been trying (key word) to get the dishes washed (by hand, no less - no dishwasher here!) in the evening after dinner so everything is clean and tidy when I get up to make my morning coffee. I admit to having a couple of gadgets that are not used regularly (deep fryer and ice cream maker - which were both handed down to us)...but most of the things I have I use regularly for multiple kitchen tasks, such as my slow-cooker, pressure cooker (the best thing for dried beans), food processor, and Kitchenaid mixer. At any rate, I'm planning to clean out the cabinets and reassess soon. :-)Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01905883262000104290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312736954468978064.post-60948852430374409242012-09-19T20:24:30.772-03:002012-09-19T20:24:30.772-03:00It is relentless, and time-consuming. I can unders...It is relentless, and time-consuming. I can understand why people fall prey to conveniences and eating out. Maintaining a clean, efficient kitchen is a lot of work. But it is worth the effort.<br /><br />Sometimes I break my own rule and skip washing dishes at night, then do them in the morning. A cook can only take so much. <br /><br />Good luck with your cleaning, then take a break.<br />Gregg Koephttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09349453216733070775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312736954468978064.post-61617147460405432742012-09-19T17:56:23.546-03:002012-09-19T17:56:23.546-03:00Your kitchen is more spacious than mine (at least ...Your kitchen is more spacious than mine (at least storage-wise) I'm trying hard to keep it clean, but I have to admit, often enough I am starting cooking by cleaning the kitchen. (I cook at least once a day as well) I'm just lazy, I guess. Well, good reminder anyway, I will get going and clean the dishes.Sannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17680923086340540175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312736954468978064.post-71766061853886812022012-09-14T05:12:18.027-03:002012-09-14T05:12:18.027-03:00I like to find creative uses for reusing packaging...I like to find creative uses for reusing packaging, such as glass jars. No one needs a whole cupboard stuffed with plastic containers that rarely get used.<br /><br />The whole single purpose kitchen gadget craze is out of control. No wonder people feel that they need 'industrial' sized kitchens - they need somewhere to put all that stuff. We have been making yogurt in our slow cooker in order to make that item more useful.<br /><br />You are so right - it does come down to not having more than you need. This is true in the kitchen, and everywhere else in our lives.<br /><br />Thank you for adding your excellent suggestions.Gregg Koephttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09349453216733070775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312736954468978064.post-78623870885283268602012-09-12T13:00:03.085-03:002012-09-12T13:00:03.085-03:00Two things that have worked for me in keeping a ti...Two things that have worked for me in keeping a tidy kitchen are:<br />1. Get rid of most, if not all, of the "tupperware" containers. A bowl with an inverted plate as a lid works just a well for refrigerating leftovers. If we need to pack something "to go" we get creative and use empty cereal boxes, yoghurt tubs, etc. This creates space in our cupboard so that we can keep our countertops clean.<br />2. Get rid of gadgets that are only good for one thing. For example, two knives work just as well as a pastry blender for cutting in butter and do you really need a special machine to make yoghurt when a glass bowl works just as well? <br />A streamlined kitchen with multipurpose tools is a joy to work in and a breeze to clean. Again it comes down to not having more than you need and avoiding the temptation to buy the newest gizmo that promises to make you into a gourmet chef. Michelle Murphyhttp://www.ellaandcaroline.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com