MamaChefLife In The Kitchen.
Even for those of us who simply adore being in a vibrant and fragrant kitchen, sometimes we often wish we had a few different tools or tricks to help us to enjoy and make the most of our time spent in the heart of the home. A few little changes can make a huge difference in the way that we enjoy our time spent cooking and preparing food, and can even help to make this important room a relaxing and refreshing space to be in. Below you will find 5 of my favorite tips when it comes to making life a little easier in the kitchen.
5 Helpful Tips.
- Keep A Clean Working Space.
This is as simple as tidying as you go. Put products away once you have finished using them, wipe spills as they occur and I also like to keep a sink full of warm soapy water to put dirty dishes in straight away, this not only keeps your workspace cleaner but also reduces clean-up time at the end.
- Keep A Running List.
Keep a running shopping list that is in an easy to see and logical location (the front of your refrigerator is ideal), and add items to this list as you are working in your kitchen. When you use the last of a product add it to your list. There can be little more frustrating than arriving at a crucial stage of your recipe and finding that you are missing a vital ingredient.
- Make The Freezer Your Friend.
Freezing food can add months to the shelf life of products making them available for longer as well as allowing the consumer to buy goods in bulk for fantastic value. Freezing leftover portions or ingredients and even making extra of a recipe to freeze for use another day can be an excellent way of making life a little easier in the kitchen.
- Have A Good Range Of Storage Options.
Everything packaged starts to break down from the minute that we open the packet. Investing in a great range of airtight, microwaveable, freezer friendly and easy to clean containers can be of huge assistance in the kitchen.
Not only will your food stay fresher for longer but you will also find that it is super easy to label and organize these containers into your pantry, making life so much easier every time you reach for an ingredient.
- Personalize Your Space.
Adding a few personal touches such as photos, mementos or anything else you can think of that will add that individual flair to your workspace can lift the whole feel of the room. This in turn can lift our mood and when our brains feel better they function better. Practical and personal additions are always fantastic and a great example of this is in the use of a cork or pinboard. Family members can add messages or reminders, recipes can be placed on there for inspiration and it’s also a great place to keep that running shopping list mentioned earlier.
The Heart Of The Home.
I hope that with the addition of a few of these simple steps that you too will find your life in the kitchen a little easier every day. Some of these tips may seem simple, but that is the beauty of it. These tips are ones that are very easy to implement into our lives and tips that all of us can achieve quite quickly and affordably and can help you to enjoy life in the kitchen a little more.