Most everything in our lives today are geared towards being more efficient and time-saving. Convenience is often key in the decision making process of most everything we do. Prepackaged & ready made food options are unlimited at the grocery stores and often times I find a dedicated kitchen drawer in my client’s homes for take-out menus. Are home cooked meals a past time? In my personal experience & research, sadly, by majority it seems that way.
Then on the other hand, there is a growing number of people that consider themselves “Foodies”; a person devoted to refined sensuous enjoyment of food and beverage. A Foodie is described as someone who enjoys food, enjoys talking about food, shares recipes & restaurant experiences, and have an avid interest in knowing what the latest fads are with….. yes FOOD! Now while I think there is nothing wrong with being a “Gourmet Cook”, this just sounds like fun.. doesn’t it?!
I consider myself fortunate. I was raised by a SAHM (Stay at Home Mom) who taught me how to cook and yes, even bake. Over the last 10 years I took it to the next level by subscribing to cooking magazines, blogs and recipe sharing websites. I shifted from knowing how to cook, to trying new recipes nearly every week and really enjoy the experience! This is one of the reasons I believe my skills as a Kitchen Designer are so strong. It’s like a fine car, the person that appreciates them the most is a mechanic! They admire and understand how to make them function to their optimal performance. And just as every driver (cook) has different needs and preferences, the car (kitchen) can be built (designed) to accommodate them!
Can you have fun cooking? If you enjoy good food, the
n my answer is YES! One instrument key I can provide to you via this blog (before or after I design and organize your kitchen!) is to provide insight to mouth-watering recipes! Most recipes will consist of fresh ingredients and spices. You would might be surprised how easy it is to keep a pot container for basic fresh spices! I keep rosemary, sage, thyme and sweet basil year round ~ all for pennies in comparison to store bought packages. With fresh ingredients, you’ll experience the difference ~ the food tastes better and is by far better for you! And it does not have to (always) be complicated!
Watch for upcoming posts of recipes that are tried and tested ~ roll up your sleeves ~ put on your apron ~walk in the path of a foodie (aka gourmet cook?!), and experiment the fun and satisfaction of cooking delicious meals! You never know what you might learn!
Additionally, stay tuned into a new series of blogs that will help you organize your space ~ making your kitchen work efficiently will make your time there more enjoyable!
