How do
we cook in our tiny kitchen? Pretty much
the same way we did in our bigger kitchen but on a smaller scale. Just like when we travel or go camping simple
meals are best and so I decided to continue this thought with our every day
meal preparations as well.
I start
with a plan. Meal planning is essential
in that I know what to make on any given day.
I am not so rigid in my meal plan that I can't be flexible and shift
things around if I want to. That is important. Meal planning
also helps in one vital area. I am able
to make sure I have everything I need on hand to prepare a certain meal. With less space for food storage this has
become ultra important.
Pasta Alfredo & Spinach Salad |
The
three of us work together. Each one
plays a part. My daughters are becoming
quite adept at salad building and putting together side dishes. Now they are learning to make the main dish
and cook on the stove as well. While one
works on the main dish, the other works on the side dish and then whoever is
leftover gets to set the table and pour beverages. Sometimes we tag team.
Big cutting board over the sink makes a great work surface. |
We
clean as we go, a habit developed long ago. This is imperative in a
tiny kitchen. Ingredients get put away
once we are finished using them. Dirty
dishes go in the dishpan to get washed.
Trash is tossed away immediately.
We
recently purchased a great big cutting board to lay over the stove or one of
the sinks to extend our counter space as needed. This has been a huge help in allowing two
people to work in the kitchen at the same time.
It really makes things easier.
Once
our meal is over we all work together to put away leftovers and condiments,
finish the dishes and then wipe down the table and our tiny kitchen. We all agree that meal preparation and clean
up seems to be easier and faster than it has ever been. Simple really is better.
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