Cooking Made Easy In recent Times, the kitchen has undergone a marvelour tranformation.It is no longer the most neglected part of the home.It is bright, airy and very functional.The woman finds working in it a real joy.If you do not have a modern kitchen, but long for a changeover, here are a few tips to help. 
1. Light is important for efficiency and comfort.Try to widen a small window, or install powerful light sources to brighten the room.It is important to have a direct light over the cooking platform.a dim night-lamp, which you can keep burning throughout the night, will assist anyone coming in for a drink of water or a midnight snack.It also keeps away insects.
2.Keep a memory jog board on which you can tack messages and notes."What to buy" lists can also go there.
3.Build a small snack counter where kids can enjoy a quick bite right in the kitchen.Small, round bar-stools will be handy here.
4.A tiny round table with stools will also serve for quick meals.Cover with gay gingham.
5.An electric chimney is a real boon to remove cooking smells and discouraging them from entering the whole house.Fixing an exhaust fan is also a good idea.
6.Lighten up the atmosphere with music.Install a small radio or better still a TV to entertain you while you cook.
7.Fill the kitchen window sill with potted plants, particularly herbs.They look lovely.
8.Pretty tiles, stuck on the walls, can add beauty to a dull kitchen.Use tiles with food themes to create suitable atmosphere.
9.Kitchen racks come in every conceivable size and variety nowadays.Use them to stack plates and dishes, and house your store of potatoes, onions and garlic-bulbs.
10.Hang large ladles and knives on stands so that they are easily accessible.
11.Use gay colours for the walls.It is best to use an oilbound emulsion paint which can be cleaned with a damp cloth when stained.
12.A telephone connection in the kitchen will help you eliminate several sprints to answer the calls.
13.Keep all your appliances at convenient heights and places.Frequently used ones should be at the front.Rarely used grills and other cooking paraphernalia can be put inside cabinets.
14.A cockroach trap fixed on the drain, will ensure that your kitchen is pest-free.
15.Avoid keeping full spare gar cylinders in the kitchen.It is a good idea to keep a fire extinguisher handy for emergencies.Learn how to use it. You may spend many hours a day in the kitchen.Liven it up, make it gay and attractive and you'll enjoy every minute you spend in it. ********************************************* |
