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The HEART of the Home
story by Holly Harrison and Shannon Stage
There is nothing more enjoyable than a lovely meal at one of our Coast’s fine dining establishments. A meal prepared just right, paired with a favorite glass of relaxation, is just about one of
life’s finest delights. Having someone else shop, chop, and cook a delectable meal for you is downright heavenly.
But eating out every night is not possible. There are schedules to coordinate, budgets to adhere to, and just not enough time some nights to savor a five star meal. Frankly, part of what makes dining out so special is because it does not happen every night. Most nights, we are at home in the kitchen and doing our best to get everyone fed.
And let’s admit it, a lot of us still love to cook. We like to roam through cookbooks or online sites for new dishes. We love to experiment with new flavors, and we work at making our food taste good and look good. The kitchen is our place to take a breath, sift through our thoughts, and let the fragrances of family favorites wash over us, reminding us of the kitchens we grew up in. It is a place we pull out the cooking tips and tricks passed down to us by a relative in an apron. They taught us that a well-stocked, well- organized kitchen is a sign of real prosperity. We still believe it.
If you have been dreaming of the kitchen you deserve, make some changes that make a difference in how much you enjoy it. A little but impactful improvement is to add pull out shelves or drawers to lower cabinets. Wire drawers can be found for most standard bases and are easy to install. If it is time to replace cabinets, add drawers everywhere you can. There is no reason to have to bend down and reach into a deep cabinet. Everything can go into drawers. Even spices are much easier to organize in a drawer.
Simple Ways to Love Your Kitchen Again