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The kitchen is the heart of the home and naturally has something that brings together family and friends after a long hard day. Anytime we are receiving guests into our homes; we cannot sit down with them and chat on a dry mouth and stomach. Tradition in every generation warns us against receiving a guest without placing something ahead of them to eat and drink. Tradition also instructs us to display generosity and thoughtfulness by carrying something edible when going to see friends and family. This is a way of lightening the load off their backs in case the economy is tough on them too. According to Carl Lawrence all these instances are summarized by one word we all love, ‘kitchen’ and is wrapped into one with a ribbon on it.

How to improve your kitchen

Clean it ever so often

preparing pizzaYou need to heat up as much water as possible and cool it to your desired temperature then mix it with a cleaning agent of your choice. Use it to wipe the counter tops, shelves, wash the sink and also to mop the floor.

Make the arrangement family-friendly. This means that it has to be flexible enough for every member of the family to find their way in and out. The arrangement factor will also come in handy when you decide to have your meals inside the kitchen. No one wants to eat in a place that’s cluttered with all sorts of dirty dishes strewn all over and a dirty floor as well. Open the windows and curtains for the better part of the day to let in some fresh air.

Wash the curtains that might be reeking of smoke and other unmentionable odors. You will realize that a clean curtain strings along with it such an inviting atmosphere. Wash your dishes immediately you are through having your meal. This is one way of preventing flies and cockroaches from lounging in your kitchen counter and shelves.

Kitchen appliances

Buy affordable kitchen appliances. They will not give you a migraine when going shopping to upgrade your kitchen. Your kitchen appliances are a decoration of some sort that just makes being in the kitchen such a straightforward and heartwarming experience so pick only the best. They make cooking a rather fun experience because they are usable and have no mistake of some sort. The best kitchen appliances can withstand even the highest of temperatures in case you stayed on the phone too long and forgot to turn them off.

Tips on how to make your kitchen stand out

cleaningAny time you go on a trip or vacation, don’t forget to buy something for your kitchen from abroad. It could be a set of glasses or plates with a unique design you have never come across before.

Do something that no one has ever done before but fairly reasonable. For instance, try cooking outside in your backyard where it is adequately shaded. This will give our kitchen a break from all the messes you possibly make while cooking. Try a different color on the walls and cabinets. This is sure to give your kitchen a whole new classy look.…

stainless steel catering equipmentCooking with stainless steel cookware is very easy. Get the quality 18/10 stainless cookware. These types of cookware consist of 18 percent chromium and 10 percent nickel and have an aluminum or copper core running through the base of the pot. Some have it up the sides of the pot as well. Stainless steel by itself is a poor conductor of heat. However, with the aluminum base, this makes the cookware able to conduct and retain heat well.

With their shining exterior walls, these types of cookware are both functional and beautiful. They do not rust, are robust and durable. They conduct heat extremely well too.

Choosing quality stainless steel cookware

Buying a whole set is cheaper compared to buying the same number of individual pots separately. However, you might not be able to make full use of all the pots and pans in the stainless steel cookware set. Buying separately means that you get to choose only those suited to your needs. There is no wastage in that sense.

Get from different types and sizes

Get a few different types and various sizes to cater to the different cooking needs. A sauté pan, a stock pot, a smaller pot or maybe a skillet, or even a walk would be considered the basic cookware needed.
Some stainless cookware can go straight from the stove into the oven. This is very convenient and saves time washing up a few pots and pans just to cook a single dish that involves cooking on the stove and baking in the oven.

Check out the handles too

stainless steel pansMake sure the cookware has sturdy handles that are not only ergonomic in design but stay cool to the touch while cooking.

With quality stainless steel cookware, cooking is easy and washing up is a breeze. There are no hot spots where food gets stuck and burnt. Heat is evenly distributed throughout the base. Low to medium heat is all that is needed for cooking. This means you get to save on gas compared to cookware that needs high heat. Those with a magnetic exterior can be used on the induction hob. They do not react with food, not even acidic food, and thus do not alter the taste or quality of the food while cooking.

 

Just use warm soapy water to wash, and your cookware will come out shining and clean. Using a dishwasher for cleaning your stainless steel pots and pans is not exactly advisable. This is to avoid scratches on the polished, sparkling exterior surface. Take good care of them, and they can last a lifetime, a truly worthwhile investment in good home-cooked food.…