The Apron: Then & Now
July 5, 2011 By 38 Comments
Aprons are nostalgic, feminine and beautiful! We’ve come a long way, baby! Aprons have been used by humanity for centuries to protect their clothing from damage and stains. From blacksmiths to cooks, aprons have been considered to be ‘part of the uniform’ for many. Feelings of femininity, purpose and industriousness surround me when I wear [...]
The Modern "Summer Kitchen"
June 22, 2011 By 12 Comments
Today’s “Summer Kitchen” – what should it look like? This question has been on my mind a lot lately. As we design a new outbuilding for our property, a new, modern “Summer Kitchen” will be part of the plan. As I’ve searched the internet for ideas, I’m finding the terms “Summer Kitchen” and “Outdoor Kitchen” [...]
The Summer Kitchen: Then & Now
June 22, 2011 By 15 Comments
The “Summer Kitchen” is an wonderful concept that even modern-homesteaders can benefit from! The “Summer Kitchen“, as it was called, was often a cottage, separate from the main house or dwelling. Sometimes, as I saw myself in an old farm house I once visited, it was a large screened-in area on the back of the [...]
8 Tools Every Working Kitchen Needs
June 11, 2011 By 5 Comments
I realized something the other day. There are just certain items in my kitchen that I use everyday, several times a day. In a nutshell, my favorite items are made of glass and stainless steel. I’ve moved away from plastic as much as possible, although I do still use a few favorites. Overall, for the [...]
The Simple Kitchen: Theme Nights with “Just Get ‘em Fed”
January 12, 2011 By 9 Comments
For the last three weeks or so, we have been eating from the pantry and freezer as much as possible….spending only about $100 at the grocery each week for basic perishables. Day by day, the kitchen pantry looks a bit more empty. Then I refill it from the garage pantry, which is also dwindling down. [...]
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