Three easy ways to de-clutter your kitchen

I have lots of gadgets in my kitchen. And about a million different spices/herbs. And jars of things. And mess in general. Perhaps I should heed the advice given in the guest post below:

Three Easy Ways to De-clutter Your Kitchen

A cluttered kitchen can cause a lot of stress. Things are spread out across the bench tops, there’s minimal room, and you just can’t bring yourself to cook anything let alone clean things up. But a cluttered kitchen is easily fixed. You don’t need to spend hours sorting through your things to find them homes. Here are three easy ways to de-clutter your kitchen.

Jars

If your pantry or cupboards are full of half-used packets of flour and sugar, it’s time for you to buy some jars. This can be a wonderful initiative to begin the de-cluttering of your space. Have a look at the different kinds of jars that are available. By turning the situation into one where you can decorate, you will immediately feel more inspired to clean up. Take a trip to an antique store or a home wares shop. Find some jars or containers that suit your kitchens theme.

Now that’s what I’m talking about. This makes my organisational heart sing. (image courtesy of Shanty 2 Chic)

Storage

As well as jars, it’s important that you have ample storage for all of your utensils and cooking equipment. And this can be combatted in a similar way. There are several cute and interesting things you can find to help organise your kitchen equipment. You could look into hanging them, or again, find some attractive forms of storage that will spruce up your kitchen at the same time. If you’re feeling creative, you could even look into making them yourself – or decorating them, at least. Try and use your creative energy to inspire yourself to clean up and de-clutter.

Throw things Away

I know, it can seem terrifying. But sometimes what we really need to do to de-clutter is to throw away anything we don’t need. While your reorganising your pantry or cupboards, have a look at all of the different things that are taking up your precious space, and decide which ones you do and don’t need. There are bound to be utensils that you haven’t used before – if at all – as well as appliances that are out of use or completely unusable. Be strict on yourself. If you can’t decide whether to keep something or not, throw it away. If you really need it you will know straight away. While you’re doing this, you can try your hand at reorganising the layout of your kitchen. You may find a style that suits you better, and will help you to keep things need and uncluttered.

Clutter, consciously or not, will always have an effect on the way you think. If you’re stressed out, it could well be the cause. Take the time to evaluate your kitchen and the different ways that you can go about tidying things up. For more information about keeping a clutter free kitchen, take a look at Fort Knox Storage. They may just have what you need.

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Essential kitchen equipment

I got a food processor for Christmas.  Oh how I love my food processor.  It is fantastic at pureeing all the random things I put in cookies for Hannah – dates, chickpeas, etc.  I can mince my own meat, and even make my own peanut butter (because despite what you may think, store bought peanut butter is usually not just made from peanuts.  Seriously, check the label).

I do love all things kitchen (minus the washing up), so I found today’s guest post rather interesting:

Modern kitchens can, and do, tend to come with a host of gadgets and mod-cons built in. But for those starting out in a property that comes without a walk-in fridge, built-in garbage disposal or wall-mounted electronic tin opener, buying a few essentials isn’t really something you can opt out of. If you are restricted by space and/or budget it can be hard to know where you need to start and end your kitchen essentials shopping list, here are a few pointers:
Cutlery is something that can be amassed over time and if you have no qualms setting out a mismatched collection at a dinner party, it’s something you can start small. That said, having a good set of kitchen knives is a complete essential if you plan to cook from scratch. You really do need different knives for different tasks if you want to effectively avoid injury and get the most out of the equipment you do have.
A good set of non-stick pans may cost you more initially but the time you’ll save is invaluable, not to mention the lower spend required on oil, washing up liquid and scrubbing pads in the course of their lifetime.
Like cutlery, it’s not essential that all of your crockery matches as long as you have a core matching set for regular use. It can also be bought very cheaply second hand if you watch out for chips, which harbour germs and cause items to break more easily.

Although food processors are the ultimate kitchen appliance, they are expensive items. Make an initial investment in a hand blender and whisk and start a savings fund for this much lusted after kitchen item.
A baking tray is an incredibly versatile bit of kitchen kit, which can be used for everything from roasting vegetables to making traybakes. Although kitchen scales are slightly less essential than, say, kitchen knives, nonetheless having a good one can make your cooking and baking experience much easier and more enjoyable.
Chopping boards are another kitchen saviour, they protect your work surfaces and if you buy attractive boards they can even double up as serving apparatus.

I’m so glad I finally have a food processor.

A good quality casserole dish with lid should serve you well. One pots make great – and economical – family meals for those who are short of equipment. Depending on its size it can also be used for roasting meats.
A grater is also a useful multipurpose tool, which can reduce time spent chopping as well as help you tackle that food basic – cheese.

A rolling pin is a good multi-functional tool, but it’s also something you can go without in the early stages as other implements can perform its primary task just as well.

Finally, remember the microwave is far from a kitchen essential and it’s possible to not only make brilliant food without it, but to feel all the better for not having one in your life!
This guess post is published in association with www.lakeland.co.uk, the home of creative kitchenware.

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