Two cups of all-purpose flour, a half of teaspoon of baking soda, two eggs, a stick of butter, chocolate chips and a pinch of salt – making a batch of chocolate chip cookies can be fun as long as the ingredients and kitchen utensils are all accessible.
Having an organized kitchen is essential for successful cooking. There is nothing more frustrating than realizing you are missing an ingredient when you are halfway through the recipe. Neighbors can only spare so many eggs and extra cups of sugar. With an organized kitchen, it is easy to tell in advance what ingredients you have and what you are missing.
Unfortunately kitchens are usually the busiest room in the house. People are always in and out and constantly sorting through pantries and cabinets. Food gets pushed to the back of the refrigerator where it sits and rots behind other items. It is almost impossible to keep a kitchen neat and organized at all times which is why it’s important to do a thorough clean sweep every once in awhile.
The sanitary reasons for reorganizing a kitchen are obvious. Old food becomes moldy and a messy kitchen makes it easy for stale food to get mixed in with the fresh food. You don’t ever want someone to eat an expired chip that came from your cabinet. Old pots and pans that have run their course are often shoved in a cabinet somewhere, just taking up space when they should be disposed of. Dishtowels also have a lifespan and it’s always a good idea to pitch those during the clean sweep as well.
Dirty kitchens can look very unattractive to guests as well. Dinner parties or luncheons are never quite as fun if they are done in a messy kitchen with questionable sanitary conditions.
An organized kitchen is just easier to operate! Cooking is simple when you know exactly where everything is and you are positive that the utensils and appliances are clean.
One cannot have a “clean” kitchen without having an “organized” kitchen. Wiping down counter tops, the insides of cabinets and in the refrigerator without organizing entails minimal effort. Creating a space for everything requires time and planning, however it is worth it. Sanitary, convenience and appearance reasons are all compelling enough to take the extra time to reorganize your kitchen every once in while.
Those who do reorganize their kitchen often find that baking cookies can be a piece of cake!
Brian Sinnott is the owner of Zippy Shell West Michigan- providing portable storage in Grand Rapids and the surrounding area.