Comments on: The Minimalist Kitchen http://pinchmysalt.com/2007/05/09/the-minimalist-kitchen/ Food, Recipes, and Photography Tue, 16 Mar 2010 01:50:29 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Interior Design Ideas http://pinchmysalt.com/2007/05/09/the-minimalist-kitchen/comment-page-1/#comment-14394 Interior Design Ideas Fri, 08 Jan 2010 06:43:24 +0000 http://69.89.31.83/~pinchmys/?p=237#comment-14394 Minimalist design is always the humble choice of middle class families. All cant afford those large contemporary designs. Our kitchen is small too, but it is well decorated and have all the necessary items in it. Minimalist design is always the humble choice of middle class families. All cant afford those large contemporary designs. Our kitchen is small too, but it is well decorated and have all the necessary items in it.

]]> By: Copper Sinks http://pinchmysalt.com/2007/05/09/the-minimalist-kitchen/comment-page-1/#comment-12556 Copper Sinks Wed, 19 Aug 2009 08:38:23 +0000 http://69.89.31.83/~pinchmys/?p=237#comment-12556 One thing I know. We have lived two years in a horse drawn caravan of 7m2. My kitchen was 3.2 feet and everything was there. This extreme you don't want probably but it is possible. Take a look at camping supplies sites for idea's. On our website you can find experiences with living on a minimalist lifestyle. One thing I know. We have lived two years in a horse drawn caravan of 7m2. My kitchen was 3.2 feet and everything was there. This extreme you don’t want probably but it is possible. Take a look at camping supplies sites for idea’s. On our website you can find experiences with living on a minimalist lifestyle.

]]> By: Jonathan Bauer http://pinchmysalt.com/2007/05/09/the-minimalist-kitchen/comment-page-1/#comment-1834 Jonathan Bauer Sun, 10 Jun 2007 13:33:01 +0000 http://69.89.31.83/~pinchmys/?p=237#comment-1834 I have a passion for my knives that is bordering unhealthy and dangerous:) I have a passion for my knives that is bordering unhealthy and dangerous:)

]]> By: Scott http://pinchmysalt.com/2007/05/09/the-minimalist-kitchen/comment-page-1/#comment-1813 Scott Tue, 05 Jun 2007 03:07:57 +0000 http://69.89.31.83/~pinchmys/?p=237#comment-1813 Oh so true! I've nearly forgotten the kitchen we used (4 of us) in France, actually was smaller than my bathroom stateside. The fridge was about 4' tall, the oven, 1/2 to 2/3 the size of my current one, and somehow were able to shoehorn a washing machine in there to boot. (no clothes dryer.) When I think back to my pre credit card days, it was so easy to do without. I didn't even carry cash in college (when I had it) to curtail the small impulse purchase. Granted some things are much easier, and still fun with all these "essential" small appliances. we lived and thrived for years without a breadmachine, vitamixer, stand mixer, food processer, and so on. Oftentimes I'll find myself working out a solution to avoid dragging out all those gadgets - sure it might take longer, but I'll have much much less to clean afterwards! If I could start all over, my house would be wonderfully spartan - save for only the things I really, truely love. Oh so true! I’ve nearly forgotten the kitchen we used (4 of us) in France, actually was smaller than my bathroom stateside. The fridge was about 4′ tall, the oven, 1/2 to 2/3 the size of my current one, and somehow were able to shoehorn a washing machine in there to boot. (no clothes dryer.)

When I think back to my pre credit card days, it was so easy to do without. I didn’t even carry cash in college (when I had it) to curtail the small impulse purchase. Granted some things are much easier, and still fun with all these “essential” small appliances. we lived and thrived for years without a breadmachine, vitamixer, stand mixer, food processer, and so on.

Oftentimes I’ll find myself working out a solution to avoid dragging out all those gadgets – sure it might take longer, but I’ll have much much less to clean afterwards! If I could start all over, my house would be wonderfully spartan – save for only the things I really, truely love.

]]> By: Butters http://pinchmysalt.com/2007/05/09/the-minimalist-kitchen/comment-page-1/#comment-1831 Butters Fri, 01 Jun 2007 16:42:42 +0000 http://69.89.31.83/~pinchmys/?p=237#comment-1831 Very useful insight. I have to say that while I was engaged, I coveted and registered for many expensive kitchen gadgets. I have found that they mainly take up space and I seldomly use many of the them, especially the little gadgets with only one obscure purpose such as a olive pitter. I do love my new pots, pans and knives! Great post. Very useful insight. I have to say that while I was engaged, I coveted and registered for many expensive kitchen gadgets. I have found that they mainly take up space and I seldomly use many of the them, especially the little gadgets with only one obscure purpose such as a olive pitter. I do love my new pots, pans and knives! Great post.

]]> By: foodette http://pinchmysalt.com/2007/05/09/the-minimalist-kitchen/comment-page-1/#comment-1818 foodette Tue, 15 May 2007 23:06:23 +0000 http://69.89.31.83/~pinchmys/?p=237#comment-1818 It's true - of all of my gadgets, the only one i really use is the food processor. I didn't even want one at first, but I do love it for little things - like tapanade (yum!). I have considered tossing my microwave plenty of times, and I don't even have a dishwasher! Thanks for the post - we all need to realize what lucky spoiled americans we are sometimes! It’s true – of all of my gadgets, the only one i really use is the food processor. I didn’t even want one at first, but I do love it for little things – like tapanade (yum!). I have considered tossing my microwave plenty of times, and I don’t even have a dishwasher!

Thanks for the post – we all need to realize what lucky spoiled americans we are sometimes!

]]> By: Corinne http://pinchmysalt.com/2007/05/09/the-minimalist-kitchen/comment-page-1/#comment-1830 Corinne Tue, 15 May 2007 17:19:34 +0000 http://69.89.31.83/~pinchmys/?p=237#comment-1830 Aw man Nicole, now Jason says no when I want something new for the Kitchen! I saw the cutest kitchen stuff at Cost Plus and Jason said "read Nicoles post, you don't need all that stuff!" =) Aw man Nicole, now Jason says no when I want something new for the Kitchen! I saw the cutest kitchen stuff at Cost Plus and Jason said “read Nicoles post, you don’t need all that stuff!” =)

]]> By: Nicole http://pinchmysalt.com/2007/05/09/the-minimalist-kitchen/comment-page-1/#comment-1825 Nicole Fri, 11 May 2007 06:32:58 +0000 http://69.89.31.83/~pinchmys/?p=237#comment-1825 Jessica: YES!! :-) Julie: I've never had to deal with a kitchen like you just described. I really do love to have a big kitchen with counter space, a nice gas range, etc. Curt: I think a good knife is the most important kitchen 'gadget.' :-) Patricia: Yes, although the trend (in the United States) has been towards more and bigger appliances in the kitchen, most of the world seems to get by just fine with much less! And truth be told, the food coming from everywhere else is much better! :-) Veronica: Thanks for sharing! I've been lucky that I've never had to make do with a really tiny kitchen but with as much moving as we do, it's bound to happen one of these days :-) Terry: I completely agree with you! Simplify simplify simplify! :-) Jason: Hahaha! You and Corinne should start throwing big dinner parties :-) Kristin: You're welcome, thanks for stopping by! Susan: I grew up without a dishwasher and for some reason, still have a hard time not washing things by hand! I'm sure I would change my mind if I were cooking for a family every night but a dishwasher is one thing I don't mind doing without :-) Same goes for the microwave! Connie: I agree. Moving away from the states, and in turn removing myself from the onslaught of advertising that I used to be constantly exposed to (without even being aware of it), made me realize a few things. One, I have way too much stuff. Two, I don't need all this stuff. And three, I can't even remember why it was that I thought I needed it all! Lisa: I think back-to-basics hand-on cooking is not only more fun but gives you a much better understanding of the food and the process of preparing it. Marce: My handheld mixer is definitely the appliance that gets the most use in my kitchen. Padmaja: I would love to visit India! Jessica: YES!! :-)

Julie: I’ve never had to deal with a kitchen like you just described. I really do love to have a big kitchen with counter space, a nice gas range, etc.

Curt: I think a good knife is the most important kitchen ‘gadget.’ :-)

Patricia: Yes, although the trend (in the United States) has been towards more and bigger appliances in the kitchen, most of the world seems to get by just fine with much less! And truth be told, the food coming from everywhere else is much better! :-)

Veronica: Thanks for sharing! I’ve been lucky that I’ve never had to make do with a really tiny kitchen but with as much moving as we do, it’s bound to happen one of these days :-)

Terry: I completely agree with you! Simplify simplify simplify! :-)

Jason: Hahaha! You and Corinne should start throwing big dinner parties :-)

Kristin: You’re welcome, thanks for stopping by!

Susan: I grew up without a dishwasher and for some reason, still have a hard time not washing things by hand! I’m sure I would change my mind if I were cooking for a family every night but a dishwasher is one thing I don’t mind doing without :-) Same goes for the microwave!

Connie: I agree. Moving away from the states, and in turn removing myself from the onslaught of advertising that I used to be constantly exposed to (without even being aware of it), made me realize a few things. One, I have way too much stuff. Two, I don’t need all this stuff. And three, I can’t even remember why it was that I thought I needed it all!

Lisa: I think back-to-basics hand-on cooking is not only more fun but gives you a much better understanding of the food and the process of preparing it.

Marce: My handheld mixer is definitely the appliance that gets the most use in my kitchen.

Padmaja: I would love to visit India!

]]> By: shivapriya http://pinchmysalt.com/2007/05/09/the-minimalist-kitchen/comment-page-1/#comment-1827 shivapriya Fri, 11 May 2007 03:33:43 +0000 http://69.89.31.83/~pinchmys/?p=237#comment-1827 I typed very big comment but something happened and page got refreshed. What I meant was everything in India is manual. With high electric city bills and powercuts its really difficult to use electric gadgets in kitchen. You should visit India once. I will be going sometime in this year, what do u say, would u like to join me??. I typed very big comment but something happened and page got refreshed. What I meant was everything in India is manual. With high electric city bills and powercuts its really difficult to use electric gadgets in kitchen. You should visit India once. I will be going sometime in this year, what do u say, would u like to join me??.

]]> By: Marce http://pinchmysalt.com/2007/05/09/the-minimalist-kitchen/comment-page-1/#comment-1829 Marce Thu, 10 May 2007 22:37:30 +0000 http://69.89.31.83/~pinchmys/?p=237#comment-1829 I¬¥m with all of you. I have a small kitchen so I only have a handheld mixer with a processor, and a whisk attachment... that solves all my needs, even when I have to beat egg whites. I admit it gets tough sometimes and some things would change for me with a bigger kitchen, but there are also things I enjoy better with less gadgets, such as kneading bread by hand. I¬¥m with all of you. I have a small kitchen so I only have a handheld mixer with a processor, and a whisk attachment… that solves all my needs, even when I have to beat egg whites. I admit it gets tough sometimes and some things would change for me with a bigger kitchen, but there are also things I enjoy better with less gadgets, such as kneading bread by hand.

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