clean kitchen Archives - falafelandcaviar.com Thu, 18 Jan 2024 14:25:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 A Clean Kitchen Can Actually Improve Your Cooking https://falafelandcaviar.com/a-clean-kitchen-can-actually-improve-your-cooking/ Fri, 19 Jan 2024 16:56:00 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=17683 There’s an old saying that “if your room is a mess, your mind is a mess.” This is true with a lot of things, and kitchens are no exception. You might think that it doesn’t really matter how clean (or dirty) your kitchen is as long as you know what you’re doing. Here’s why this […]

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]]> There’s an old saying that “if your room is a mess, your mind is a mess.” This is true with a lot of things, and kitchens are no exception. You might think that it doesn’t really matter how clean (or dirty) your kitchen is as long as you know what you’re doing. Here’s why this is actually far from the truth.

Organization is a Skill

You may be telling yourself that an organized kitchen doesn’t matter simply because you’re not good at organizing. But bear with us because organization is actually a skill that you can learn. If you’re an excellent cook with a messy kitchen, you’ll be that much better when your kitchen is clean. So do yourself a favor and sort through your stuff!

You’ll Notice Things You Didn’t Before

If you clean your kitchen, one thing that you’ll notice is that there are things missing. Some of us go by the cooking mindset of just kind of using what’s around. But when you can see everything and know where everything is, you’ll be a lot more aware of what’s not there as well. This will encourage you to get what you need, and thus get a lot more creative with your cooking.

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]]> Useful Tips for a Cleaner Cooking Experience https://falafelandcaviar.com/useful-tips-for-a-cleaner-cooking-experience/ Tue, 19 Oct 2021 06:00:00 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=16510 Whether you’re an amateur cook or slightly more than that, there’s one challenge all cooking beings share: keeping the kitchen clean while you cook. Obviously, the kitchen is not a museum, and it’s perfectly natural to make a small mess when we cook or bake! But by applying a few useful tips, you’ll be able […]

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]]> Whether you’re an amateur cook or slightly more than that, there’s one challenge all cooking beings share: keeping the kitchen clean while you cook. Obviously, the kitchen is not a museum, and it’s perfectly natural to make a small mess when we cook or bake! But by applying a few useful tips, you’ll be able to avoid a decent part of it. Who knows? You might even finish cooking and still be able to recognize your kitchen after!

Use a Cooking-Designated Trash Bag

When you cook, it’s extremely helpful to use a fresh garbage bag instead of throwing cooking-induced trash into your regular under-the-sink trashcan. This will help you consolidate everything in one place, so you can simply throw it away when you’re done. Try your best to hang the bag somewhere near your cooking space instead of placing it on the kitchen counter, so you can keep it from getting wet or dirty as you cook (which can only contribute to the sense of uncleanliness).

Put Things Away (Or in the Sink) Once You’re Done Using Them

As you cook, there are certain ingredients or instruments that you need for a specific stage of the recipe and are then no longer needed. Whether it’s a pot, a saltshaker, a jar of peanut butter, or a bag of lettuce, just put it back in place once you’re done with it, and you’ll have one item less taking up precious cooking space. If it’s dirty dishes or cutlery, just throw them in the sink and take care of them later.

Don’t Wait Until You’re Finished to Start Cleaning

This might be stating the oblivious for some, but less so for others: pick up after yourselves throughout the cooking process, and not just after you’re done. You’d be amazed at how much cleaner your kitchen would feel while you cook.

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]]> Be Sure to Frequently Clean These Kitchen Surfaces https://falafelandcaviar.com/be-sure-to-frequently-clean-these-kitchen-surfaces/ Sun, 08 Aug 2021 11:27:00 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=15009 It is always important to maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen, but especially so in these times of pandemic in which we are currently living. Disinfecting your kitchen’s most-used surfaces is a great way to ensure that you won’t become sick from microbes that can accumulate in these places. We touch a lot of places […]

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]]> It is always important to maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen, but especially so in these times of pandemic in which we are currently living. Disinfecting your kitchen’s most-used surfaces is a great way to ensure that you won’t become sick from microbes that can accumulate in these places. We touch a lot of places in our kitchens with frequency, but sometimes forget to disinfect them. Here are three places in your kitchen that you should definitely clean frequently to stay healthy.

Faucet Handles

Every time you go to wash your hands or dishes in the kitchen, you end up touching the faucet handle of your sink. This is an especially dirty place where germs often accumulate, so be sure to disinfect here frequently.

Countertops

Countertops, where food is often prepared before being eaten and served, can get seriously germy and dirty if you don’t take time every day or two to disinfect them. This is an absolutely crucial step towards kitchen cleanliness.

Cabinets and Refrigerator Handles

Just think: how many times per day do you open your kitchen’s cabinets or your refrigerator without washing your hands first? Considering that we often eat after touching these handles, you should definitely try to disinfect them on a daily basis.

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]]> What is Stovetop Potpourri? https://falafelandcaviar.com/what-is-stovetop-potpourri/ Fri, 28 Feb 2020 13:36:00 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=14435 Have you ever heard of stovetop potpourri before? If not, you’re about to fall in love with one of the most ingenious kitchen inventions that has become popular in recent years. Stovetop potpourri is a great way to keep your kitchen smelling great and fragrant easily, without having to spend money on chemical-based products that […]

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]]> Have you ever heard of stovetop potpourri before? If not, you’re about to fall in love with one of the most ingenious kitchen inventions that has become popular in recent years.

Stovetop potpourri is a great way to keep your kitchen smelling great and fragrant easily, without having to spend money on chemical-based products that can end up taking tons of money out of your wallet.

A potpourri is a mixture of fragrant ingredients that are put inside the room of a home in order to give it a pleasant aroma. What a stovetop potpourri does is it takes advantage of this concept and puts it inside of a pot on the stove, allowing the aromas to waft throughout your kitchen.

In a stovetop potpourri, fragrant ingredients are added to a stovetop full of water on the stove. These ingredients are brought to a light simmer and then allowed to impregnate your kitchen with all kinds of lovely smells.

Popular additions to stovetop potpourri include lemons and oranges, cinnamon sticks, cranberries, and herbs such as rosemary. The great thing about this invention is, however, that you can completely tailor it to the smells that you prefer.

So, if you are looking to liven up your kitchen with delicious aromas, why not give stovetop potpourri a try?

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]]> Here’s How to Neutralize Refrigerator Odors https://falafelandcaviar.com/heres-how-to-neutralize-refrigerator-odors/ Sat, 14 Sep 2019 06:00:53 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=11340 If you have a smelly refrigerator, it can make cooking and eating seem really unappetizing. From leaving fresh produce inside during a lengthy vacation to forgetting about that container of old milk in the back of the fridge, it’s easy to end up with a weird stench inside your appliance. Fortunately, it isn’t impossible to […]

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]]> If you have a smelly refrigerator, it can make cooking and eating seem really unappetizing. From leaving fresh produce inside during a lengthy vacation to forgetting about that container of old milk in the back of the fridge, it’s easy to end up with a weird stench inside your appliance.

Fortunately, it isn’t impossible to take care of those pesky smells. Here are some ways to neutralize the unpleasant odors in your fridge.

Use an Overnight Odor Neutralizer

It isn’t always necessary to do a deep fridge cleaning in order to make it stop smelling. In fact, if you have an odor, one of the best first steps is to use an odor absorber such as baking soda or coffee grounds. Leave a plate covered with one of these things in overnight, and you’ll be surprised at how much it’ll help.

Wipe and Wash Everything

Be sure to give everything a thorough cleaning if you have persistent smells. Bacteria and other odor-causing particles can persist if you don’t clean your fridge (all parts!) regularly.

Air it Out

Sometimes, getting rid of smells is as simple as letting a closed space “air out.” Leave your fridge open overnight to let the smell dissipate.

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]]> These Tips Will Help You Make the Most of Fresh Produce https://falafelandcaviar.com/these-tips-will-help-you-make-the-most-of-fresh-produce/ Wed, 11 Sep 2019 16:52:06 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=11316 Buying fresh fruits and vegetables can be so frustrating sometimes. While it’s always nice to have non-canned produce available in your kitchen, going to use that avocado you bought last week and finding that it’s overripe and unusable is an easy way to ruin your day. Here are some tips that will help you keep […]

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]]> Buying fresh fruits and vegetables can be so frustrating sometimes. While it’s always nice to have non-canned produce available in your kitchen, going to use that avocado you bought last week and finding that it’s overripe and unusable is an easy way to ruin your day.

Here are some tips that will help you keep your fresh produce fresh and optimize your use of it.

Don’t Buy Ripe Produce!

That’s right! While it might sound counterintuitive, buying ripe produce will actually lead to most of it going bad unless you buy it in extremely small quantities. Buy produce that will ripen in a couple to a few days in order to make the most of it.

Keep Your Dates Straight

Be sure you remember when exactly you bought that bag of peaches. If not, you’re going to forget about them when they’re ripe and then they’ll go bad. It’s often helpful to label produce with the date on which you bought it.

Be Sure to Refrigerate, if Necessary

Some produce keeps fresh for a lot longer if it’s refrigerated. Berries, citrus fruits, and cucumbers, among others, should absolutely be kept cold if you don’t want them to go bad fast.

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]]> ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> clean kitchen Archives - falafelandcaviar.com Thu, 18 Jan 2024 14:25:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 A Clean Kitchen Can Actually Improve Your Cooking https://falafelandcaviar.com/a-clean-kitchen-can-actually-improve-your-cooking/ Fri, 19 Jan 2024 16:56:00 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=17683 There’s an old saying that “if your room is a mess, your mind is a mess.” This is true with a lot of things, and kitchens are no exception. You might think that it doesn’t really matter how clean (or dirty) your kitchen is as long as you know what you’re doing. Here’s why this […]

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]]> There’s an old saying that “if your room is a mess, your mind is a mess.” This is true with a lot of things, and kitchens are no exception. You might think that it doesn’t really matter how clean (or dirty) your kitchen is as long as you know what you’re doing. Here’s why this is actually far from the truth.

Organization is a Skill

You may be telling yourself that an organized kitchen doesn’t matter simply because you’re not good at organizing. But bear with us because organization is actually a skill that you can learn. If you’re an excellent cook with a messy kitchen, you’ll be that much better when your kitchen is clean. So do yourself a favor and sort through your stuff!

You’ll Notice Things You Didn’t Before

If you clean your kitchen, one thing that you’ll notice is that there are things missing. Some of us go by the cooking mindset of just kind of using what’s around. But when you can see everything and know where everything is, you’ll be a lot more aware of what’s not there as well. This will encourage you to get what you need, and thus get a lot more creative with your cooking.

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]]> Useful Tips for a Cleaner Cooking Experience https://falafelandcaviar.com/useful-tips-for-a-cleaner-cooking-experience/ Tue, 19 Oct 2021 06:00:00 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=16510 Whether you’re an amateur cook or slightly more than that, there’s one challenge all cooking beings share: keeping the kitchen clean while you cook. Obviously, the kitchen is not a museum, and it’s perfectly natural to make a small mess when we cook or bake! But by applying a few useful tips, you’ll be able […]

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]]> Whether you’re an amateur cook or slightly more than that, there’s one challenge all cooking beings share: keeping the kitchen clean while you cook. Obviously, the kitchen is not a museum, and it’s perfectly natural to make a small mess when we cook or bake! But by applying a few useful tips, you’ll be able to avoid a decent part of it. Who knows? You might even finish cooking and still be able to recognize your kitchen after!

Use a Cooking-Designated Trash Bag

When you cook, it’s extremely helpful to use a fresh garbage bag instead of throwing cooking-induced trash into your regular under-the-sink trashcan. This will help you consolidate everything in one place, so you can simply throw it away when you’re done. Try your best to hang the bag somewhere near your cooking space instead of placing it on the kitchen counter, so you can keep it from getting wet or dirty as you cook (which can only contribute to the sense of uncleanliness).

Put Things Away (Or in the Sink) Once You’re Done Using Them

As you cook, there are certain ingredients or instruments that you need for a specific stage of the recipe and are then no longer needed. Whether it’s a pot, a saltshaker, a jar of peanut butter, or a bag of lettuce, just put it back in place once you’re done with it, and you’ll have one item less taking up precious cooking space. If it’s dirty dishes or cutlery, just throw them in the sink and take care of them later.

Don’t Wait Until You’re Finished to Start Cleaning

This might be stating the oblivious for some, but less so for others: pick up after yourselves throughout the cooking process, and not just after you’re done. You’d be amazed at how much cleaner your kitchen would feel while you cook.

The post Useful Tips for a Cleaner Cooking Experience appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

]]> Be Sure to Frequently Clean These Kitchen Surfaces https://falafelandcaviar.com/be-sure-to-frequently-clean-these-kitchen-surfaces/ Sun, 08 Aug 2021 11:27:00 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=15009 It is always important to maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen, but especially so in these times of pandemic in which we are currently living. Disinfecting your kitchen’s most-used surfaces is a great way to ensure that you won’t become sick from microbes that can accumulate in these places. We touch a lot of places […]

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]]> It is always important to maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen, but especially so in these times of pandemic in which we are currently living. Disinfecting your kitchen’s most-used surfaces is a great way to ensure that you won’t become sick from microbes that can accumulate in these places. We touch a lot of places in our kitchens with frequency, but sometimes forget to disinfect them. Here are three places in your kitchen that you should definitely clean frequently to stay healthy.

Faucet Handles

Every time you go to wash your hands or dishes in the kitchen, you end up touching the faucet handle of your sink. This is an especially dirty place where germs often accumulate, so be sure to disinfect here frequently.

Countertops

Countertops, where food is often prepared before being eaten and served, can get seriously germy and dirty if you don’t take time every day or two to disinfect them. This is an absolutely crucial step towards kitchen cleanliness.

Cabinets and Refrigerator Handles

Just think: how many times per day do you open your kitchen’s cabinets or your refrigerator without washing your hands first? Considering that we often eat after touching these handles, you should definitely try to disinfect them on a daily basis.

The post Be Sure to Frequently Clean These Kitchen Surfaces appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

]]> What is Stovetop Potpourri? https://falafelandcaviar.com/what-is-stovetop-potpourri/ Fri, 28 Feb 2020 13:36:00 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=14435 Have you ever heard of stovetop potpourri before? If not, you’re about to fall in love with one of the most ingenious kitchen inventions that has become popular in recent years. Stovetop potpourri is a great way to keep your kitchen smelling great and fragrant easily, without having to spend money on chemical-based products that […]

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]]> Have you ever heard of stovetop potpourri before? If not, you’re about to fall in love with one of the most ingenious kitchen inventions that has become popular in recent years.

Stovetop potpourri is a great way to keep your kitchen smelling great and fragrant easily, without having to spend money on chemical-based products that can end up taking tons of money out of your wallet.

A potpourri is a mixture of fragrant ingredients that are put inside the room of a home in order to give it a pleasant aroma. What a stovetop potpourri does is it takes advantage of this concept and puts it inside of a pot on the stove, allowing the aromas to waft throughout your kitchen.

In a stovetop potpourri, fragrant ingredients are added to a stovetop full of water on the stove. These ingredients are brought to a light simmer and then allowed to impregnate your kitchen with all kinds of lovely smells.

Popular additions to stovetop potpourri include lemons and oranges, cinnamon sticks, cranberries, and herbs such as rosemary. The great thing about this invention is, however, that you can completely tailor it to the smells that you prefer.

So, if you are looking to liven up your kitchen with delicious aromas, why not give stovetop potpourri a try?

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]]> Here’s How to Neutralize Refrigerator Odors https://falafelandcaviar.com/heres-how-to-neutralize-refrigerator-odors/ Sat, 14 Sep 2019 06:00:53 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=11340 If you have a smelly refrigerator, it can make cooking and eating seem really unappetizing. From leaving fresh produce inside during a lengthy vacation to forgetting about that container of old milk in the back of the fridge, it’s easy to end up with a weird stench inside your appliance. Fortunately, it isn’t impossible to […]

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]]> If you have a smelly refrigerator, it can make cooking and eating seem really unappetizing. From leaving fresh produce inside during a lengthy vacation to forgetting about that container of old milk in the back of the fridge, it’s easy to end up with a weird stench inside your appliance.

Fortunately, it isn’t impossible to take care of those pesky smells. Here are some ways to neutralize the unpleasant odors in your fridge.

Use an Overnight Odor Neutralizer

It isn’t always necessary to do a deep fridge cleaning in order to make it stop smelling. In fact, if you have an odor, one of the best first steps is to use an odor absorber such as baking soda or coffee grounds. Leave a plate covered with one of these things in overnight, and you’ll be surprised at how much it’ll help.

Wipe and Wash Everything

Be sure to give everything a thorough cleaning if you have persistent smells. Bacteria and other odor-causing particles can persist if you don’t clean your fridge (all parts!) regularly.

Air it Out

Sometimes, getting rid of smells is as simple as letting a closed space “air out.” Leave your fridge open overnight to let the smell dissipate.

The post Here’s How to Neutralize Refrigerator Odors appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

]]> These Tips Will Help You Make the Most of Fresh Produce https://falafelandcaviar.com/these-tips-will-help-you-make-the-most-of-fresh-produce/ Wed, 11 Sep 2019 16:52:06 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=11316 Buying fresh fruits and vegetables can be so frustrating sometimes. While it’s always nice to have non-canned produce available in your kitchen, going to use that avocado you bought last week and finding that it’s overripe and unusable is an easy way to ruin your day. Here are some tips that will help you keep […]

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]]> Buying fresh fruits and vegetables can be so frustrating sometimes. While it’s always nice to have non-canned produce available in your kitchen, going to use that avocado you bought last week and finding that it’s overripe and unusable is an easy way to ruin your day.

Here are some tips that will help you keep your fresh produce fresh and optimize your use of it.

Don’t Buy Ripe Produce!

That’s right! While it might sound counterintuitive, buying ripe produce will actually lead to most of it going bad unless you buy it in extremely small quantities. Buy produce that will ripen in a couple to a few days in order to make the most of it.

Keep Your Dates Straight

Be sure you remember when exactly you bought that bag of peaches. If not, you’re going to forget about them when they’re ripe and then they’ll go bad. It’s often helpful to label produce with the date on which you bought it.

Be Sure to Refrigerate, if Necessary

Some produce keeps fresh for a lot longer if it’s refrigerated. Berries, citrus fruits, and cucumbers, among others, should absolutely be kept cold if you don’t want them to go bad fast.

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