Showing posts with label kitchen. Show all posts
Showing posts with label kitchen. Show all posts

May 10, 2012

New Spices

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I have been so excited to add our own touches to the new home. The next finished project is a swing out spice rack for one of the kitchen cabinets.

The cabinet designated for spices is rather slim and squeezed between a corner cabinet and the microwave. This made it very difficult to do any basic organization. I found myself pulling out at least 10 spice bottles to find the one I needed.

BEFORE

I found inspiration from a Martha Stewart swing spice rack, but they are only available in standard sizes...not gonna work for the skinny spice cabinet. My Mom suggested I have our custom furniture guy, Wes build a similar rack that would fit. I consulted a good friend who also has a swinging rack for reference. After many weeks and much problem solving, here is the result! I could not be happier with the functionality and style!!




Just opening the cabinet makes me giddy with excitement!

For those who are interested in more details on the swing of the rack, we used inset hinges to mount the rack to the cabinet frame. You can find the hinges here. Enjoy!

Jan 18, 2011

Kitchen Re-org!

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I've had it! I've been stuck inside and still recovering from the holidays. I was ready for a change...off to the kitchen for some massive reorganization!

It all started with the kiddie cabinet....

BEFORE / AFTER


Another drawer makeover...


The infamous utensil drawers!
BEFORE / AFTER




Spice cabinet makeover...
AFTER


And...lastly, the pantry!
BEFORE (after pic coming soon)



And it's my second cycle of meal planning. A few days got shuffled in the last plan, but overall it went great...I didn't have to grocery shop last week, we saved $$$, and my pantry is not overflowing with unnecessary food! Here is our next two week plan!

Wed 1/19: Chili
R 20: Quesadillas
F 21: Free day (work)
S 22: Spaghetti w/ garlic bread
S 23: Butter chicken w/ rice
M 24:Meatloaf
T 25: Grilled Chicken Pineapple
W 26: Easy Stromboli
R 27: Thai Honey Chicken w/ veggies
F 28: Quiche
S 29: Mole style porkchops
S 30: Peruvian Roasted Chicken w/ potatoes
M 31: Chicken Sausage, Sweet Onion, and Fennel Pizza
T 2/1: Bleu cheese Stuffed Chicken w/ Buffalo Sauce