Sure, I dream of a kitchen with scads of counter space, an island or other spot where my friends can hang out while I cook, and windows where the sun streams in, but that's not what I have. My kitchen is the size of a suburban closet. Yet, like Mark Bittman, I have to say, "so what?" Having a small kitchen has never stopped me. Turducken for 20? Sure! Thanksgiving in my law school dorm? Bring it on! Passover seder in my college dorm? Why not! Who cares if I use my hall table and sometimes even an ironing board to get the counter space I need — it all comes out just fine in the end. There's even an extra element of pride about it — I made this feast out of my tiny kitchen, when there are people out there with huge gourmet kitchens who don't even cook. Ever. I'll still keep saving for the grand kitchen renovation, but in the meantime, I'll keep on cooking.
For another great take on tiny kitchens, check out the Tiny Kitchen video series from the NYT Moment blog (she has more counter space than I do!).
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This inspires me. A friend of a friend has a blog called “5 Star Meals in a 5 Foot Kitchen” and has loads of useful tips and recipes. I’ve tasted one of these 5 star meals and I was AMAZED at how much they were able to do in such a small space. Juicy roast chicken! I have no excuse.
This inspires me. A friend of a friend has a blog called “5 Star Meals in a 5 Foot Kitchen” and has loads of useful tips and recipes. I’ve tasted one of these 5 star meals and I was AMAZED at how much they were able to do in such a small space. Juicy roast chicken! I have no excuse.
My Zaida always said: any kitchen is big enough for Passover if there’s room for Elijah the prophet.
I think the challenge of a micro-kitchen is to make an entire meal without picking up your pivot foot. Thus, you use basketball skills otherwise useless to non-NBA-ers.
My Zaida always said: any kitchen is big enough for Passover if there’s room for Elijah the prophet.
I think the challenge of a micro-kitchen is to make an entire meal without picking up your pivot foot. Thus, you use basketball skills otherwise useless to non-NBA-ers.