Three Suggestions for Meal Preparation During Kitchen Installation

A common belief among homeowners when considering a redesign is that “we’ll just get takeout while the kitchen is being done.” Up until you take into account all the cons, it theoretically seems fairly wonderful. It can be exhausting and expensive to leave the house every time you want a cup of coffee, breakfast, lunch, supper, or a snack! While you’re remodeling your kitchen, a little forethought will go a long way in helping to feed your family. If you don’t, you’ll spend a lot of money in addition to the negative health effects of eating takeout every single meal.

Here are some helpful hints for food preparation before to beginning renovating. We have tips on everything from what you have in your temporary kitchen to the finest things to prepare, cook, and serve as well as how to clean it all up.

How should meals be made when remodeling the kitchen?

1. Take temporary kitchen options into account

You probably already have one or more locations in your home or apartment where you may prepare and cook food while the kitchen installation project is ongoing. For instance, dining rooms frequently function well as temporary kitchens. There is already a table in the dining area that may be used for food preparation, as well as electrical outlets for microwaves, griddles, coffeemakers, and sandwich presses. We’d also want to point out that an outside grill is really an oven. Make sure to fill up the tank because most versions even include a side burner. Non-perishable items can be stored in a compact box or cupboard, while perishables should be kept in a freezer or mini fridge. A finished basement or an outside patio will do in the absence of a dining room.

2. Consider your health when organizing a cleanup.

During kitchen renovations, people frequently forget to take care of their health. Many people eat junk food to fill their stomachs even if they don’t go out to dine because it requires less cleanup afterward. Junk food should never be the main source of your diet. You may find a wide range of healthy 10–20 minute hot and cold meal ideas online that only call for a microwave. Bagged frozen vegetables are available at your local grocery store and maybe steamed in the microwave in under five minutes. A salad, fresh fruits, and/or vegetables that can be eaten raw as side dishes to your meals are another healthy option.

Many people who like to cook at home wash their dishes in bathroom sinks. Ick! Washing dishes in the bathroom might cause serious disease. Use a portable dishwasher or a secondary sink that is not in the bathroom, such as the one next to the washer in the basement. You really only need to give that dump sink in the basement, commonly known as a bleach rinse, and you’re good to go. Buy two medium-sized plastic storage containers if required for rinsing and washing dishes. Plastic utensils, plates, and cups that can be thrown away after use are another hygienic choice.

3. Beforehand, take it for a test drive.

People also overlook the fact that they had to adjust to their kitchen areas during a transitional phase when they first moved into their homes or apartments. You didn’t develop the routine that allows you to easily prepare and cook meals overnight. It’s like beginning again when you build a temporary kitchen. You might have some brilliant ideas that, at first glance, seem like they’ll work out wonderfully, only to turn out to be completely impractical.

When the time comes, having your temporary kitchen set up and in use can help with the transition to not having one. As you continue, make modest adjustments to your plans to discover your groove. In this manner, the influence of the installation on your life will be low.

Where can I discover local experts in kitchen remodeling? 

Yes, having your kitchen renovated can be difficult, but it can also be an exciting time of transition. Accept the challenge and take advantage of the chance to express your creativity with the knowledgeable City Kitchen & Bath crew!

We have designed and build hundreds of kitchens as a reputable firm with over 13 years of experience, always keeping our clients’ needs in mind. The safety and cleanliness of your area both during and after renovations are our top priorities. Contact us by phone or using our straightforward online form, and we’ll assist you in designing the kitchen of your dreams.