This was intentionally saved for last, because it’s likely the emotional attachment is greater than the pragmatic realization that you are not using them. Egg scrambler/milk frother/other trinkets. Be honest, you don’t really use these things. Quesadilla maker/ Panini press. Ah! Replacement: You can get the same effect by using a skillet, tin foil, and pressing down on a pan on top.ġ6. Replacement: Go buy doughnuts when you want them, or try a pan-free version.ġ5. Doughnut pan. When is the last time you made doughnuts? Exactly. Replacement: Prepare rice in a traditional pot.ġ4. Only keep this if you regularly make a lot of rice. Grilled cheese maker. You don’t need this. Replacement: Sell the espresso machine and go to a coffee shop when you want good espresso.ġ2. This simply isn’t practical for the average coffee lover. Second, to get a really good espresso you usually need very high quality equipment and the time to adjust your grind/machinery to get that perfect shot. Espresso machine. First, you probably don’t use this as much as you thought you would. Replacement: If you love to juice, you can juice without a juicer.ġ1. A wok. Although a fun device, it’s rarely used. Replacement: Regular toaster or a traditional oven.ĩ. Toaster oven. If you don’t regularly use this, then it’s just eating up space. Replacement: Bread recipes that don’t require a maker such as our 7-ingredient Muesli Bread!Ĩ. Bread Maker. Bulky and likely eating up cabinet space. Plus, these can double as glasses if you have more than 8 guests!ħ. Extra coffee/tea mugs. Again, we decided we rarely ever need more than 8, and we don’t even have that many. Replacement: Use specialty disposable plateware.Ħ. Rarely do we have more than 8 guests, but even when we do, we still have options. More than 8 plates, glasses, and bowls. We love to host. Excessive Pots and Pans. We simplified down to 3 pots and 3 pans. Replacement: Keep our knives in the silverware drawer.Ĥ. Knife Block. These can be more bulky than necessary. If you really need one, borrow it from a friend.ģ. Replacement: Varies by dish, but usually a large pot will suffice. Crock Pot. It’s big, it’s bulky, and you probably only use it once a year. Kitchen Aid Mixer. Not owning this guy is pure heresy in the food blog world, but we survive just fine. Be honest with your situation and only keep the tools you are using to create a minimalist kitchen. Rather, it’s merely a starting point to hopefully inspire you to reevaluate how much you keep in your kitchen. This list is neither exclusive nor conclusive. The list is partially inspired by A No-Frills Kitchen Still Cooks, a New York Times article packed with tips and suggestions for keeping a simple kitchen. This means your kitchen can be decluttered very inexpensively with only a little time and thoughtful consideration.īelow is a list of 16 kitchen utensils we don’t own (and we run a cooking blog!). Simplifying into a minimalist kitchen always starts with removing the utensils and appliances you aren’t using and don’t need. In fact, having less clutter in the kitchen actually makes it easier to get in there and cook up something wonderful. Practicing minimalism in the kitchen doesn’t require sacrificing your ability to make incredible meals. This applies to every part of your life, for example, your wardrobe, the items in your room, and even your kitchen. It’s about paring down to the essentials and finding contentment in owning less. Minimalism isn’t just about the number of things you own. Editor’s Note: This is a guest post from John and Dana Shultz. John and Dana share simple, delicious recipes on their website Minimalist Baker.
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