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Cooking Basics

Hello Friends  !
       I'am gonna talk about the basics which will make cooking, an easy process. My learning over years of cooking is that when we do the basics properly,cooking can become a cake-walk.So first thing first.A clean kitchen is the key to our own heart to invite ourselves into the kitchen.what we mean by a clean kitchen? we are talking about the basics.

Every day task to be done.
  • keeping the gas stove clean.
  • keeping the sink clean. 
  • keeping the counter-top clean.
  • sweeping the floors everyday.
  • put away extra food.
  • throw the trash everyday.
  • wipe outside of the appliances.
          
   A Clean kitchen(House) in the morning is the first step in having a Great day !

 Next is the weekly task:
  • wipe your cabinets.
  • clean the refrigerator.
  • plan the weekly menu(will talk in-detail in my next blog)
  • prep works for the weekly cooking.
  • mopping the kitchen.
  • clean inside the microwave.
  • replace kitchen towels.
Monthly
  • Inventory of the pantry ,throwing away the expired items
  • inventory of the freezer.
  • clean the refrigerator,wipe down drawers and shelves
  • clean the oven.
  • sort through and organise cooking utensils ,toss ones that are too old.



Tips to shop like a pro
  • Always check the pantry before heading to the grocery store.
  • During the week make a list of items which you need for the coming week.
  • A proper list saves time and also saves money from grabbing unwanted items from the aisle.
  • Deciding the portion size of the food to cook will help us to avoid buying excess and later throwing in the trash.
  • Do not forget to buy seasonal fruits and veggies as we get to enjoy them only in the season.
  • a planned menu for the week will help us from repeating the same menu.


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