Size Doesn't Matter

Here is what I use for everything.

Small can are rewarding and satisfying.

I mean, I know folks with huge ones

but they're totally useless
because they don't know how to use them.

So stop using your small kitchen
as an excuse
not to cook delicious food.

The majority of the worlds recipes 

were created over an open fire 

with one pot and, maybe, 

a knife and a spoon.
Trust me, you have all you need.

Here is what I like to have:

Pot & Strainer
Clay pot
Mixing bowl
Frying pan

Big knife *

Paring Knife

Cooking Spatula

Rubber Spatula *

Mixing spoon

Measuring cup

Measuring spoons *

Can opener *
Meat thermometer
Candy Thermometer
Tiny graters
Mortar & Pestle
Masher
Bullet mixer/chopper/grinder
Cutting board
(not pictured because I forgot it)
Espresso pot :P

A Few Specific Tips:

If you can get a pot/strainer combo to save space.

Korean pot works like a double boiler and small dutch oven.

You don't need to go crazy with a big grater.  These work great.

I use these for a lot of things, including making my own ovens.

Since you often need to grind your own spices this is worth it.

A simple blender/food processor.

Hopefully this helps you feel 

more confident about getting started.

Gourmet cooking doesn't have to be expensive.

All you need is imagination,

a passion for research,

fresh ingredients,

and yummy science.

Comfort Cabinet

$2 at Daiso. Use makeup sponges instead of brushes for easy painting.

A Drama's set is very important.  

It's as much a character as a place.

It reflects the priorities of the players,

and the direction of the story.

Which is why my Drama's set is always changing,

because so am I. 

Since joining Pinterest,

this evolution has taken on an a life of its own.

Starting with my Comfort Center

which holds all the things for making 

my winter days at home a little more fun:

TV

Chocolate

Music

Booze

Cookbooks.

One problem though,

its UGLY!!

and it makes my living room look like a college dorm.

 

However, no matter how ugly it is,

I don't want to spend money on it.

So, a quick look at the DIY porn on Pinterest, 

a quick run to Daiso, 

and three hours later we have this!

Painted the insides black and added a pretty paper to give contrast. Added extra storage below.

The room feels much more grown up and settled.  Less like I make beer runs at midnight.

Empty pasta sauce jars wrapped in juk calendars make the feet :)

I added a tea box to save room in my kitchen.  Also keeps my tea nice and dry.

It's true, me on Pinterest
is like handing a crack pipe to an addict.
I'm already looking at my rumpous room doors wondering,

"How can I make those prettier without losing light?"

Looks like I need to go check out some more DIY porn.

This Entertainment center cost:

$18 for shelf turned on its side.

$1 paint

$1 sponges

$2 for pretty contact paper

$8 for orange runner

$10 for baskets & boxes

$50 speakers

$5 Christmas decorations

Shot glasses gifts

TV comes with apartment

Cable comes with apartment

Internet comes with apartment

DVD Player gift

Misc decore student gifts

Booze gifts

Wine glasses gifts

Chocolate gifts

Tea gifts

Books brought with me

Feet recycled.

$100 TOTAL

Now THAT'S what I call comforting.

What's the matter? Chicken?

A gift from a parent that would never fit in my fridge.

 For folks who love to cook but have small fridges,

there is a secret you need to know.

Are you ready for this?

Hold your breath, it's a big one.

If you buy your eggs from the market

you don't need to refrigerate them!

Honestly, 

nobody outside of North America

gives a rats ass about refrigerating their eggs

because they buy delicious ones 

laid by real chickens on real farms.

So unclench thee buttocks,

get thee to the local market,

and leave those eggs out with wild abandon,

(for up to two weeks)

you aren't going to die.

Don't believe me?

Feeling like a pansy?

Well, just google it why don't ya?

Read all the arguments,

and make an informed choice.

I find that I need the space in my fridge

more than I need to be freaked out

by rules created for industrial farmers

for their frankeneggs.

If it helps you feel more confident,

it's easy to tell if your eggs have gone bad.

Just drop them in water, 

a fresh egg don't float.

For that matter,

if it floats it's also a witch.

How To Justify An Addiction

A few ways your 

Gringos Korea Burritos 

can make your life better beyond the plate.

Here are three ways 

I recycle 

my shipping supplies

and add storage to my apartment.

End Table With Storage

Always looking for new ways to hoard delicious food stuffs.

Toss a scarf over it and it's a beautiful, hand little table.

Coffee Nook

The perfect home for my coconut sugar and Alaskan roasted beans.

The cubes allow me to add and take away from my kitchen storage as needed.

 Never Enough Tubs

There are never enough tubs in the house.

There is always something I need to store.

Since Kit just hand delivered 

new dry ingredients from the states 

I'm going to need more kitchen storage.  

Looks like I'll just have to order some burritos.  

Darn, my luck.

All Quiet on Set

In the first season, you will remember

 the main character of My Drama spent a lot of time alone.  

This year, however, the set has been re-designed

to make room for all the new plot lines.

Check out the hot new photos!

Siting Room / Dining Room/ Library

 Sofa by:   Road Side Trash

Chairs and Table by:  Ben's Kindness & Harry's Brawn

Bookshelf by: Apartment Recycling

Bedroom / Guest Bed / Lounge / Office / Entertainment Center

Mirror by:   Road Side Trash

Giant Gator by:  Rebeqa

Wall Memory Garden by: A Great Life

Books by: The Best Cousins Ever

Garden / TV Room / Project Area

Dressing Room / Gym / Brewing Area

 Everything is now in it's place and ready for action.

It's already proved to be more conducive to:

Build-Your-Own-Mandu parties

Creating and consuming home brews

Curio gardening (name per Landino)

Law school crisis management

Just because the space is small 

doesn't mean your life has too be!

(Not pictured: Kitchen, Entry, Walk-in closet, pantry, storage, reading area, laundry)

If You Build It They Will Come

It's Christmas.

There has to be cookies.

Supplies: Boxes, Tinfoil, Tiny Nails, Metal Rack

Electric Meat Thermometer

Size to fit over range.

Insert items to bake.

Have neighbors over for delicious goodness.