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There’s nothing more gratifying than growing your own food. It’s good for your budget and, if you grow your food organically, good for you, too. You can grow veggies and herbs in containers no matter how little space you have. And, as long as you use good plotting soil and compost, planting in containers means you don’t have to worry about weeds or bad soil quality. There’s no need to limit yourself to planting in containers, though. Get creative with these ideas for unique kitchen gardens. (more…)

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Green living means choosing what’s good for both you and the planet. Ultimately, buying less would be the greenest choice anyone could make. But, let’s face it, very few of us are willing to seriously change our shopping habits. A good compromise is to go shopping for green items next time you hit the malls. If you’re new to living sustainably, the kitchen is a great a place to start. Stocking up on these must-haves won’t only help save the planet; it’ll also make you healthier. (more…)

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Venturing out into the exciting world of cooking requires not only a few good recipes and loads of enthusiasm but also a few basic kitchen essentials like a good knife, pots and pans, a chopping board and an apron. Put some thought into your purchases, and you could find yourself with kitchen equipment that will last a lifetime. Good kitchen equipment can be pricey, but you’ll thank yourself for buying the best you can afford in the long run – especially when it comes to pots, pans and knives. (more…)

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If the kitchen is the heart of the home, you want it pumping out as much love as possible. In feng shui kitchens represent the hearth, a place for nourishment where families and loved ones gather. The kitchen is also thought to have an effect on the health of your family, which in turn will affect your wealth. No space is a happy space if it’s in a disorganised mess. So make sure your kitchen is ordered, and well organised. Here’s how, with a little help from feng shui. (more…)

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Whether you love spending time in the kitchen whipping up meals, or you would rather prefer to be spending your time doing something else, designing your kitchen for maximum efficiency is absolutely critical. Organising a kitchen to run beautifully and look good does not need any special qualifications, thankfully, so you can get started right away by following these tips. (more…)

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The promise of mobile fridges with built-in LCD screens that will track the volume of food in your refrigerator as well as allow you to purchase food online came and went. The few refrigerators that can do this were absolutely cumbersome, and unjustifiably expensive, even for the well to do. Now, with the rise of what people are calling tablet computers, as well as new age smartphones with their cooking applications, computing technology has invaded the kitchen full force. Below are ways tech can improve your cooking today. (more…)

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When moving into your own home for the first time, whether it be transitioning from a college dorm room to an apartment, or moving into your own place straight out of your parents’ home, it’s very easy to underestimate the amount of money you’ll need to spend just to get your kitchen up and running. Below is a guide to kitchen appliances you must budget early on for, as well as a way to save money on them. (more…)

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Cooker hoods are now seen as an essential addition to a kitchen. Investing in an extractor fan can save you a fortune in kitchen repairs later by preventing warping and other steam-related damage, and the circulation of air means that your kitchen becomes a healthier, odour-free environment. But not all cooker hoods do exactly the same job. Read on to find out about choosing the right cooker hood for your kitchen. (more…)

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The look of the kitchen for 2010 is vintage utility. It’s the absolute reverse of whet we wanted our kitchens to look like in the 80s and 90s. Gone are the monstrous high gloss matching appliances. Today’s kitchens should shout creativity, rather than wealth – think home-made drawers, and worktops that warp with age. So don’t break the bank when you’re thinking of remodelling your kitchen. Think DIY. Here’s a guide to the 21^st century kitchen. (more…)

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Frozen foods are a huge help to anyone who likes to prepare or shop for food in advance and, in the cases of some food products, freezing is essential if the food is not eaten right away. By following a few simple guidelines and freezing food as quickly as possible – using a quick-freeze option if your fridge has one – you can ensure that the foods you freeze retain their quality and stay safe. (more…)