Preparing for a period without a functional kitchen during a remodel or renovation can help make the experience more manageable.
Here’s how to get ready:
1. Create a Temporary Kitchen: Set up a temporary kitchen in another area of your home, such as a dining room or a spare room. You’ll need a space for food prep, cooking, and cleanup.
2. Essential Kitchen Items: Gather essential kitchen items and tools that you’ll need for basic meal preparation, such as a microwave, toaster oven, electric kettle, slow cooker, and a portable electric stovetop.
3. Stock Up on Disposable Dinnerware: Use disposable plates, utensils, and cups to minimize dishwashing and make cleanup easier.
4. Plan Simple Meals: Focus on easy-to-prepare meals that don’t require extensive cooking. You can prepare sandwiches, salads, and one-pot meals.
5. Utilize Takeout and Meal Delivery: Don’t hesitate to order takeout or use meal delivery services when you need a break from cooking at home.
6. Freeze Meals: Prepare and freeze meals in advance that can be easily reheated in a microwave or oven.
7. Keep a Small Fridge: If possible, have a small fridge in your temporary kitchen to store essentials like milk, eggs, and perishable items.
8. Set Up a Wash Station: Create a dishwashing station with a basin or tub for washing dishes, and make sure you have dish soap, sponges, and dish towels on hand.
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