When your kitchen is being renovated, it is disruptive to your home and your family. The better you can prepare for the time where you don’t have a full kitchen, the better your overall experience will be. I often say that you can think of it like camping in your home.
Choose your space: Away from construction area.
Ideally near a sink (or get a dish pan)
Table area
Close to a fridge if possible (mini fridge works too)
Choose your tools: keep them in a clear plastic bin so things are easy to find
Knives
Essential utensils
Basic dinnerware
Cutlery
Cutting Board
Can Opener
Mixing Bowl
Appliances – it’s time to embrace your countertop appliances;
Instant pot
Slow cooker
Panini press
Microwave
Air fryer
Toaster oven
Hot plate / induction burner
Plan ahead:
Fill your freezer with your favourites to keep cooking to a minimum. Soups, stews, lasagna, casseroles – there are so many options.
Buy prepared foods like pre-washed produce and salad kits
Plan to BBQ
Try subscribing to a box meal delivery service
And, when it all feels overwhelming, it’s okay to get takeout too. Planning ahead will ensure that this is not your only option.