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MiniMoon Thu 31-Oct-19 09:54:04

So little space.

I have just received an Ninja Foodie. It's one of those instant pot, multi cooker things. It is fairly large.
On my worktops are:-
Blender and stick blender,
Weighing scales,
Kettle,
Microwave oven,
Tea and sugar canisters,
Kettle and toaster.
Instant water boiler (this was an experiment, but now I'm not sure)
Knife stand,
Echo show.

What do I put away?

I'm thinking that the microwave could go as the new Ninja Foodie will
probably end up doing its job.

Aargh, I need a bigger kitchen!

craftyone Mon 04-Nov-19 08:25:55

I moved from lots of kitchen surface to very small kitchen surface and tbh this was the most difficult aspect of downsizing. I have a galley kitchen, took the measurements and bought as big a butchers block on wheels that could fit in comfortably, my block has a stainless steel top, so it looks light and bright.

My hob is on the centre of a small penninsula. I bought an excellent carousel and on that have a pot of utensils, some sauces, salt and pepper etc, best of all, it looks very neat

On my block is the heavy food processor, small breadbin and large chopping board. Below are 2 very good shelves, excellent for heavy le creuset, mixing bowls etc. Flat weighing scales in one of the 3 block drawers. T towels on the ends

On the actual tiny work surface:
carousel, echo, kettle, coffee grinder, tea containers, toaster. I have no room for anything else, even my sink unit is only 1 1/4 with one draining side

Everything else is in drawers or on shelves, which are subdivided with the useful lakeland stands and baskets

Where there is a will there is a way and tbh it starts with getting rid or downsizing or hiding but cluttered tops are not very nice

nannieann Mon 04-Nov-19 08:05:39

I like my "gadgetless" kitchen. Just have kettle, toaster, coffee maker, radio on worktops.

Have a great corner cupboard (without a carousel - more room) holding large gadgets such as food processor and bread maker.

Tea and coffee making stuff on open shelving above the kettle.

Works for me as I don't like having to wipe worktops around clutter, and prefer to save the space for food prep.

Callistemon Sat 02-Nov-19 19:08:05

Yes, little DGD likes making them by blending it all - the juicer removes all the fibre so it's not so good anyway.

LondonGranny Sat 02-Nov-19 19:05:24

Callistemon, I make smoothies with a pack of frozen fruit, a carton of juice and a stick blender in a jug. That way you get all the fibre and really easy washing up too. Frozen fruit like forest fruits or raspberries are much cheaper than fresh and all.

Callistemon Sat 02-Nov-19 18:59:03

The mixer is out again as I've just used it but it will go away soon.

I need to go through the cupboards; there is a juicer which has not been used for 7 years (DD used to use it a lot but it isn't easy to wash up) plus other appliances once considerd essential but which haven't seen the light of day for ages.

Grandmama Sat 02-Nov-19 18:34:16

Oven, fridge, tabletop freezer, hand held mixer (in cupboard but used regularly), slow cooker, soup maker (never used), kettle, small Spong mincer (in cupboard but used regularly), old fashioned hand operated Mouli the sort you put over a bowl and wind a handle. That's about it. Oh, and scales with two pans, one for the imperial weights. Believe it or now, I do a lot of cooking and baking.

sodapop Sat 02-Nov-19 07:37:49

Thanks Minimoon sounds like the perfect kitchen addition, love a lamb curry - yummy.

glammagran Fri 01-Nov-19 23:44:00

I’ve got every gadget known to man I think. I’ve quite a large kitchen (6 counters) larger than the one we downsized from but a really tiny dining room you couldn't swing a cat in.Husband likes his air fryer and takes charge of bread maker. Think spiraliser is destined for cupboard under the stairs.

MiniMoon Fri 01-Nov-19 23:17:07

I made my first meal in the Ninja Foodi today. I made a lamb curry, beautifully tender, in 30 minutes.
It's similar to an Instant Pot except it has two lids and will air fry, grill, steam, bake, saute, and pressure cook.
What more could anyone want.?

twiglet77 Fri 01-Nov-19 23:04:44

I would never entertain having a boiling tap in a home with children. My DGC is tiny so there will never be one here.

I have a microwave oven, kettle and toaster permanently on the worktop. A shallow shelf between the worktop and eye-level cupboards holds a series of glass jars holding tea, coffee, granulated and demerara sugar, fruit tea, pulses and stock cubes, with smaller jars for herbs and spices. If I make filter coffee I use a paper filter in a shaped plastic holder which sits on top of the mug and drips through. There's a small portable radio on top of the fridge/freezer.

Scales are in an easily accessible floor cupboard, which also houses the blender, basic stand mixer, sandwich toaster (only used by DD when she has a phase of eating toasties), electric carving knife (wedding present in the 1980s and used only to slice frozen bread), along with cake tins, roasting and baking trays.

I don't have an Echo or any other home assistant but my elder DD keeps an Alexa in the kitchen at her house, she has the same worktop appliances as I do plus a fancy coffee machine.

Callistemon Fri 01-Nov-19 22:49:28

Add to mine:
Box of tissues
Place mats
A bowl with some sweets in (for trick or treaters who did not come)
Banana 'tree'
Phones, tablets plugged in
Radio/CD player + speakers

Do we have to count anything on the window/hatch sills?

It's not very minimalist, is it.

grannybuy Fri 01-Nov-19 22:36:01

Two mug trees
Food waste canister
Kitchen roll
Box of tissues
Tea, coffee and sugar canisters
Kettle
Utensil holder
Plant
Candles
Knife block
Scissor block
Set of three stacking biscuit tins
Bread in
Toaster
An oblong storage container for mail 'etc ' ( my mini office )

The microwave is built in above the double oven. Scales, slow cooker, food processor cookery books and everything else in cupboards.

AllotmentLil Fri 01-Nov-19 22:07:54

I think all your kitchens sound great! I’m not a minimalist but I do wish I could get rid of the microwave/have a built-in one. Apart from that I’m quite happy with my kettle, toaster, coffee maker, wooden boards, utensil jars, salt pig, pestle and mortar, bowl of tomatoes and odds and ends that come and go. Oh and plants and herbs on the windowsill. I’m having some pull out baskets fitted soon so maybe I’ll declutter then. Or maybe not!

Merryweather Fri 01-Nov-19 21:08:56

Kettle, microwave, echo show and a recipe stand. I like space and no clutter. I have a slow cooker, food mixer, chopper thing, toaster, blender and hand whisk but they are all put away in the cupboards. I've got lots of cupboards and space which is great. When I didn't more was out on surfaces making it feel claustrophobic and less practical. X

kittylester Fri 01-Nov-19 20:11:13

My counters are not huge lovebeigecardigans just well used.

Callistemon Fri 01-Nov-19 20:00:42

And why would anyone need a Ninja turtle in their kitchen?
confused

LuckyFour Fri 01-Nov-19 19:58:54

what's an ECHO Show?

Carbonated Fri 01-Nov-19 18:56:07

OP, you LUCKY girl-Id LOVE one of those does it all gadgets. I'm too scared to buy one incase its too complicated to use, or over promises its capabilities and there goes £200 and more landfill. I'm hoping St Nic and a good instruction book happen for me this Christmas.

TrendyNannie6 Fri 01-Nov-19 17:55:53

I have 3 counters on first long one is kitchen block kettle mug rack canisters bread bin air fryer number two counter is kitchen toll holder, number 3 is fruit bowl toaster

Bijou Fri 01-Nov-19 17:13:35

Being unsteady on my feet and walking painful I have to have everything to hand. On my work surface I have microwave with a small shelf over for tea, sugar, coffee etc. A dish with condiments, boiling ring, mini oven, kettle, bread maker, slow cooker and container for utensils. Sharp knives on a magnetic thing on the wall. (My son once cut himself when sharp knives were kept in a drawer.). I have in the past had a multi cooker thing and an Ainsley grill. More trouble than they are worth because of washing them up. Toaster and scales on top of fridge.

Callistemon Fri 01-Nov-19 16:09:56

I didn't count anything in the other end of the kitchen, sharon103, where the table is blush

Right, that's it, I have been shamed into tidying up.

(We have been out today)

sharon103 Fri 01-Nov-19 16:02:19

I need to tidy my kitchen up too Callistemon . The floor's littered with bags, my hand bag, bags of things I've had delivered, 2 bags that need sending back, 2 tins of paint, the ironing basket and a bag of cat litter.
I'm not clearing up today though, I've got a Morrisons grocery delivery within the next hour. More bags. lol

Callistemon Fri 01-Nov-19 15:48:54

And the kitchen roll on its stand

Right, definitely tidy-up time

Callistemon Fri 01-Nov-19 15:47:39

I forgot the glass worktop protectors
X 2

Callistemon Fri 01-Nov-19 15:45:19

Oh dear, looking around my kitchen I need to tidy up or get rid of some things in cupboards to make space for everything littering the work surfaces!

Washing up liquid
Mugs on mug holders x 2
Kettle
Mixer (will be put away)
Diary, pens in pot
Steamer
Microwave
Small trays for phones, specs, odds and ends
Fruit in bowl
A magazine (DH's)
Utensil holder
Wooden spoon holder
Toasters x 2
Breadbin
Knife block

Don't let me start on the utility room!

What is an Echo thingy?
Or a Ninja wotsit?

I am going to tidy up.