For many people, standing in the kitchen doing the prep work necessary for cooking is not terribly appealing. In fact, many people avoid this step as much as possible, thinking of prep work as some form of torment or drudgery.
It doesn’t have to be that way.
You can have fun with prep work and also get through it a quicker when you have some good basic tools in your kitchen. Take a look at the tools you use. Are they outdated, in need of sharpening, not good quality, from early-marriage poverty? It may be time for an upgrade!
I’m not an advocate for oodles of tools, but you will see a huge difference in the amount of time and effort it takes to do prep work when you invest in a few quality pieces. Have at least one great piece of cutlery and cookware. Get a good-quality peeler or paring knife. Have a set of mixing bowls that you like to use, that fit your hand well and hold up to a variety of challenges. Get two good cutting boards, one for meat and the other for everything else.
Invest in tools that you can use for a lifetime and you’ll be so glad you did!
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Great tips, Shanna. And I would add to clean up as you go so the after dinner dish wash is a breeze.
Thanks for the great tip, Ann! That certainly does speed things along!