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With all the items you may have stored for your kitchen needs, space may be at a premium. Even if you don’t prepare the majority of your own meals, the amount of kitchen related materials that might require storage space could be daunting and can fill up your available storage areas quickly. This can certainly be the case in a large kitchen with plenty of shelving and cabinets, let alone in a small kitchen without much-needed storage space. No matter the size of your kitchen, you may still be searching for ideas on how to maximize the kitchen space you do have, so here are a few tips that could help you make the most of your storage spots.

Inventory Rotation
One way of increasing your available storage space is through reducing the number of items taking up space. When it comes to the amount of food sopping up valuable storage room, doing an inventory of items to ensure you aren’t overloaded on certain things or buying too many bulky foods can help open up space when it’s at a premium. Ensuring that you are using items and that they aren’t being forgotten about in unseen nooks and crannies and that you are getting rid of old or expired foods can also help you make better use of your storage space.

Tupper Temptation
Plastic food storage bins can be a great way to make food last longer and make efficient use of leftovers. These same containers can take up a lot of space if not stored properly though. Ensuring that when such containers are empty that they are stacked and stored neatly can keep them from putting a drain on your available storage space.

Wall & Ceiling Space
From hooks and hangers to racks and bookshelves, maximizing wall and ceiling space can be key to effective kitchen storage. A ceiling rack can be great for decluttering pots and pans and freeing up valuable cabinet space. Making use of containers and racks can help keep smaller items organized and reduce clutter. A bookshelf or a shelf running along the wall near the top of the ceiling can allow you to place cookbooks and seldom used items up and out of the way.

Mobile Island
If your kitchen is devoid of storage or counter space, you might want to consider a mobile island. Such a device can be rolled into place where needed during times in which you are working in the kitchen, and then removed when you’re finished. It can be a great addition for chopping, measuring, laying out your cook books, and conducting other meal preparation activities. Ensuring the island comes with lockable wheels can deduce the chance of mishaps.

Conclusion
Keeping your kitchen organized can be a great way to make efficient use of your storage space, and making efficient use of your storage space can be a great way to keep your kitchen organized. With a few well-placed adjustments, you can recognize significant expansion of your kitchen’s storage capacity and increase your ability to function in, utilize, and appreciate your kitchen.

Author Byline:

Steve is president of a home remodeling company in Houston and has been in business for over 25 years. He has experience in all aspects of the industry from custom home building to kitchen remodeling. To see some of his work visit http://www.uniquebuilderstexas.com.

What a good looking meal! A single cut is enough for a single person. This recipe is an original recipe from the Philippines. You can prepare this for yourself with just easy steps and very much available ingredients. Your family can now enjoy a healthy and a very yummy meal. Filipinos enjoy their foods with dips made of soy sauce, lemon juice, garlic and lots of chili but you can also enjoy this one without the dip because it has been marinated already. However you want it to be eaten, it’s your choice. Enjoy!

Marinated Barbecued Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup sugar
• 2/3 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 1/2 cup lemon-lime soda
• 1/2 cup lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 8 bone-in skinless chicken breast halves (7 ounces each)
• 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce

Directions

• In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Pour 1-1/2 cups marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add the chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate overnight. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade.
• Drain and discard marinade. Add barbecue sauce to reserved marinade. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack.
• Prepare grill for indirect heat using a drip pan. Place chicken over drip pan and grill, covered, over indirect medium heat for 35-50 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 170°, turning and basting occasionally with marinade. Before serving, brush with remaining marinade.
• Yield: 8 servings.

• Nutritional Analysis: One serving (1 chicken breast half) equals 205 calories, 3 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 79 mg cholesterol, 590 mg sodium, 12 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 30 g protein.
• Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1/2 starch.

This is a Taste of Home Recipe

Have you made your 2011 resolutions yet? I’m trying to figure out mine. However I already have one big resolution: Drink water.

I’m a terrible water drinker. Although I know that I have to drink water I barely drink it and then some health issues start to appear due to lack of water. So this is my first resolution.

Regarding other resolutions, I’m still trying to make a list. I’m glad I don’t have an alcohol or smoke addiction, it is one less thing in my resolutions. I’m glad I don’t have to use electronic cigarettes or nicotine patches.

I’m sure working from home will be also on my resolution list. Stay tuned for updates.

So, what have you requested to Santa Claus? Around here the most requested gifts are the iphone and the ipad. They are the most wanted gifts as they are the new gadgets in town. Next comes the new PS3 move games and the wii games. People are getting very technological and prefer gadgets and electronic games instead of books and board games.

What about you, do you prefer tech or traditional  gifts?

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Its ability to fight against diseases and free radicals can be attributed with its Vitamin C content. Raspberries have an ORAC value (oxygen radical absorbance capacity) of 4900 per 100g.

Other vitamins and minerals found in raspberries are Vitamin E, Vitamin A, magnessium, potassium, manganese, copper, iron, magnesium, Vitamin B-complex, Vitamin K and xylitol which is a low calorie sugar substitute extractable from raspberries.

School holidays are a week away and the kids are already excited in fact too excited. They have done all the school tests and now they are anxious for next Friday. This means they drive us nut with so much excitement. Although it is understandable after almost 3 entire months of school and with Christmas just around the corner too but I guess I have to start looking for jacuzzi tubs so I can relax after this holiday season.

Still looking for the perfect Christmas Gift? Do you want to surprise someone with a jewelry gift?

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Take advantage of holiday discounts and buy beautiful gifts at affordable prices.