Kitchen

[Debbie1426]

On 5/16/2014 chrystaltree said:

The kitchen is not a place to socialize, when I'm in my kitchen preparing dinner or party food, I don't want anyone underfoot.

Years ago I used to feel the same but then again had a very small kitchen. Then we moved into a relatively new house with an open floor plan. I have a huge kitchen with a lot of counter space, bar stools, a family room and breakfast area right off the kitchen. Now it doesn't bother me at all to have people around. I do a lot of prep ahead of time but there is always last minute stuff to do. Not a terrible thing to be with guests while I do it.

[Snicks1]

I like to have things prepped ahead of time, but when people start arriving, I don't mind them being in the kitchen with me, actually I find it enjoyable, as I have things pretty well set up and ready to go, so it's fun. Also with clean up.

[denisemb]

I'm with the majority (alone!) but find it interesting that home builders push the ""open concept/entertaining"" plan when it comes to home design these days....

[NanciJ]

I had a large traditional kitchen for many years. Now we're in a home with a large open floor plan and I love to be able to cook and be part of everything going on. Would never have a closed off kitchen again.

[pattypeep]

I want everyone out of my way. When it's time to take the food to the table, someone can help, but otherwise ~ vamoose ! The same goes for cleaning up. Bring things from the table to the kitchen after dinner, but then go away.

[colliemom4]

Definitely alone! What's that saying about too many cooks in the kitchen?

[poppinfresh]

I don't mind socializing, but don't ever try to help me in my kitchen, unless you just want to clean it?

[house_cat]

On 5/16/2014 Jingles5 said:

On 5/16/2014 twocent said:

On 5/16/2014 faeriemoon said: Stay the he77 out of my way!!!!!

This is me. Enter at your own risk. No one dares.

I have an aunt like that too. She flies solo & God help anyone who enters, especially when it's down to the wire. She's super organized & follows her list to the T.

There was one particular big Thanksgiving dinner that she was hosting, & it was crunch time! Turkey out - remove stuffing, make gravy, mash potatoes, blah, blah. A guest who'd just arrived walked into the kitchen and handed her a big bouquet of flowers, and asked her to use them as her centerpiece on the table. Knowing her as I do, I thought she might kill him.

Later, she told me "If you want to bring me something, then bring a plant for God's sake!" She'd had to drop what she was doing, search out a vase, and arrange the flowers to be put on the table.

I still can't believe that she didn't stick him w/ the carving knife.

I'm pretty sure we have the same aunt. We arrived one year with my two little boys who couldn't wait to rush into the kitchen to give her a hug and a kiss. She never even said hello to them, just pointed them out of the kitchen.

I have to say that I agree with the flowers. I have a very small home. When I have guests, it's a very tight squeeze. My husband knows not to bring home flowers on those occasions because there's nowhere to put them… AND i have to deal with trimming them and finding a vase.. you know the drill.

[house_cat]

On 5/16/2014 denisemb said:

I'm with the majority (alone!) but find it interesting that home builders push the "open concept/entertaining" plan when it comes to home design these days....

We had a thread about this not too long ago. I wish I had a closed off kitchen. Mine is open concept and I hate it. In addition, it's the first room you see when you enter my town home. There's no privacy for the chef of the mess.

[Lynneuk]

I much prefer to work alone. If people are there chatting to me or trying to help I always end up making some sort of mistake or cutting myself,lol!

Go and socialize with the others and leave me in peace please! I'll talk to you over dinner