A well-planned organization is the first thing that comes to our mind when thinking of our kitchen, but what about the cost? Is there an inexpensive way to do it? Well, there is and that is by using your basic kitchen tools perfectly. Are you confused? Don’t worry, we will help you here. Know how you can use your basic kitchen tools perfectly.
The first thing you need to know is about the must-have kitchen tools.
Check for the following things in your kitchen.
- Dish drying rack
- Dustpans
- Trash cans
- Spatulas
- Cutlery holder
- Bin [ถัง ขยะ, which are the term in Thai]
- Pots and pans
- Plates and cutlery
To have a beautiful kitchen, you do not have to waste a lot of money on small or big expensive items that you might not use. Buy items that you are going to use daily and use them smartly.
The second and most important thing is to be multipurpose.
Things should be able to function for multipurpose usage. For instance, you can use the dish rack for storing utensils and other containers instead of just air-drying the washed dishes. Food containers can be used for storage of raw ingredients or as heat food storage box [กล่อง อาหาร เก็บ ความ ร้อน, which are the term in Thai] for transferring the food. It is best to use multipurpose spatulas etc.
Next, opt for hybrid utensils instead of regular
Yeah, you heard it right! Hybrid utensils are in trends now. They save a lot of kitchen space and are convenient for travel purposes too. Look for hybrid utensils like
- Spork – a combination of spoon and fork
- Splayed – a combination of spoon, fork, and knife
- Multifunctional BBQ tool
- Multipurpose grill utensil
However, it is not necessary to buy any of the listed items to fulfil your kitchen needs. You can simply use your existing utensils in different ways for your convenience.