Summer Kitchens: Recipes and Reminiscences from Every Corner of Ukraine

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What’s more, build an attractive canopy into your design (or just have a large umbrella to hand) and summer kitchens can be enjoyed all year round. Perfect for sizzling sausages on an autumnal night or serving up toasted marshmallows and hot chocs on a cold winter’s day. Make sure the fridge you buy is a fully outdoor rated appliance. ‘You can’t just put any fridge outdoors,’ says Rebecca from Grillo. 'And you should always use a qualified electrician or gas engineer to test and certify where needed.’

Storage: Cabinets or shelves for utensils, cookware and dishes enhance your summer kitchen cooking experience. Also consider whether you to add a root cellar, larder or pantry to store preserves and fresh produce. The first step towards attaining the kitchen of your dreams is a consultation with one of our design experts, who will be on hand to guide you through the process from start to finish. And let's not forget storage solutions--those unassuming cabinets carefully holding your cookware safe from nature's capricious whimsy--these deserve more than just passing consideration! Investing as much thought into storage as one would into aesthetic elements could make all the difference between an efficient workspace or a chaotic mess. Sink & Prep Areas -- Where Culinary Creativity Takes Flight The purveyors of mass-produced grills, ovens, and stoves would have you believe your summer kitchen isn't complete without their latest model. They peddle their shiny novelties like cogs in an ever-turning wheel of consumerism.

In my view, anyone who thinks they can merely slap any refrigerator into their summer kitchen has sadly missed the mark by miles. Outdoor refrigerators need to combat fluctuating temperatures valiantly while maintaining optimum conditions within themselves--an uncelebrated feat which many overlook. Outdoor Kitchen Expert's Duncan agrees. ‘There’s no one ideal spot, although adjacent to your house makes it easy for amenities, electrics, plumbing, etc. Plus you may already have a patio area, which can cut down on hard landscaping.’ The charisma of your summer kitchen lies in its purposeful design that caters to your specific needs and wants. The design needs to be well thought out, giving due diligence to every inch of space available.

In kitchen design the use of raw materials, which are rich in tones and texture, will definitely continue to rise in popularity beyond 2021. Metal finishing alongside concrete offer a unique aesthetic that will continue to prove exceptionally popular for an on-trend industrial look.In the kitchen, its ability to stay timeless and balance artificial high gloss surfaces and stainless steel appliances shouldn't be underestimated. The right tone also softens high-shine, hard natural surfaces such as marble and quartz. However, it’s always been difficult to find a natural wood floor that’s also truly up for the challenge of kitchen duty.' And let me tell you this - ignoring or underestimating the need for proper ventilation is nothing short of an affront to culinary arts and basic human decency. I'd even rate such actions as gastronomical blasphemy!

Rugs in a kitchen may instil the fear in the some, but they are the perfect addition to not only soften the space, but zone it too. You might not think you would be interested in a book celebrating the food and flavours of the Caucasus…but you would be wrong. Olia Hercules is a great storyteller who will take you on a journey through the region without you ever having to leave the sofa” Sunday Time IrelandThe architectural style of a summer kitchen should not, I repeat, should not be an afterthought. It's a baffling and frankly exasperating trend I've noticed that people tend to dismiss the importance of ensuring the summer kitchen blends with their home's aesthetic. The cost of a summer kitchen largely depends on your budget, and the scale of your design, but there’s no need for it to cost the earth – especially if you source competitive materials and think carefully about what you really want and need from the space. The outdoor kitchen is likely to become a focal point in your outdoor area, so perhaps there is a particularly beautiful view you wish to highlight or spend more time in. Choose an area that is open and has lots of space for people to gather around. It’s also important to consider the practical elements of where you will place your outdoor kitchen.' Inside these kitchens of the 18th century—be they seasonal or not—little would actually signify the space as, well, a kitchen—at least to modern-day dwellers. "The whole notion of a kitchen with purpose-built cabinetry and countertops is very modern," said Carlisle. "We don’t see kitchens like the ones we’re used to until after 1930."

Landscape gardener Victoria is a firm believer in cooking outdoor year round, provided you're warm enough. ‘I love cooking outside in the autumn and winter on dry days. Think lunchtime rather than evening if you plan to host in the winter as it gets dark so early and is often much colder once the sun sets.’ Where’s the best place to install an outdoor kitchen? You might see a large outdoor dining space or lounging area by the modern summer kitchen. Most outdoor kitchens are right outside of the interior dining room or kitchen for convenience, and you access them through a sliding-glass door or French doors. Many of the desserts require a go at the sourdough starter Hercules provides. As I have a brilliant sourdough bakery I frequent, I will leave this to the professionals. However, Hercules gives clear instructions for those less lazy in the kitchen than myself. I could not resist a good look at the recipe for poppy seed cake and had planned to bake this treat of a dessert that is luscious with cream and strawberries. It was not to be as my supermarket delivery substituted poppy seeds with sesame! But there is a birthday approaching and I am determined to produce this very pretty cake for the festivities. This is an incredible book – as I began to leaf through I started to smile, and I didn’t stop” Diana Henry Any respectable summer kitchen NEEDS weatherproofing measures in place. Your appliances are not just some throwaway items; they represent sizeable investments meant for long-term enjoyment.If you fancy a pop of colour using kitchen trends, but you don't fancy a permanent feature wall or bright pink set of cabinets, neutral walls, cupboards and work surfaces can acts as a blank canvas. Try adding bright accessories and artwork which can be removed or replaced when fashions or your mood changes. Alternatively, you may like a simple neutral palette left as it is. Oh, how I've witnessed countless summer kitchens that are a visual feast but fall short in one critical area - comfortable seating. Can we just admit it here and now? A decent chair is the unsung hero of any summer kitchen setup! Think about it; what better way to slake thirst than freshly squeezed lemonade served straight from your outdoor bar? Or perhaps you'd prefer chilled ros� dispensed from a dedicated beverage station?