The Kitch Cure Day 13, 14, & 15(2014)

My moods are slowly getting a little less erratic.

I'm napping a good bit...but it feels like its the sort of napping your body does on the mend and not the "We hate everything, life is bleak, and that last peak was a doozy" sleep of depression.

I'm coming up on a busy week. On Wednesday I'll start teaching in Ikebukuro (an area of Tokyo) at a community center. The Sunday lessons at Viange in Shibuya are gaining steam. I've usually got between 4-7 students now. I'm not packing them in like the burlesque teacher before me but the faces are becoming more familiar (returning students who want more).

The Kitchn Cure Day 13: Wednesday, August 27
Assignment: Declutter dishware, glassware, utensils, gadgets, and tools. Make a list of anything you need.

The Kitchn Cure Day 14: Thursday, August 28
Assignment: Clean cupboards, shelves, and drawers.

Well, I did do some insane amout of cleanign and decluttering last year...so this was easy.

I tend towards basic, bland, dishes and bowls. They're uniform and easy to stack AND my kitchen is bright and colorful enough without having to force the issue.

I also like how food looks on off-white/white/black. I just prefer it.

How bland and orderly are my shelves?
( So bland... )

The Kitchn Cure Day 15: Friday, August 29
Assignment: Restock your pantry. Buy any tools, gadgets, or utensils you really need.

I'm going to hold off on this. I could use and stash a good mortal and pestle and I may need to replace my mandoline in time. A couple more knives would be nice...but no rush.

I may get a silpat, as I go through a good deal of cooking parchment paper.