Sneak Peek into My Kitchen
If you watch my television show, you know that I always keep a bowl of coarse salt on hand for easy seasoning. At home in Bedford, I don't have one bowl next to my range -- I have 14. In addition to the salts -- a mix of pink, gray, and white sea salts -- I have a few assorted ground peppers, arranged in ramekins on a copper tray. This way, I can always reach for a pinch of just the right seasoning for a dish.
Nice array of kitchen tools also! It looks like you have a lot of counter space. Lucky you. Hey, someone sneaked in another ramekin; I counted 15. Now I'm trying to figure out what that black container is in front of the pepper mills; another pepper mill?
Nosey Trish
Posted by: Trish | October 23, 2007 at 07:50 PM
Hi Martha, I have a question about this:
Don't you worry about dust and insects getting in the bowls?
(I live in an old cabin; maybe it's just me.)
Posted by: Patia | October 23, 2007 at 08:26 PM
This is insane.
Posted by: Ella Fab | October 24, 2007 at 12:43 AM
Wonderful photo Martha and an equally wonderful idea. I too keep salt and freshly ground pepper in containers to 'pinch' when I cook. I love the array of salts you use. I'll have to review past issues of the magazine as I'm sure you've published a salt glossary. At what point should these salts and peppers be replaced?
Posted by: Kenn | October 24, 2007 at 06:00 AM
Very nice things!
Big hug!
Posted by: Vera Milunovic | October 24, 2007 at 02:16 PM
talk about salt!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Bethie | October 25, 2007 at 06:39 PM
You make me feel better about myself and my need to have my kitchen items "availalbe" out on the counter. (Nicely arranged, but out, not hidden in a cabinet).What piece of equipment could you not live without in the kitchen?
Posted by: Marcia Bracken | October 29, 2007 at 02:03 PM
Martha your kitchen looks like a real cooks works there. How handy everything is. I have not found sea salt that contains iodine. Don't you worry about the lack of iodine in the salt or am I missing something? Love your blogs. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Sylvia | November 09, 2007 at 11:09 PM
Sigh. What I would give to have that much counter space.
Posted by: WAW | November 11, 2007 at 04:16 PM
I would love to see more of your kitchen, your house!!! (of course I mean, in pictures!!! although......) I get inspirational at your good things and try to incorporate, imitate them in my own home and life. thank you.
Sincerely,
Angela
Beachwood, NJ
Posted by: Angela | November 19, 2007 at 01:35 PM
I'm also a fan of convenience! My concern would be the humidity; do you cover or put the ramekins away after you prepare/cook a meal? Or do they simply not cake up? Thanks for the continuing education and good things!! She*
Posted by: Sheilagh | November 29, 2007 at 11:26 PM
Hi Martha,
Great tip on keeping seasonings handy! I'd love to know how you keep the grates on your G.E. cook top so clean. I struggle with the grates on mine. I would also love to see your bathroom. Mine needs a redo desperately and am in the process of gathering ideas.
Thank you for all your wonderful ideas.
Christina Laugaland
El Cajon, CA
Posted by: Christina | November 30, 2007 at 06:04 PM
hello:Martha
I'm a fan of your show. I just love the stuff that you do and have. I am trying to cook my best and mack my home like your home i just love your home it is just the whey that you have your stuff in you home i think. I love country home's well i like to say that i'm a country girl. But what i wanted to know was can i maybe have some pics of your house one of every room so that i can have some ideas on how to mack my home like your home if i can have some stuff like that i will be so happy words would not discrib how happy i would be Martha. well i think that i have talked a nufe now well byebye for now shantelle warriner
Posted by: shantelle warriner | December 07, 2007 at 11:12 PM
Hi Martha.
Iam a huge fan I live in Australia
Ilove your salt displays
I have just bought French Fleur de sel.What is the best way to use it?
love your blog
Sandra
Posted by: Sandra Cogger | January 11, 2008 at 08:28 PM
Martha,
I was admiring the copper trays that hold your assortment of salts and seasonings. Wondering where I might purchase one? Thanks!
Posted by: Lisa | January 17, 2008 at 10:54 PM
IT IS WONDERFUL TO HAVE A GIFT. I ALWAYS ADMIRE YOUR STYLE. PLEASE ALWAYS BE TRUE TO YOUR SELF.
Posted by: valerie lain | January 31, 2008 at 04:17 PM
Purchased your set of 5 mixing bowls (beige outside, white inside) at Macy's. Love them. Keep them on the counter for easy access since I use them quite often
Posted by: Patricia | February 01, 2008 at 09:13 PM
Dear Martha,
I looked at your new kitchen and I think it is wonderful. You have it too good! I am impressed with your portable islands and I would like to know who built them for you. I would like to have an smaller version for my smaller version kitchen. It is hard to find info in your magazine. Please help.
Thank you.
Margo
Posted by: MPowers | March 11, 2008 at 01:46 PM