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What's Your Dream Kitchen?

Smart Living - What's Your Dream Kitchen?

We have come a long way from the days of roasting meat over an open fire outside a cave dwelling. The kitchen was born from the moment our ancestors gained mastery over fire and with this achievement came the provision of light, heat and cooked food--the basics of what we need in a home. In fact, the kitchen might be said to be the cornerstone of a home for our ancestors centuries ago. It is not surprising that many cultures still venerate 'kitchen gods'.

The kitchen has since gone through numerous incarnations, from a central room housing a brick hearth to dirty coal-fired stoves in the basement and to modern workspaces where anything from sandwiches to gourmet meals may be prepared.

But what kind of kitchen is most suitable for you? From classic country style to a sleek retro look, or the Asian kitchen, with an old-fashion cast-iron wok, or a futuristic countertop, utterly bare (all those appliances neatly tucked away in shelves), there is a mind-boggling range of kitchen types. Perhaps a pared-down pantry suits you better, with perhaps a breakfast nook for hectic mornings... or perhaps you dream of space and shelves, with a kitchen island so you really have enough counterspace! What is your dream kitchen style? This quiz may provide some tips.

Q1  What kind of food is prepared in your home?
 
Simple home-cooked meals.
All kinds: ethnic food, fusion food, and my mum's secret recipes.
Cup noodles. We also reheat takeout.

 

Q2 Do you ever entertain?
 
Yes, I often invite friends home for a movie/karaoke/game and we phone for pizza.
Yes, and we cater from the best.
No.

 

Q3 What do you think of kitchen islands?
 
Ideal if we have the space.
Wonderful idea! Besides, it lets my friends help out in the kitchen.
Do we need one? It seems rather big.
A home bar suits me better.
What are those?

 

Q4 The sink, the cooker and the refrigerator should ___
 
not be too far from one another.
form a triangle of workspace for optimal food preparation.
all be big.
be of the best quality.
Is this a trick question?

 

Q5 Which of these three countertop appliances are essential to your kitchen?
 
Cappuchino machine, juicer, mixer.
Rice cooker, toaster, microwave oven.
Microwave oven, coffee-maker--do I need anything else?

 

Q6 Which of these implements are indispensable?
 
Garlic press.
Egg timer.
Scissors.

 

Q7 What is your chinaware like?
 
Top-drawer hand-painted porcelain.
Plain, matched set of glass/porcelain/ceramic/stoneware.
Disposable.

 

Q8 What is your ideal colour for a kitchen?
 
Neutral shades, such as white, brown or grey.
Dark colours that don't show the dirt easily.
Same as the living room.

 

 
   

 

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