Literally and figuratively. Last week the plumbers came back to hook up the sink, dishwasher, disposal, and ice maker. They also turned the gas on to the new dual-fuel Kenmore slide in range. Needless to say it didn't take us long to give it a test drive... and we've been back in business cooking ever since. Oh, how I've missed my kitchen! I never thought I'd be so thrilled NOT to have to go out to dinner.
It's been a long road and yes, there's a list as long as your arm of things still to be done. But to be able to reclaim a functional space is really gratifying-- especially considering we demolished our old kitchen in April! So this weekend I've been paging through all of my old stand-by cookbooks along with a few new ones I've been drooling over, waiting for this day to come. Two of my favorite new cookbook acquisitions are:
- Everyday Food: Great Food Fast, by Martha Stewart Living Magazine
This book is a "best of" compilation of recipes published in the monthly magazine of the same namesake. My mother introduced me to the magazine about a year ago and I got the cookbook for Christmas. We've already made 4 recipes out of this book (since last week) and all of them have been delicious and quick. A great book to keep on hand especially for tried and true weeknight staples. - New England Soup Factory Cookbook, by Marjorie Druker
I was so excited to find this cookbook on display at the Soup Factory in Salem last weekend... and just in time for soup weather. I've been a long time fan of the restaurant and of Marjorie in particular (somewhat of a local celebrity chef). I'm so excited to try each and every recipe in this handsome book. If I could have published it myself I would have. Congrats to Marjorie from a huge fan!
And to prepare ourselves for many-a-vat of Marjorie's sumptuous soup recipes bubbling away on our new gas range, we thought we'd better make some headway on that tile backsplash.
We ordered the tile from Home Depot Expo a few weeks ago. I had originally thought that I wanted to go with a green glass subway tile but when I saw this ceramic subway tile I knew this was it. It has a really pretty crackled glassy finish that blends in perfectly with the decor. We still have yet to grout, but I think it looks great. I'm really very pleased.
Could you please tell me the name of the tile manufacturer and where it was purchased? Your
kitchen is wonderful. We have been remodeling and were planning on using the soapstone for a backsplash but I like the tile much better.
Posted by: Tina | August 23, 2008 at 01:06 AM
That is a great looking kitchen. I recently got mine done and I went with Dorado Soapstone.
Posted by: soapstone | December 02, 2009 at 12:16 PM