tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post4870742383507700314..comments2024-02-21T03:32:15.577-05:00Comments on Jill Kemerer: No Kitchen? No Problem!Jill Kemererhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-41307678670668159002012-08-01T15:42:21.942-04:002012-08-01T15:42:21.942-04:00Great resourcefulness on your part, Jill. My husba...Great resourcefulness on your part, Jill. My husband and I move all the time, being in the Army. At first, we used to get takeout, but that was fattening and expensive. This time around, I plan on toting my crockpot, several pots and pans, coffeemaker, and disposable eating utensils. Your menu gave me some ideas. Thanks!Brandi Boddiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08017741568841209088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-14217975250866460942012-08-01T12:32:17.377-04:002012-08-01T12:32:17.377-04:00Oh this brings back memories. Our simple 1 month k...Oh this brings back memories. Our simple 1 month kitchen reno turned into a 4 month disaster. All that said, the new kitchen was fabulous, and I am so excited for you as you make ready to get it all back in order! :)<br /><br />AngelaAngela Ackermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01808259088625142389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-60633341409026633032012-08-01T11:06:49.287-04:002012-08-01T11:06:49.287-04:00Thanks for understanding, Jill. The relatives I li...Thanks for understanding, Jill. The relatives I live with aren't into cooking or food like I am, so that makes this even harder. <br /><br />If we're talking full on dream kitchen gear, I'm probably the only man under 50 who dreams of having a wood-burning oven in their kitchen.<br /><br />Seriously Jill, I'm as far from the "Men who can't boil water" you can get without being in culinary school or working in someone's restaurant.Taurean Watkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16604609379930060667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-67800134051145069642012-08-01T10:47:03.314-04:002012-08-01T10:47:03.314-04:00We lived above a barber shop for awhile. We shared...We lived above a barber shop for awhile. We shared a make shift kitchen with the barbers. All I can say is that dealing with the hair was pretty gross. We had a microwave, sink, and a toaster oven. I used the electric skillet a lot. The newspaper office where I worked as a reporter was next door, and they could always smell what I was cooking. It was tough, but we survived and have some fun memories of being young and married.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02512158365021041194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-46254128616017995892012-08-01T10:19:14.155-04:002012-08-01T10:19:14.155-04:00Wow, great job making do, Jill. You've been ea...Wow, great job making do, Jill. You've been eating better meals without a fully functioning kitchen than what I do with a kitchen. Haha!! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17620457068731162013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-62454509088471409762012-08-01T09:58:40.976-04:002012-08-01T09:58:40.976-04:00Grrr...my new Internet has been very touchy, so I&...Grrr...my new Internet has been very touchy, so I'm sorry I won't be able to respond to each comment. It physically won't let me! It also won't let me upload pictures or I would be sharing before/after pics!!<br /><br />Lindsay: I never felt "moved in" until my kitchen was unpacked! I know exactly what you're talking about!<br /><br />Loree: Right! We're so blessed to have these modern conviences. :) It will be worth the wait!<br /><br />Katie: It hasn't stressed me out too bad. We were unable to take a vacation this summer, and that, combined with the non-stop remodeling/moving work and my kids being home all the time has stressed me out more than not having a kitchen. :)<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-77770665085144050722012-08-01T09:58:35.356-04:002012-08-01T09:58:35.356-04:00I'm truly impressed at how you took charge of ...I'm truly impressed at how you took charge of the situation and made choices that worked (chicken casserole aside)! ;)<br /><br />You inspire me!Cheryl Klarichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12633250643087095689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-18240900299741645922012-08-01T09:54:29.329-04:002012-08-01T09:54:29.329-04:00Bigger IS always better in a kitchen! We had an ap...Bigger IS always better in a kitchen! We had an apartment 10 years ago with such little storage, I had to store food in our bathroom closet. It was the worst! <br /><br />I love to cook and bake too--to me the kitchen is the most important room in the house. Our last kitchen was physically bigger, but our new one utilizes the space better and has more storage.<br /><br />I am totally feeling your pain. I would lose it!! But on the flip side, it's really cool to hear your passion for cooking. I hope you can get that dream kitchen soon! (I know what you mean about HGTV. It's hard watching sometimes!!)Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-62200181475453028442012-08-01T09:53:05.402-04:002012-08-01T09:53:05.402-04:00I think I'd just be really stressed out the wh...I think I'd just be really stressed out the whole time. Err....wait. That's not the advice you were looking for, is it? Hope the fixin' goes fast!Katie Gansherthttp://www.katieganshert.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-17013839526322742582012-08-01T09:48:22.538-04:002012-08-01T09:48:22.538-04:00Two things that have helped tremendously--1. it...Two things that have helped tremendously--1. it's summer and 2. I know the kitchen will be awesome when it's done! Summer makes it easier since I can grill and we tend to eat lighte meals anyway. :)Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-84767728606006074632012-08-01T09:46:43.324-04:002012-08-01T09:46:43.324-04:00Crock pot, coffee maker, and paper plates...no kit...Crock pot, coffee maker, and paper plates...no kitchen needed.<br /><br />It's so exciting to have a brand new kitchen. When it's all done, it will be worth the wait!Loree Huebnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09845600356878587780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-75031511278265103612012-08-01T09:04:00.195-04:002012-08-01T09:04:00.195-04:00Yes, whenever we would move apartments, I'd pa...Yes, whenever we would move apartments, I'd pack up the kitchen about a week ahead of moving since it was such an extensive process! We definitely did the paper plate and utensil thing, and did lots of sandwiches! :) <br /><br />Can't wait to see pics of the new kitchen!Lindsay Harrelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09379628592162011068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-58444506359425309132012-08-01T08:11:02.756-04:002012-08-01T08:11:02.756-04:00Had to re-post this. Typos ruined the meaning.
I&...Had to re-post this. Typos ruined the meaning.<br /><br />I've pretty much lived my entire life without a "fully functional kitchen."<br /><br />Though my situation isn't like yours. <br /><br />To me (A shamelessly ambitious home cook) a fully functional kitchen is-<br /><br />-Having full-sized appliances. <br /><br />-A big sink with built in garbage disposal.<br /><br />TONS of counter space.<br /><br />-*Walk in Pantry (*Optional, but helpful)<br /><br />-The best stove and double ovens you can afford under 100,000 USD total.<br /><br />-A Dishwasher (Some of us can't wash 100 dishes in 30 min or less! Trust me, I've tried...Sniffles)<br /><br />-Room for more than one person to work in said kitchen.<br /><br />Did I mention more room for MORE than 1 person? This is my down-to-earth kitchen plan.<br /><br />My dream kitchen's FAR more involved than that, but these are the non-negotiable musts for any kitchen to meet my basic standards.<br /><br />As it stands, I frankly dare ANYONE who's worked in fast food to make my current dysfunctional kitchen work for them.<br /><br />This is why I get annoyed when people tell me to "Do other things that don't involve books or writing."<br /><br />Because baking and cooking IS that "something else." But I don't do it much anymore, not because I love it any less than writing, but it's HARD to share a tiny kitchen with two other people (relatives) and keep it neat and somewhat organized.<br /><br />Outside counter space and only one person can work in the kitchen at any one time, the sink is often the biggest point of frustration, because we've never gotten around to replacing the sink the one and only bathroom, so we use it for non-food related stuff, and trust me, living with that for a DECADE gets to you, and some days no amount of counting one's blessings takes the frustration away.<br /><br />So Jill, enjoy the finished kitchen for me, since I may not have the luxury of knowing what one is like for a LONG, LONG time.<br /><br />I had to stop watching HGTV because I was getting too mad jealous of other people's bigger kitchens they either gutted and rebuilt, or in their newly moved in homes.<br /><br />I know bigger isn't always better, but when you have to share living space with someone other than your dog, not having to rush through cooking projects so someone can wash their hair in the sink (Remember, the ONLY bathroom where I live has had no sink for 10 years, don't ask me why, I'm not the head of the house...), or brush their teeth, or get their own meals cooked or reheated, and that gets annoying after awhile.<br /><br />Sorry if I sounded huffy. But this is a BIG DEAL for me. I can't be neutral about it.Taurean Watkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16604609379930060667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-49499189096050165062012-08-01T08:05:05.844-04:002012-08-01T08:05:05.844-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Taurean Watkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16604609379930060667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-43274440647765012422012-08-01T07:51:26.274-04:002012-08-01T07:51:26.274-04:00I haven't had to live without a kitchen yet, b...I haven't had to live without a kitchen yet, but if I ever do I'll refer to this post for tips on how to survive it! <br /><br />Congrats on the new kitchen being close to finished, Jill!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com