Nourish magazine issue 76
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Struggling to find inspiration in the kitchen? Overwhelmed by a cluttered space? Here's how to effortlessly turn your bench top into a creative,...
In the fast-paced and demanding world we live in, finding moments of stillness and calm can be challenging. In an attempt to find a little peace...
If you want to get your gut in order, Dr Will Bulsiewicz is the expert to help you sort out fact from fiction. This is the gut-health cheat sheet...
This cinnamon-scented apple loaf uses almond meal and a flax egg to create a beautiful moist sponge, which contrasts perfectly with the sliced...
Ramp up your family burger night with crumbed oyster mushrooms and a super tasty, creamy sauce.
Okonomiyaki is a savoury pancake that is a popular street food from Osaka, Japan. It’s a favourite brunch for all who’ve tried it. You’ll...
Pulled Oumph! sure brings the flavour to this epic plant-based burger. Top with your favourite sauce and fresh veggies for the ultimate...
This sensational salad was inspired by the Indian dish, Bombay Potatoes. Paired with a creamy cashew and lemon dressing, if you weren’t a salad...
You don’t need animal products to make lusciously creamy and satisfying dishes. You don’t even need oil! This wholefood, plant-based...
You always knew it was Christmas when Mum assembled a tower of white fluffy meringues, layers of cream, and fresh fruits. Rest assured, when...
Spraying sheets and pillows with calming scents can be a wonderful aid to slumber
The next time you go for a walk, discover the wonder of the everyday world around you
A skincare routine can be a way to nourish yourself inside and out
When the clouds converge, practise gratitude for the smallest of glimmers, and learn to dance in the rain.
Struggling to find inspiration in the kitchen? Overwhelmed by a cluttered space? Here's how to effortlessly turn your bench top into a creative, stylish space.
We tend to love the convenience of keeping things on the kitchen bench: a bowl of fruit, another for spare change, a kettle, a toaster, a juicer and a jaffle iron. Then somehow your olive oil and oft-used spices have gone from cameo appearances to starring roles, and the actual food preparation area has evaporated to something barely useable.
Firstly, consider how often the item is being used (once a month or even weekly should not grant an item prime real estate) before allocating it some cupboard space if it’s a regularly used appliance or food.
If space is limited, there are plenty of storage solutions available from stores that can help open up new options such as hanging racks behind pantry doors for oils and spices.
While de-cluttering, if you find barely used products, acknowledge the purpose they served in the past with gratitude and move them on. The extra space created from the departure of unused appliances will feel luxurious once you’ve let go.
If your kitchen bench is on the smaller side and cupboard space limited even once you’ve de-cluttered, there are still ways you can increase the functionality and aesthetics. Home stylist Suzanne Bellerby suggests installing hanging rails for any lingering bench dwellers such as pretty mugs or cups, which can become a feature as well as serving a purpose.
Another way to maximise space is to buy a large chopping board designed to sit over your cooktop, which instantly creates a new food preparation space. Or, if you have a particularly unattractive kitchen bench, we love the huge recycled timber chopping boards from Tasmanian company Endemic Design (endemicdesign.com.au) that can provide a functional surface while acting as a permanent decorative feature – bye bye, ugly bench top!
One of the easiest (and cheapest) ways to spruce up the look of your kitchen is to throw the aged and mismatching utensils you’ve collected over the years and replace them with a matching set. Bellerby suggests matching a new utensil collection to a favourite cushion to create some synchronicity throughout your home, or if you have a particularly fabulous tea towel, match it to that. A colourful, patterned tea towel
“Think of a beautiful tea towel as a piece of art, as they’re always on display in your kitchen and often remind you of a holiday or perhaps it’s something your child helped create,” Bellerby says. “Such a simple, inexpensive item for your kitchen that is functional and fun, and it can then set the tone for your colour scheme.”
In the fast-paced and demanding world we live in, finding moments of stillness and calm can be challenging. In an attempt to find a little peace...
If you want to get your gut in order, Dr Will Bulsiewicz is the expert to help you sort out fact from fiction. This is the gut-health cheat sheet...
Spraying sheets and pillows with calming scents can be a wonderful aid to slumber
The next time you go for a walk, discover the wonder of the everyday world around you
A skincare routine can be a way to nourish yourself inside and out
When the clouds converge, practise gratitude for the smallest of glimmers, and learn to dance in the rain.
