No other job can be more demanding than that of being a mother, with multiple roles expected of her: caregiver, nurturer, teacher, cook, psychologist, cheerleader and even electrician or carpenter – a superwoman no less especially when she has to balance her work as a career professional and homemaker.
Certainly, one of the pressures mothers face is to find enough time to perform the multiple responsibilities they have taken upon themselves. By learning ways to become more efficient in performing household chores, like in the kitchen for example, moms can become more empowered and will also have time to take care of themselves, not to mention enjoy more precious moments with loved ones.
Here are some helpful kitchen tips for moms to use time more efficiently:
Be organized
“A place for everything, and everything in its place” is an incredibly useful advice to stick to. By keeping things organized, like in the kitchen for instance where the kitchenware, cutlery, condiments and cleaning tools are stored properly, time is not wasted looking from one place to another for items needed.
Scout for ready-made cabinets, shelves, and drawers that fit in specific places in the home, and which can serve as storage for various items. If you have the budget however, a better option is to hire a cabinetmaker so that specific features including nooks and crannies can be maximized and incorporated. Likewise, the family’s unique composition should also be considered. Those with small children may want sharp objects to be placed in hard-to-reach areas for cabinets or kitchen organizers. Other members of the family must also be taught to help keep the house spic and span by respecting the order of things.
Prepare (and use) ingredients and cookware smartly
An organized mom prepares all the ingredients and cookware before she starts cooking so she does not run to the pantry or fridge or wherever each time she needs something. Time saving kitchen tools such as food processors help for faster slicing, while blenders may be used to puree ingredients for instant sauce or soup thickeners.
Ingredients like garlic or onions should be prepared in batches, and stored for future use. And here’s a little secret: Dishes that only require light sautéing should come before those with strong flavors so that the same pan or cauldron can be used even without washing. Cookware should be washed immediately after (or soaked in water) for easier and faster removal of dirt.
Plan a weekly menu
Prepare a weekly menu to do the cooking more wisely and more efficiently. Planning on vegetables as a siding for fish? Place the veggies in a steamer on top of the rice. Meat, which usually takes a long time to soften, can be used as a main dish, but some can be set aside to spice up the dishes for the next day. A weekly menu is especially helpful in preparing packed lunches and snacks for the family. When particularly pressed for time, moms can place the cooked dishes in microwaveable containers that can be reheated anytime.
Use safe and efficient fuel
For cooking needs, moms should choose an LPG brand that bears the mark of safety and quality. When fuel is manufactured according to the highest standards, it becomes every smart mother’s trusted partner for efficient cooking.
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