tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post2706272704241942844..comments2024-03-29T21:11:37.724+10:00Comments on down to earth: You, me and the kitchen sinkUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-58455552192485169752010-02-09T07:05:28.395+10:002010-02-09T07:05:28.395+10:00You have A LOT of counter space! It's all rela...You have A LOT of counter space! It's all relative right :)erinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659932994901264281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-25983036284296810072010-02-01T02:51:57.198+10:002010-02-01T02:51:57.198+10:00Love seeing your kitchen! Never seen cabinet doors...Love seeing your kitchen! Never seen cabinet doors like those...I really like them!Riverswampnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-13764071609724915832010-01-31T06:43:04.728+10:002010-01-31T06:43:04.728+10:00shandora, I powder the shells in my food processor...shandora, I powder the shells in my food processor (warning it will cloud the hopper of the processor since the shells are harder than the plastic) then I put about a cup of it into each planting hole and mix it into the dirt well. I also make eggshell tea if the plants are still having blossom end rot, then water the plants with it.Daphne Gouldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17305049560953735881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-29820955148194455142010-01-31T02:13:53.269+10:002010-01-31T02:13:53.269+10:00What a very nice kitchen. I usually have some dis...What a very nice kitchen. I usually have some dishes in the sink, too. I didn't know about egg shells for tomatoe plants. Thank you for the tip. I'll give that a try.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08927451102683785258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-72285271255178243872010-01-31T01:44:01.877+10:002010-01-31T01:44:01.877+10:00Another nice kitchen. Guess I'll be saving my ...Another nice kitchen. Guess I'll be saving my eggshells now too. Thanks for sharing.----Krystal from Nova Scotia(looking forward to spring here)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-69366873682936553262010-01-31T00:38:46.644+10:002010-01-31T00:38:46.644+10:00Vivienne, it is my dishwasher. When I moved in the...Vivienne, it is my dishwasher. When I moved in the kitchen even had a trash compactor. I removed that and put the regular trash there, but the dishwasher stays. The number crunchers say I use less water and energy with one so I'll stick with it.<br /><br />hopflower, I do. I used to live out west and I saw a lot of just huge kitchens. My kitchen is huge for my area, but not for the western part of the country.Daphne Gouldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17305049560953735881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-28036941035201608312010-01-30T23:10:33.961+10:002010-01-30T23:10:33.961+10:00Compared to most of the french kitchens, yours is ...Compared to most of the french kitchens, yours is a pretty good size. You powder the eggshels and feed them to the plants? How do you do that? you mix it with their soil?<br /><br />lovely kitchen!!shandorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13945627419311409453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-24727129955371658732010-01-30T19:32:21.480+10:002010-01-30T19:32:21.480+10:00You have more counter space than I have and OH ins...You have more counter space than I have and OH insists on putting a row of containers for soft fruit, nuts etc at the back so I have even less room. Ah well, I have a big kitchen table . . .<br /><br />Good tip on the eggshells. The only use I know for them (once cooked) is for breaking up and putting around precious plants to keep slugs at bay.Bovey Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13117332471600275100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-53038254562308073612010-01-30T18:09:13.792+10:002010-01-30T18:09:13.792+10:00Your kitchen looks big enough to me, and I would l...Your kitchen looks big enough to me, and I would love a pantry!Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11430236104525571846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-18598503497353631762010-01-30T14:41:42.051+10:002010-01-30T14:41:42.051+10:00Thank you for sharing your kitchen... I save my eg...Thank you for sharing your kitchen... I save my eggshells too! You have a wonderful pantry - I am a little jealous ;)Jodinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-69910692654047908222010-01-30T14:09:02.560+10:002010-01-30T14:09:02.560+10:00Nice kitchen. It does look rather a good size. I...Nice kitchen. It does look rather a good size. I also like the idea of egg shells being kept. Mine also has one or two things on the sink too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-60778726380019678732010-01-30T13:58:20.595+10:002010-01-30T13:58:20.595+10:00Yay, some dishes in the sink, now I finally FEEL a...Yay, some dishes in the sink, now I finally FEEL at home. Lovely kitchen and homely dishes. Wood panelling is warm and inviting. Jen.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-76779811826619161272010-01-30T13:40:32.773+10:002010-01-30T13:40:32.773+10:00Lovely kitchen. And it definitely fits the bill fo...Lovely kitchen. And it definitely fits the bill for a country kitchen in my book. I love that you were real about it - dishes in the sink, eggshells by the stove. I felt right at home. :) MelissaMelissa Pricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15855126813346312708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-70978738232128699522010-01-30T13:13:21.456+10:002010-01-30T13:13:21.456+10:00I really like the contrast between the white count...I really like the contrast between the white countertop and the wood cabinets...pretty!!Darlenenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-31333309675081244652010-01-30T12:42:12.133+10:002010-01-30T12:42:12.133+10:00Nice kitchen! I also love the idea of the egg shel...Nice kitchen! I also love the idea of the egg shells.Betsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01854792843189067866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-14741983324607471142010-01-30T11:58:37.153+10:002010-01-30T11:58:37.153+10:00Our kitchen sink is too small :( I wish I had a h...Our kitchen sink is too small :( I wish I had a huge farmhouse sink!Mrs. Moneyhttp://www.ultimatemoneyblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-18801431589386999902010-01-30T11:49:38.630+10:002010-01-30T11:49:38.630+10:00Hi Daphne~
I love finding someone else who serves ...Hi Daphne~<br />I love finding someone else who serves eggshells to her tomatoes too! You are so disciplined about your dishes.......that's terrific.<br />All the Best!Carolynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12581024347242760698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-50722207745875032032010-01-30T11:30:30.745+10:002010-01-30T11:30:30.745+10:00I think your kitchen is quite sizeable, actually! ...I think your kitchen is quite sizeable, actually! Most kitchens I've had in my lifetime are short on counter space. :) It's a nice comfy place though.Expat Momhttp://expatmom.infonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-55519928867416712982010-01-30T09:48:20.528+10:002010-01-30T09:48:20.528+10:00You might think all kitchens are big in the West, ...You might think all kitchens are big in the West, but you should see mine. Not more than one person can fit in it at one time; and NO counter space! I suppose I should come up with a snap of it; just to join the crowd.<br /><br />Great blog, Rhonda. I always enjoy checking in each week to see what's on here.hopflowernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-88163271925417172052010-01-30T08:51:32.882+10:002010-01-30T08:51:32.882+10:00You have a nice efficient kitchen! Our dishes se...You have a nice efficient kitchen! Our dishes seem to be non stop as well. I always have a little shallow pan of eggshells as well. I sprinkle them around the carrots & lettuce to keep the slugs away .. and the tomatoes get any extra. It's amazing how much eggshell powder you can accumulate in a short time. Having a large pantry can make a small kitchen larger for sure. Thanks for sharing.Mrs. Machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06644129213141875138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-40689074179374492352010-01-30T08:35:57.276+10:002010-01-30T08:35:57.276+10:00Nice kitchen Daphne, you have far more counter spa...Nice kitchen Daphne, you have far more counter space than I. It's nice to see a kitchen with a few dishes in the sink.The Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15070310346205563561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-67672325770181885542010-01-30T08:25:26.880+10:002010-01-30T08:25:26.880+10:00HI Daphne, What's the little machine underneat...HI Daphne, What's the little machine underneath the cupboards to the left of the sink? Nice kitchen - mine's smaller and I wish I had a pantry as big as yours! VivViviennenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-7691936838068458162010-01-30T08:07:09.695+10:002010-01-30T08:07:09.695+10:00I think you have a nice sized kitchen also. I lov...I think you have a nice sized kitchen also. I love the warmth of your cabinets, and your open pantry. I think you have quite a bit of counter space too. That's an interesting tip about powdering the eggshells for the tomatoes too.<br /><br />FlowerLadyFlowerLady Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17678852154334714784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-877219972915723012010-01-30T07:53:35.119+10:002010-01-30T07:53:35.119+10:00Daphne, wait till you see my kitchen if Rhonda put...Daphne, wait till you see my kitchen if Rhonda puts it up...it is absolutley TINY compared to yours...lol...if you think you have no bench space you will have a giggle at mine! Mind you my house was built in 1925. I think you have a lovely kitchen, lucky to have a pantry ....happy cooking.x Suzanne.Enchanted Momentshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01861732559521175206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-16992270159329032302010-01-30T07:39:31.717+10:002010-01-30T07:39:31.717+10:00what a great kitchen! and, like others before hav...what a great kitchen! and, like others before have said - so cool about the egg shells - I think I'll start doing that!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00365298651186855869noreply@blogger.com