How to design a kitchen fit for a foodie
The modern foodie appreciates delicious dishes of all kinds and from many nations. With our cooking styles now truly global, the culinary world is constantly borrowing and lending its cuisines, cooking techniques, and treatment of ingredients, unrestrained by culture. Passionate about cooking, the foodie is open to new ways of eating and international influences. Their cooking styles may differ – some adopt a casual approach, using whatever they have close at hand – while others obsess over ingredients and cooking techniques. While preparation styles may vary from foodie to foodie, the one trait they have in common is that they enjoy spending time in the kitchen prepping, chopping and stirring. For them, cooking a meal is an activity that is relaxing and restorative.
KITCHEN DESIGN Creating a functional space where they can do that with ease and enjoyment is important to them. Fisher & Paykel understands that cooking is more than just making food. It is a creative ritual, where the perfect cooking methods pay respect to fresh ingredients and elevate them into cuisine. The best kitchens are well considered, incorporating the right appliances to give the cook complete control. The foodie requires ample storage for their myriad of ingredients and large platters when entertaining. A French Door refrigerator is the perfect choice – it has spacious internal shelving and ActiveSmartTM technology that ensures that food stays fresher for longer. When it comes to cleaning up, Fisher & Paykel has that covered, too. The clever DishDrawerTM Dishwasher gives the foodie the option of having two single drawers – one for the pots, pans and dirty dishes created during the cooking process, and a second to clean the dishes after the meal has been consumed.
INDOOR/OUTDOOR Foodies often opt for multiple ovens (or multi-functioning ovens, such as a steam/ oven combination). Pictured above are two 76cm wide built-in ovens placed side-by-side. A multitude of cooking options is exciting to a foodie. The Fisher & Paykel DCS Outdoor Grill is engineered to deliver the functionality and power demanded by a professional chef. It can either sit freestanding on a cart (as pictured) or be built-into an outdoor kitchen. The grill generates heat up to 450°C, perfect for searing but it can also be used for indirect heating such as smoking.
KITCHEN APPLIANCES When space is generous, such as the kitchen pictured right, there is plenty of room for Fisher & Paykel’s large 140L Classic Freestanding Cooker and the French Door Fridge, in black stainless. The fridge is ideal for the foodie who loves to host, with an ice dispenser and chilled, filtered water for thirsty guests. A galley-style scullery behind the main kitchen houses a second oven (60cm built-in) and a 144-bottle wine cabinet, both by Fisher & Paykel.
As well as having the right ingredients, kitchen appliances and tools, the foodie gets an enormous sense of satisfaction from creating a delicious meal. Whether it’s the perfect pasta for one or a sumptuous feast for 10, they recognise that food is one of life’s great pleasures. Bon apetit!
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