The kitchen is the busiest part of the house every morning, and many people get stressed cooking and preparing food, most especially when they are running late. Here are some simple kitchen habits to follow the night before to ensure great mornings the following day.
Good Housekeeping says that before going to bed, it is best to prepare food that will be eaten for tomorrow, from breakfast to dinner. For breakfast, there are food items that "cook" itself, so they are ready to be eaten upon waking up in the morning. Food like homemade yogurt and overnight oats would be the perfect choices.
For cooking to be hassle-free, mixing up all the dry ingredients will also take away the stress of cooking breakfast. Place them in a plastic bag and they're ready for the wet content come morning. If meat or chicken will be eaten for lunch, move the frozen items to the fridge so it would be ready for cooking in the morning. For moms, it would also be better if the kids' packed lunches for school are prepared the night before just in case people are running late in the morning.
It is also important to leave the kitchen clean during the night. It is a good habit to clean and put away the dinner dishes before going to bed so dirty dishes won't greet anyone in the morning. Stone Age Blog also suggested cleaning the sink and putting things away before sleeping. Spend at least 10 minutes before going inside the room to fix the items inside the kitchen so that things will be easier to find in the morning.
It is also recommended to set the table for breakfast so that precious time won't be wasted in the morning. Lay out the cups and plates on the table so that all that needs to be done is to cook the food.
