The Kitchen

With the exception of the baseboards, the kitchen is done!

This is the eating area BEFORE....

This is AFTER...

My mom made the curtains for us. I still need to find some things to hang on the wall but haven't found that perfect thing just yet.


This is the other side of the kitchen BEFORE...

This is AFTER...

Don't the floors look great? Mike did a wonderful job! The appliances were white when we moved in and I really wanted to go with the almond/bisque color. We were able to find a used fridge and stove for a fraction of the cost and they were in perfect condition! We are still on the lookout for a dishwasher. The Kitchen Aid mixer in the corner is a prized possession! Mike bought it for me right before we moved. It makes all the difference with my baking!

Hope you like it!

To Laura, regarding the laundry area shelves--my husband didn't go by any plans, he actually just went by pictures of shelving he saw in another house. He said if you would like to email him, he could respond with how he did it. You can reach him through my email which is in my profile.

Also...here is the recipe for the Chicken Bruschetta.

1tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp salt, divided

1/4 tsp black pepper, divided

4 skinned, boned chicken breasts

Cooking spray

1 Tbs olive oil

1 (8 oz.) package sliced mushrooms

1 small zucchini, quartered lengthwise and sliced

4 garlic cloves, minced

1 cup chopped plum tomato

1/2 cup chopped red onion

1/2 cup chopped fresh basil

4 tsp balsamic vinegar

1/4 cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese

Combine garlic powder, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp pepper in a small bowl; sprinkle chicken with garlic powder mixture. Place the chicken on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray, and broil for 6 minutes on each side or until chicken is done. Remove the chicken from the pan and keep warm.

Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1/4 tsp salt, mushrooms, zucchini and minced garlic; saute 2 minutes. Add 1/8 tsp black pepper, tomato, onion, basil and vinegar, saute 3 minutes. Serve the vegetable mixture over chicken; sprinkle with cheese.

Makes 4 servings.