Winter brings hot soups, date-molasses payesh, pitha and steaming cups of tea, along with longer cooking and often larger batches. Ajker Patrika's features desk suggests organising a few things in the kitchen before the cold arrives.
Good heavy pots earn their place for soups, stews and khichuri. Cast-iron pots and stone baking dishes hold heat for a long time, so food stays warm after cooking. Pots that work for both cooking and serving also save space.
Keep a thick cloth apron, oven mitts and a few clean, dry cloths or tea towels within reach; they make it easier to keep hands and tools clean while working.
Winter cooking uses more fragrant spices such as cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg. Storing them in separate glass or ceramic jars keeps them dry and easy to find while cooking.
Multi-purpose appliances such as a slow cooker or an electric pressure cooker save time and effort when cooking in bulk. Large serving bowls, wide platters and soup tureens help when feeding family or guests, and a few comfortable mugs are handy for tea and coffee.
Dried flowers, seasonal fruit or small wooden pieces are enough for decoration, and evening light should not be too bright. Choosing reusable containers, cloth bags and durable storage over single-use items also cuts needless kitchen waste.
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Source: Ajker Patrika
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