By in large, Westhaven homes have remarkable kitchens. Not only are they well equipped, but they offer open floorplans where families can casually gather, cook, socialize and of course, eat meals with one another. This last activity, sharing meals, may seem like a simple and fundamental thing, but too often, the fast pace of our daily lives leaves very little room for this important element of family.
For many of us, the kitchen is the busiest intersection in our home. People coming and going; people lingering to talk or enjoy a glass of wine; people keeping a close eye on the stove top or the prep island as meals are assembled; people offering their opinions about technique or ingredients — solicited or unsolicited — these are the traffic patterns and interactions that make our home kitchens human and inviting; genuine expressions of who we are.
Today we are being asked to spend more time in our homes than most of us imagined possible. And because of this, the role of the kitchen has never been more important. The familiar smells of traditional dishes; the experimental eccentricities and humility of the novice cooks; the stolen bites of resting meats; the honest and caring conversations between parents and children; the celebration of being together and making the most of tough times — these are the moments that strengthen out togetherness and constitute the recipes for eclectic memories.
Today we are being asked to spend more time in our homes than most of us imagined possible. And because of this, the role of the kitchen has never been more important. The familiar smells of traditional dishes; the experimental eccentricities and humility of the novice cooks; the stolen bites of resting meats; the honest and caring conversations between parents and children; the celebration of being together and making the most of tough times — these are the moments that strengthen out togetherness and constitute the recipes for eclectic memories.
