The goal is to make all kitchen retrieval a "one-handed" motion: one hand to get out a knife, one hand to bring down a bowl, one hand to retrieve a pan.

There might be "maybes" in your kitchen. These are items which are you not really sure about. It is best to put these in a box in another part of your house and retrieve them as needed during the next week or so. Leftovers still in the box after that time can be stored in "B" or "C" areas or even given away without any loss.

Kitchen cupboards are meant to keep kitchen tools convenient and orderly. Everything that is clogging that process, getting in the way, or just not needed can go. Cleaning out your kitchen cupboards will significantly contribute to your kitchen's well-being and make cooking a simpler and more pleasant project.

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Marie C. Ricks is a motivational speaker and the author of "House of Order" handbook, "Master Menu" cookbook and other home organization material. To order her materials or offer comments or questions, contact her at myhouseoforder@yahoo.com.

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