My friend V says lots of people have designer kitchens and barely cook. The counter is smaller than the top of my dishwasher at home. She has a slab of marble and a wooden board. I have seen her cook for even more people than that. AMAZING! The kids and I had lots of happy trips. Mary used to go to Zito’s and bring home fresh loaves of warm bread which we ate with her homemade Strawberry Rhubarb Jam. Read about another small NYC Kitchen- Mark Bittman

Think boat or galley! She lights the stove, strikes a wooden match.A writing book exercise-describe your first kitchen.Eat-in kitchen, heart of the home.People used to decorate with a theme.Trivets, salt & peppers to match,tea towels and canisters. A pantry.Formica counters, linoleum floors, upgradewith a roll of no-wax Congoleum.Ceramic tile squares. A single or a double sink.Now it's granite and stainlessa glass doored fridge. Fancy lightsspotlight what's cooking.Some people order take-out. Grab a bite, on the fly.