Protective Diet Class #096 Notes:

Kitchen Set-Up for Efficiency

This class will inspire you with excitement about getting your kitchen organized for meal prep efficiency. This room has more potential to reverse disease and gift you with optimal health than any other area of your home. A Protective Diet will put your kitchen to work for you, replacing the awkwardness of a poorly set up workspace with a feeling of flow and the simple pleasure of cooking.

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Vocabulary

Workstation

PAR Pantry Stocking System

Freezer Stash

Cross Contamination

Action Steps for an Efficient Workspace

• Designate a Prep Station
• Whether your kitchen is large or small, select a 2x2ft. square of counter space bordering the sink.
• This space should contain minimal items that are used multiple times on a daily basis.
• Within arm’s reach of this spot, store a high speed blender, measuring cups & spoons and essential prep gadgets & bowls.
• Store cutting boards, knives on a magnetic strip, and rimmed baking sheets in this area so you can chop & blend easily.
• Other items to store in this prime space: toaster oven, food processor, a small jar of fresh garlic cloves.
• Store frequently used spices, vinegars & seasonings in the closest upper cabinets, with less frequently used items in the back.
• Group spices according to frequently made recipes, such as curry spices, BBQ sauce spices, pickling spices, etc.
• Post frequently used recipes inside the cupboard door at eye level.
• Put temporary labels on cupboards to assist kitchen helpers in putting things away properly.
• When using the electric pressure cooker, plug the base in out of the way and bring the inner pot to your work station.
• Keeping prep in one area near the sink makes clean up easy and quick. Clean as you go.

• Designate a Cooking Station
• Cookware should be stored in cabinets closest to the stove. Store pot lids in an organized way and steamer baskets nearby.
• Use one stirring spoon while cooking. Wash/rinse to go between-meal components on the stovetop.
• Use a tasting spoon when cooking. To avoid contamination, use a stirring spoon to ladle samples onto your tasting spoon.
• Keep frequently used cooking utensils in a canister on the countertop and magnetic hot mitts handy on the fridge door.
• Have duplicates of salt and pepper so one set can be kept near the stove and the other in the prep area spice cabinet.
• Cooking gadgets should be at arm’s length: garlic press, microplane grater, whisk, spoon, silicone spatulas, tongs, etc.
• Ceramic muffin pans can be stored in the drawer beneath the oven with glass baking dishes stored in a nearby cupboard.
• Silicone baking mats can be rolled and stored in a drawer or directly on stacked rimmed baking sheets.

• Designate a Flour & Grain Area
• Frequently used flours and grains should be stored on the counter for easy measuring.
• Measuring cups for dry goods should be stored nearby.
• Leave measuring scoops in containers of frequently used items, such as oatmeal for daily breakfast.

• Designate Food Service & Leftover/Lunch Packing Areas
• Keep plastic wrap, tin foil, parchment paper, plastic bags and food storage containers handy.
• Stack containers without lids to save space and store lids on the side.
• Store empty jars with lids or toss lids in a container on the side.
• Keep wide-mouth jar funnels close to make storing food/condiments in jars and squeeze bottles effortless.
• Kitchen towels and napkins system: clean towel goes on a designated rack, dirty towels hang to dry in a different spot, then get added to an under sink “dirty towels and napkins” bin to be collected and cleaned on a weekly basis.
• Keep everyday dishes close to your dishwasher for easy unloading.
• Plate meals in this area, with everyday silverware and cloth napkins, to be taken to the table.

• Designate a Pantry Cupboard
• Choose a cupboard near the fridge, if possible, to make putting groceries away centralized.
• Make enough space to store multiples of each item to accommodate sale purchases.
• Make it easy to see what you have and what you need so you never run out of PD staples.
• Keep a list of your “Freezer Stash” on the side of the fridge so you know what leftovers you can defrost for easy meals.

• Keep Your Workspace Clutter-Free
• For an efficient daily experience, keep only what you use regularly in your workspace. This ensures that time in the kitchen is spent on meal prep/clean-up, not on constantly reclaiming your area from other tasks and clutter creeping in.
• Excessive cookware can make your cooking experience more stressful because you don’t have the space to manage it.
• Everything needs a place. If you use it every day, it should have a place. Have a landing space for purses, backpacks, mail, keys, phones, etc. so they don’t end up on the kitchen counter hampering you when it’s time to cook.
• Store extra-large bulk food purchases in a hall closet/garage/etc.
• Above the fridge, cupboards can house lesser-used appliances such as the waffle maker, ice cream maker & slow cooker.
• Grocery totes & reusable produce bags need a designated hook near the door. If you have returns, put them in your grocery tote to go back to store.
• Brooms, vacuums, etc. can be stored in a hall closet/garage.
• Fruit such as apples, tomatoes, mangoes, and bananas can be displayed on the dining or coffee table.
• Teas and mugs can be arranged on a beverage station in the dining room.

Cooking Tips

• Buy dried chopped onion in bulk. It’s the number one spice used on a Protective Diet.
• Pour powders, such as agar agar, into a small, wide-mouthed container for easy, accurate measuring and spill-free storage.
• Clean your blender jar immediately after every use and have a place for it to air dry.
• Drawers can be lined with contact matting to keep items from sliding around. No need to line cabinets on an oil-free diet.
• Do not line drawers that hold towels or plastic wraps, etc. that you want to be able to slide.
• Air dry newly washed silicone baking mats by suspending them from magnetic clips on the fridge or stove hood.

Student Q&A

Q: Should Tamari be kept in the refrigerator?

Q: Where do you keep the fruit?

Q: How many kitchen towels do you have?

Encouragement

• Your cabinets should feel good when you look at them, like a freshly organized closet, so you enjoy being in this space.
• You can do this. Getting your kitchen set up for efficiency is so fun. It’s like setting up your new place; the space you are going to change your life in. This diet will have more impact on your health than anything else including exercise.

“I want you to feel like this is your workspace and it’s super organized and efficient,

just like your cubicle or office at work.”

Recommended Recipes

Sweet & Spicy BBQ Sauce	Bolognese Sauce	Cream of Celery Soup
Garlic Dill Pickles	Beefless Taco Filling	Banana Cream Pie Bites
Spicy Dill Pickles	Apple Crumble	Mini Burger Buns
Burger Pickles	No Fat Not Yo Cheeze Sauce	Whipped Lemon Fluff
Spicy Oil-Free Curry	French Onion Dip	Chorizo Tacos
Firm Notzzarella Cheeze	All-Purpose Cleaning Spray	Creamy Coleslaw
Sushi Roll Bowl	Natural Laundry Detergent	Mushroom Soup
Spices and Herbs Vinaigrette	Zesty Italian Vinaigrette	Gluten Free Apple Oat Muffins

Recommended Classes

#032 Part 1: Pantry	#052 Microwave Yay or Nay?	#125 Kitchen Tools: Beginner Essentials
#033 Part 2: Spices, Vinegars, Extracts	Storing Herbs	#127 Kitchen Tools : Efficiency & Fun
#034 Part 3: Refrigerator & Freezer	#087 PAR Pantry Stocking System	#039 Lunch Packing

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Tue Aug 25, 6:01:14pm
nancy: Oh man, yeah, I am studying the additives in stuff in a totally new way now.
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Tue Aug 25, 6:02:06pm
nancy: Cool! I’m seeing Julie live!
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Tue Aug 25, 6:02:20pm
sharonhess: My kitchen is way more organized than my cube at work lol
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Tue Aug 25, 6:02:55pm
momthedork: I’m pretty organize but I think there are things to make it more efficient.
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Tue Aug 25, 6:07:16pm
mavery1454: I thought Termari had to be refreigerated.
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Tue Aug 25, 6:07:56pm
CJinPodunk: READ THE BOTTLE FOR US
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Tue Aug 25, 6:08:36pm
CJinPodunk: I never refrigerated Catsup in my previous life either…I’m still here. Also ate raw cookie dough…rules made by fun suckers.
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Tue Aug 25, 6:08:47pm
momthedork: LOL
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Tue Aug 25, 6:09:15pm
CJinPodunk: CATSUP SAYS THAT TOO :p
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Tue Aug 25, 6:09:22pm
mavery1454: sorry
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Tue Aug 25, 6:09:24pm
CJinPodunk: but who likes cold catsup??
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Tue Aug 25, 6:11:29pm
CJinPodunk: I USE ANYLIST APP on my phone. Always have my phone so just add it right there in the kitchen.
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Tue Aug 25, 6:12:38pm
sharonhess: Im pretty old school – I have a little tablet and am very good about putting what I need to replenish on there so week end comes Im good to go
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Tue Aug 25, 6:13:20pm
anon9113: I don’t own a Iphone…..everything has to be written out.
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Tue Aug 25, 6:14:01pm
veggie365: I have all of my spices in a drawer in glass screw-top containers that are labeled on the top.
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Tue Aug 25, 6:17:50pm
momthedork: I love my magnetic knife rack.
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Tue Aug 25, 6:18:42pm
anon9113: I have my knives in a drawer. My grandson loves to explore.
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Tue Aug 25, 6:18:47pm
CJinPodunk: I have a cook rack that I put them in in the silverware drawer. I don’t have a lot of wall space
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Tue Aug 25, 6:18:59pm
CJinPodunk: cool rack
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Tue Aug 25, 6:19:02pm
anon9113: I don’t have wall space either
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Tue Aug 25, 6:19:20pm
vegankittymomma: my cats would mess with the knives if they were out, lol
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Tue Aug 25, 6:20:38pm
CJinPodunk: I keep rice maker, food processor in a hall closet right off of kitchen. Hubby made a strudy shelf to hold them and my KitchenAid. Its a few steps but not like I can’t use a few steps
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Tue Aug 25, 6:21:25pm
vegankittymomma: my IP and crock pot are on top of fridge.
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Tue Aug 25, 6:21:28pm
CJinPodunk: HOW ABOUT YOUR IP
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Tue Aug 25, 6:21:48pm
sharonhess: I keep my IP out on the counter – I make steel cut oats every morning and beans a couple times of week too
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Tue Aug 25, 6:21:52pm
CJinPodunk: I use my IP more than my toaster oven..but Hubby uses the toaster oven
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Tue Aug 25, 6:22:37pm
CJinPodunk: ugh, I wouldn’t never use it if it was there!
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Tue Aug 25, 6:22:51pm
CJinPodunk: That means waiting for hubby or for me to go to garage to get my step stool
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Tue Aug 25, 6:23:13pm
momthedork: I use my vitamin and IP more than any other appliance. Sometimes I have 2 IP’s going at the same time.
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Tue Aug 25, 6:23:13pm
CJinPodunk: That is where the waffle iron is but I only make waffles when hubby is home so that works
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Tue Aug 25, 6:23:22pm
momthedork: vitamix
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Tue Aug 25, 6:23:37pm
sharonhess: I have the vitamix in upper pantry cabinet — its easy to get out. i use it a lot but not as much as the IP
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Tue Aug 25, 6:23:46pm
CJinPodunk: Her BlendTec is on the counter left of stove
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Tue Aug 25, 6:24:08pm
momthedork: I use mine almost every day most days more than once.
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Tue Aug 25, 6:24:20pm
momthedork: I don’t have a toaster oven.
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Tue Aug 25, 6:24:27pm
sharonhess: toaster oven is hard to get in and out of cabinet
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Tue Aug 25, 6:25:04pm
sharonhess: best pan ever
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Tue Aug 25, 6:26:01pm
jennifer: my kitchen is a quarter of this size. I can’t fit any appliances on my counter. Most times I have to put my cookbook or IP insert on the stove
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Tue Aug 25, 6:27:23pm
lmcleod: HOW IS YOUR OUDDY MAT ATTACHED TO THE STOVE?
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Tue Aug 25, 6:29:24pm
mavery1454: If I don’t rinse out my blender then I need it again I can’t use it because its wet or durty
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Tue Aug 25, 6:30:26pm
starchlady: I like the glass lid on your pan. The one on the site isn’t glass.
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Tue Aug 25, 6:31:22pm
veggie365: I love the tasting tip – I was washing after each taste – but your tip is so easy!
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Tue Aug 25, 6:31:38pm
momthedork: Such a good idea!
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Tue Aug 25, 6:31:39pm
mavery1454: I like that tip too
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Tue Aug 25, 6:31:48pm
sharonhess: My mom is a great cook and I always helped her in the kitchen while i was growing up — she was big on cleaning as you go!!! She thought me well
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Tue Aug 25, 6:32:26pm
mavery1454: good idea Jerry!
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Tue Aug 25, 6:34:54pm
momthedork: I like that idea.
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Tue Aug 25, 6:35:07pm
CJinPodunk: I have the computer right there to look up my recipes! Hubby created a program that I can put the PD recipes in to.
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Tue Aug 25, 6:35:09pm
victoriamanda: Hiiiii!! Better late than never!!
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Tue Aug 25, 6:36:44pm
momthedork: I put flours I don’t use often in the freezer.
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Tue Aug 25, 6:38:33pm
anon2382: I wish I had all those flour containers……
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Tue Aug 25, 6:39:50pm
TheresainMN: Hi all
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Tue Aug 25, 6:39:57pm
veggie365: DO YOU LINE ALL OF YOUR DRAWERS AND CABINETS?
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Tue Aug 25, 6:40:02pm
sharonhess: Hey Theresa
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Tue Aug 25, 6:40:06pm
CJinPodunk: where ya been Theresa???
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Tue Aug 25, 6:40:47pm
mavery1454: I found some large canister at walmart. It holds a 5lb bag of flour. The lids are connected. I have two so far and I really like them.
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Tue Aug 25, 6:40:55pm
TheresainMN: With family. My mother in law has been in the hospital for over a week. She is terminal (cancer) and we’ve had family from out of state here.
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Tue Aug 25, 6:41:19pm
CJinPodunk: ahhh, so sad.
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Tue Aug 25, 6:41:21pm
mavery1454: Sorry to here that
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Tue Aug 25, 6:41:28pm
momthedork: So sorry Theresa!
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Tue Aug 25, 6:41:32pm
TheresainMN: Thank you. Its been super tough.
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Tue Aug 25, 6:41:33pm
Susanmarie3: sorry to hear that Theresa
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Tue Aug 25, 6:41:57pm
sharonhess: I like that idea — I’m going to put stuff in a box this week-end!!
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Tue Aug 25, 6:42:31pm
veggie365: @MariaAvery – can you share a link to the jars you found?

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Tue Aug 25, 6:42:57pm
mavery1454: I will post a picture on PDL. I will see if I can find them online.
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Tue Aug 25, 6:43:05pm
veggie365: Thank you!
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Tue Aug 25, 6:48:31pm
veggie365: HOW MANY TOWELS DO YOU THINK YOU NEED TO HAVE?
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Tue Aug 25, 6:48:44pm
TheresainMN: Class keeps cutting out and I have to keep hitting play. :/
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Tue Aug 25, 6:48:56pm
TheresainMN: Must be IE?
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Tue Aug 25, 6:49:34pm
sharonhess: are a lot of people on ine at your house?
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Tue Aug 25, 6:49:35pm
mavery1454: I think that it’s when Jerry moves the camera. don’t restart. mine comes back.
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Tue Aug 25, 6:50:02pm
TheresainMN: I have a son watching Netflix so maybe that’s why.
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Tue Aug 25, 6:50:15pm
mavery1454: that’s probably why
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Tue Aug 25, 6:55:09pm
anon2382: OH MY GOODNESS, MY SAD EATING SON, JUST TASTED THE TOFU SAUSAGE FOR THE TACO’S TONIGHT AND SAID OH I LIKE THIS………CAN’T BELIEVE IT.
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Tue Aug 25, 6:55:27pm
mavery1454: that’s great!
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Tue Aug 25, 6:57:15pm
jackiestanhope: I can’t wait to make the tacos!
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Tue Aug 25, 6:58:08pm
starchlady: I was in Costco this afternoon looking for broth. The brand they now have has pear juice in it and sugar!!!
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Tue Aug 25, 6:59:28pm
CJinPodunk: froze
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Tue Aug 25, 6:59:31pm
CJinPodunk: k
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Tue Aug 25, 6:59:40pm
CJinPodunk: froze
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Tue Aug 25, 7:00:00pm
jackiestanhope: I store my onions and potatoes in the same dawer
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Tue Aug 25, 7:00:09pm
CJinPodunk: back but that was weird
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Tue Aug 25, 7:02:45pm
Susanmarie3: Great idea!
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Tue Aug 25, 7:04:48pm
mavery1454: I like that
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Tue Aug 25, 7:05:13pm
mavery1454: I keep mine on my baking sheet
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Tue Aug 25, 7:05:35pm
mavery1454: can you show the drying rack
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Tue Aug 25, 7:06:02pm
Susanmarie3: I dry the silicon mats on a clothes hanger with clips
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Tue Aug 25, 7:09:21pm
mavery1454: everything ends up on my work space
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Tue Aug 25, 7:10:43pm
TheresainMN: Julie needs to come tell my family to put their items away.
Maybe I’ll start putting things in a box and they can BUY them back.
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Tue Aug 25, 7:14:15pm
Susanmarie3: WHERE DO YOU KEEP FRUIT?
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Tue Aug 25, 7:15:37pm
Susanmarie3: Thanks!
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Tue Aug 25, 7:16:39pm
anon3596: JULIE, THANKS YOU RAN A RACE TONIGHT
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Tue Aug 25, 7:16:42pm
CJinPodunk: thank you!!
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Tue Aug 25, 7:18:55pm
Susanmarie3: Fantastic class! Very helpful
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Tue Aug 25, 7:19:18pm
mavery1454: Yes great class!
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Tue Aug 25, 7:19:18pm
momthedork: Thanks !!
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Tue Aug 25, 7:19:21pm
jackiestanhope: Thank you!
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Tue Aug 25, 7:19:43pm
starchlady: Thank you. Great class!
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Tue Aug 25, 7:19:50pm
veggie365: SUPER class, Julie! Thank you so much!!
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Tue Aug 25, 7:19:52pm
TheresainMN: Thank you Julie! I can’t wait to go back and watch the rest
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Tue Aug 25, 7:19:52pm
TriceH: Great Class !!!
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Tue Aug 25, 7:20:07pm
anon4368: Thank you!!! So many ideas to put to use!!
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Class Description:

This class will inspire you with excitement about getting your kitchen organized for meal prep efficiency. This room has more potential to reverse disease and gift you with optimal health than any other area of your home. A Protective Diet will put your kitchen to work for you, replacing the awkwardness of a poorly set up workspace with a feeling of flow and the simple pleasure of cooking.

Tagged with: Cross Contamination • Freezer Stash • Pantry Stocking System • PAR • Step 1 • Workstation
Class URL: https://protectivediet.com/courses/protective-diet-education/lessons/class-96-kitchen-set-up-for-efficiency/