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  • A Perfect Gift for a Pal on Crutches

    A few years ago, a good friend and neighbor took a bad fall and we learned a lot about helping someone with a foot, ankle, knee, or hip injury, or recovering from surgery. One of the best items we found for her was a three pocket waiter's apron. 

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    If you, a family member, or friend is on a walker, crutches, or about to be, click over and buy one of these as a get well, heal fast gift. Tie the apron around your waist and you can, for example, carry a travel mug of coffee and a sandwich back to your chair from the kitchen. Think about trying to do that on crutches. 

    Everyone we've presented with an apron has mentioned keeping a phone in one of the pockets. And, the most recent neighbor to receive one told us that she had been wearing jackets and vests to hold things while she used her crutches, and now it's too warm for that!

    Backpacks are great when you're out and about. But, if you're up to wearing the apron in public, you can tuck your wallet, phone, or shopping list in the front where it's easier for you to access. 

    Here's the apron we give to friends who are about to spend awhile on crutches– a 3-Pocket Waiter's Apron. It seems to happen so often, that we keep a supply of aprons on hand. Tie it on and you can, for example, carry a travel mug of coffee and a sandwich back to your chair from the kitchen. 

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    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
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  • Cover Up: Keep It Simple in the Kitchen

    My history with chef jackets began as a joke gift from Ed, many years ago. He gave me a black jacket with "Chef Penny" and "Cherubino Cafe" enbroidered on it. It was a joke that turned into a time and money saver. I quickly learned that wearing it prevented stains and spatters on my clothes.

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    My jacket hangs at the entry to the kitchen, ready to grab on the way in.

    This design of a long sleeve, double-breasted, heavy, cotton coat for food preparation has evolved over the years. Here's a bit of history of the chef's uniform.

    Today, you'll see jackets on many people, like me, who are home cooks but who enjoy going along with a bit of practical fun. With grilling season approaching, you might order one for your favorite grill master. 

    Aprons are great and a help at protecting your clothes but they cover less than a jacket. And, those long sleeves have saved me from oven rack burns more than once. 

    If you add a baseball cap when your're cooking a food with a lot of spatter, the brim will protect your eyes and glasses (if you wear them). 

    As you can see in the photo, my jacket has had dozens of washings and is still in everyday use. I even have an older version packed in our traveling kitchen bag. What? You don't have a travel kitchen? We'll have to tell you about that item before the summer rental season begins.

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    Chef Works Basic Chef Coat

    Chef Works Striped Bib Apron

     

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    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2012 Penny & Ed Cherubino  

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