Kitchen, Elevated: Boards, Serveware, Glassware & a 10-Minute Reset | VivaHome BTQ

Prologue
A beautiful kitchen is not louder—it is clearer. Fewer, better tools; surfaces that invite use; a cadence that resets itself. Start at the counter and your hospitality multiplies.

1) The Prep Trinity

• Board: one large wood board (daily), one small (fruit), one synthetic (raw proteins).

• Knife: 8" chef + paring; hone weekly, sharpen quarterly.

• Towel: two stacks—one for hands, one for counters (color code).

2) Serveware Grammar

• The Low Bowl: salads, pastas, family-style sides.

• The Platter: proteins and roasted vegetables; rim catches juices.

• Small Bowls: sauces, olives, nuts—group in threes on a tray.

3) Glassware that Works Hard

• All-purpose wine glass (stem or stemless) + highball + rocks.

• Keep a carafe on the table; hospitality begins with water.

4) Counter Styling that Serves

• Tray + oil + salt cellar + pepper mill = instant vignette with purpose.

• Hide the rest; visible clutter teaches hesitation.

5) The 10-Minute Kitchen Reset (after dinner)

☑ Soak stubborns, load the dishwasher
☑ Wipe counters, board, and stovetop
☑ Reset the tray vignette; lay out clean towel
☑ Stage tomorrow’s coffee/tea

FAQ

Q: Wooden boards and meat—safe?
A: Yes with separation and cleaning discipline: hot water, soap, dry upright; monthly mineral-oil refresh.*
Q: Small kitchen—display or store serveware?
A: Display one hero piece; nest and store the rest to keep counters clear.*

Epilogue / CTA
Equip with intent. Explore boards, serveware, glassware, and trays from VivaHome BTQ—and let your kitchen move from busy to fluent.