Amparo Castano's Profile

My pots and pans--ALL of them!

I used to be a minimalist and, for some unknown reason, during the past 4-5 years I have become a kitchen hoard. No, no, not like the kind featured in the Hoarders TV show. I'm more of an organized kitchen hoard--you know, like Martha Stewart. She has way too much of everything, but it's organized, expensive, and beautiful. I can't stop myself!

I think it all started when I discovered Thrift stores. That was definitely my downfall. I discovered amazing finds for a few pennies on the dollar--how could anyone resist?

I probably have at least 15 cutting boards, a mortar and pestle collection (about 20), 3 or 4 utensil holders full of utensils, probably 50 or more pieces of cookware, and the list goes on. However, in order to justify my hoarding I do try to use EVERYTHING I have. I take turns using every piece I own. If I don't use it, I lose it...I give it to my friends, family, or Goodwill.

I actually started a Squidoo lens to show just a few of my babies. http://www.squidoo.com/kitchen-supplies-equipment

I can click through the link and enter my information, but I get a server error.