Noche Buena on the Merlgen kitchen counter

In a small house or big house with a family of two or four, who says the kitchen counter can't be a good spot for Noche Buena? More people are opting to maximize spaces in their homes. Everybody is into multi-tasking so it won’t come as a surprise that when it comes to choices on home design, spaces should be wel l planned and ready for various activities. Just like the multi-tasking lifestyle, the kitchen should function the same. In the past, the kitchen was strictly m om and the cook ’s territory . Today, much has changed. M om and pop wear the chef’ s hat , lifestyle is busier and living spaces a re getting more compact. It has evolved from a prep-and-cook area to a p rep-cook-and-dine zone . It even serves beyond its main purpose as a place to cook and dine at any time of day ( including sneaking for a snack at midnight ) . It has become the spot to bond, unwind, work or study. It’ s the mos t used space in any home , and the most versatile. Wit