I tell you what: those friendly folks who'd enjoy posting ideas for what you love about your kitchen set-up or you wish you had, post it here. If nothing else, it will entertain us all until the next stage of yurt building is ready to post. It may help me design the perfect yurt kitchen.

The kitchen will be part of the open half of the yurt. It will have an entry to a walled pantry on one side, and the wood stove for this winter's cooking and for heat on the other side of the kitchen space. We plan an island with a seating area and the kitchen sink will be there, facing into the open area.

We both enjoy cooking, and I especially like to bake. We're looking for excellent storage, with everything put away in logical cupboards, drawers, shelves, etc. There will be a root cellar in the basement and as I mentioned, a pantry. We have many options for online and local design tools, but are interested in your personal best ideas, should you be willing to share them.