Their cookery shows
litter TV channels, their recipe books dominate the bestseller
shelves and their branded products fill our cupboards. There’s no
denying it - we’re officially in the era of the celebrity chef. The
last few decades have seen a wave of professional cooks being
catapulted into the public eye, and this has resulted in a dramatic
shift in the way we think about home cooking. No longer are our
kitchens simply functional spaces used to carry out the everyday task
of cooking. Instead, they’re a place to experiment with exotic
ingredients, show-off our culinary talents and make a fashion
statement. Let’s take a look at some of the ways in which celebrity
chefs have made us kitchen obsessed.
Making a style
statement
The fact is, kitchens
are no longer just kitchens - they’re an embodiment of our style
preferences and lifestyles. Thanks to TV chefs like Jamie Oliver,
Gordon Ramsay and Nigella Lawson, an increasing number of homeowners
have started turning their attention towards their cooking spaces in
a bid to replicate the homes of these famous foodies. With Jamie’s
rustic wooden worktops,
Nigella’s sleek pink cabinets and Gordon's extravagant appliances,
there’s more of a focus on aesthetic appeal than ever before. Long
gone are the days when the kitchen was a forgotten about room
reserved merely for food preparation. Now, it’s the heart of the
home, a space that is being used to show off our taste in decor and
display our favourite pieces of furniture.
