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Cooking with a View

 Outdoor dining isn’t just an art form for us; it’s a science. It’s a philosophy of life

Article by Lacey Weber & Angela Durrell

Photography by Showcase Properties: North Central Florida

Originally published in Gainesville City Lifestyle

Cooking with a View:

The trend of outdoor kitchens is becoming increasingly popular, and it’s not hard to see why. Outdoor kitchens are an energy-saving, clean alternative to any home, helping you save on electric and AC costs. Environmentally friendly and aesthetically enticing, they can help reduce your carbon footprint by using clean fuels to heat and cook healthy, low-fat dishes with tons of flavor. 

We live in Florida, the Sunshine State -- land of picnics, patios, and parties. Outdoor dining isn’t just an art form for us; it’s a science. It’s a philosophy of life. Anyone can have a grill and patio chairs in the backyard -- in fact, it’s almost surprising if you don’t. But consider: A fully-equipped, multi-functioning, complete open air kitchen with all the necessary tools and appliances to cook anything you want without having to go back inside for the ketchup. Sounds good, doesn’t it? Not only does everyone -- including the cook -- get to enjoy the party. Cooking and entertaining in a fully-equipped outdoor kitchen offers more space for you and your guests, creates an entire new ‘room’ to enjoy, and adds a lot of value to your home. 
 

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