Eating on the Water

Posted by BULX.com

All work and no water makes Matt a dull boy.  That's why I'm excited to visit Lake Cumberland (located in southern Kentucky) with some friends this weekend.  I have actually never done the whole house-boat thing, so I'm super excited - but from what I've heard, our boat will look something like this:

or this:

Images: OceanShaker.com

Hmmm, maybe not.  But a guy can dream, right?

The images above are interior photographs of actual kitchens - inside of a yacht.  Most people could only dream of having a state-of-the-art kitchen like this in their home, but these cooking spaces are decked out (pun intended) and ready to accomodate even the most demanding chefs on the open waters of the Pacific Ocean.

A few of my favorite features:

• The gigantic range hood over the center island.
• The primarily stainless steel construction of the walls, cabinets, and appliances.  My guess is that stainless holds up to the harsh chemicals of the ocean air the best.
• The industrial-style, spring-loaded faucet over the sink.
• The 3-window bay that lets lots of natural light beneath the deck.
• The orange cabinets (there's just something about orange and silver together that makes a space feel modern and masculine).

So while our adventures may look more like this:

Image: Dok1

I'm excited to get outside, cook some food over an open flame, and spend some quality time with friends and loved ones.

What's your favorite way to get out of the kitchen and back into nature?

Until next time,