At Home in the Kitchen with Preppy Kitchen

Welcome to our new sub-series At Home in the Kitchen! We love and value you, our viewers, so when you talk, we listen!! Many of you have requested seeing more kitchens in the homes we feature, so we have created an entire new series focusing on stylish kitchens of designers and tastemakers with design advice and some cooking/baking as well! We are excited to kick it off with John Kanell, Creator of Preppy Kitchen, the über popular food blog and KZbin cooking and baking sensation. A recent Connecticut transplant from Los Angeles, John, his husband Brian and twin sons are now enjoying New England life while they renovate their new home. After meeting Susanna at a book signing for At Home with Dogs and Their Designers, John enlisted her help in decorating their dining room (stay tuned to the end of the video!). And when the redo of his spectacular new kitchen was finished, we knew John was the perfect subject to debut our new series!! With tons of tips, from storage to stoves and spices to sprinkles, John explains how he created his perfect studio kitchen! And with a special show and tell with one of his gorgeous and delectable desserts (link to recipe on the blog), we are thrilled to welcome you At Home in the Kitchen. You’ll be inspired, informed and entertained!! For more visit quintessenceblog.com

[@mariem.c.9193]

I only dream of a kitchen like yours. So, so glad we were finally able to see all of it. Thanks Quintessence and John Kenall. 🍰🎂🍰

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Marie M.C. Our pleasure!!

[@jhwwebster7273]

When you go to Heaven's kitchen, this is what it looks like.

[@hopper6094]

🤩

[@SallyGreenaway]

His kitchen and his dining room and his cooking videos... Heaven. It's nice when two of my favourite channels somehow find each other and combined in a video! Well done!

[@quintessenceblg]

We love our cross over audience!! Thank you!!

[@2Sugarbears]

The Rolls Royce of stoves.

[@quintessenceblg]

👍🏻

[@ejohnson3131]

I was just going to comment, as if having the Rolls Royce of stoves wasn't enough, he had to get the pedestrian Toyota Corolla to commute on the daily!

[@rocket7697]

Rolls Royce of cakes

[@TheJeannette33]

I’m so glad I found this channel.. I was watching Preppy kitchen and I was just thinking wow he change his kitchen and how beautiful it is . Is a dream kitchen Is just beautiful I love John he is excellent baking Teacher..

[@quintessenceblg]

We love John too and so glad you have found us - hope you will subscribe so you never miss a thing!

[@PreppyKitchen]

Thank you! This is my favorite channel on YT!

[@wmd9750]

I can't even.....4 of my faves all at once Stacey, Susanna, John and cake ! i gotta go lie down... )

[@quintessenceblg]

William MacDonald 🤣🤣 OK you just made my day!! 🙏🏻❤️

[@susannasalk7153]

LOL thats a good thing!!

[@QueenBee-gx4rp]

William MacDonald ☺️. Too cute!

[@QueenBee-gx4rp]

John-now you’re a fellow nutmegger-you do know what that means, right? Yankee traders-nutmeg? Anyway, I love that you’re the ultimate perfectionist!

[@ejohnson3131]

William MacDonald - Girl, you're winded! Too much excitement, your lil' heart can't handle it! 😂

[@jao62223]

How lovely your kitchen is most of us can only dream of getting that kitchen once we go to heaven!

[@michelepaccione8806]

Beautiful kitchen. I love the copper pipe for hanging items. It’s handy and a work of art.

[@quintessenceblg]

Totally agree - glad you enjoyed!

[@Catsface99]

Love, love your spice drawer!!

[@carmengomez-munoz4723]

What a dreamy kitchen !

[@Nordiboi]

I absolutely love his show, but this kitchen is beyond unbelievable! I absolutely want it!

[@quintessenceblg]

We love John too - and his fabulous kitchen!

[@enrilemoine]

John is such a gentleman and he finally has the kitchen he deserves!

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Enriqueta Lemoine Totally agree!

[@arela1030]

Wow oh my god ,what a elegant kitchen ,everything is so perfect .i loved Kitchen and cooking . Thank you so much for sharing your lovely video,God bless and peace grace ,Alleluia 🌸🌸🌸🌸💕💕💕🦋🦋🦋🦋

[@RubyTwilite]

You can tell John is so proud of his new kitchen. I'd be giddy with joy if I had that kitchen!

[@laneyspangle4474]

I love watching him bake he’s just a master at it. and such a lovely person great personality. thank you John for bringing your videos for all to see and share xx

[@quintessenceblg]

He is indeed! So glad you enjoyed!!

[@bluebird9193]

Never heard of him but I’m subscribing to his channel based on that kitchen! Eye candy!!😍

[@susannasalk7153]

Crouton You won’t regret it!

[@TheTinywhitedove]

Well for the first time since I subbed here I am almost at a total loss for words.. I had no idea someone could do "kitchen" better than me.. I bow down to the master. That professional stove? The drawer of tea cups? The sprinkles and seasonings galore drawers? I felt like I was in a dream. I can not look at my kitchen the same way now. Stacey and Susanna? Thank you for sharing and I am forever in your debt for showing me how a real kitchen should look and feel.

[@quintessenceblg]

Amy Hoffmann Thank YOU Amy for your kind words and thoughtful comment! So glad you enjoyed our first kitchen episode!! Lots more inspiration to come!

[@susannasalk7153]

I’m sure yours is wonderful too!!!!

[@fabulouslifeinchrist1349]

Pretty place, pretty kitchen, pretty cake, pretty colors. I have a tiny channel on youtube. I love this kitchen. Having cabinets low is nice for vertically challenged people too

[@ciel222]

GREAT VIDEO And the kitchen is gorgeous

[@quintessenceblg]

ciel222 Thank you! Glad you enjoyed!!

[@agencyeditor8379]

I am CRAZY about John!!!! He is so wonderful. Lucky you, getting to eat that gorgeous cake slice and spend time with John. :)

[@quintessenceblg]

We're crazy about John too!

[@meowma201]

Oh my godddd....I've been waiting for John to do a kitchen tour in his preppy kitchen channel and I found it here in quintessence!!!!

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Hope you enjoyed it!

[@VanAlh]

Love this channel. NEVER change the intro music

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Van Al Thanks so much!! And we won’t!!

[@redmigamerz1371]

I love This beautiful amazing designs of kitchen

[@crazylifeofmine293]

One word- HEAVEN!!!!!!!😍😍😍 You're so lucky you get to visit John I'm a massive fan of him I wish I could too🥺🥺😍😍😍 His kitchen is like a dreamland😌😌🥰🥰

[@leonardogarrido]

these two made me happy, what a kitchen. I feel like going to the dollar store for spices jars, HA!

[@quintessenceblg]

You should!

[@isabelespinal7668]

Nice Video...Always waiting for "Quintessence Videos"....Thanks for sharing!!!

[@ruthanncitron8443]

Me 2😄

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Isabel Espinal Thank YOU! Glad you enjoyed!

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Ruthann Citron 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@chelseaclark-martin6357]

I’ve been watching him for 6 months! So amazing that you two are together! Love this video. Thanks Susanna & Stacey!

[@quintessenceblg]

Chelsea Clark-Martin Our pleasure Chelsea!! We love this cross over audience!!

[@TheRayjane]

That kitchen is everything....just simple but stunning ! At the same time very calming. I love the soft color of the cabinets.

[@liryc24]

Omg, cluttered countertops is one of my pet peeves as well! This kitchen is a dream!!!

[@vivienmcnaul109]

Lovely kitchen. Cute guy. Cake omg to good to cut. So pretty. 💚

[@LisaTutman-Oglesby]

What a lovely kitchen (and tour). I remember when the space was just a large, empty space with exposed wood studs and construction underway. Now... what a transformation. I love all the beautiful storage solutions too. It's just gorgeous and I'm sure it's a pleasure to work in. Be sure to sneak-in plenty of kitchen glimpses (sigh, swoon) when you shoot your food/videos. You have such stunning backdrops at every angle of the kitchen.

[@quintessenceblg]

Glad you enjoyed!! It's such a beautiful renovation!

[@montgomerycamjr]

The TALENT of your guests always BLOWS me AWAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@susannasalk7153]

Montgomery Cam Jr 👍👍👍🙏🥂🧁

[@quintessenceblg]

Have to agree with you on that!! 🙏🏻

[@maureenk1635]

Susanna is the best! You should run for president.

[@quintessenceblg]

She is!!

[@susannasalk7153]

Hah hah thank you but happy with Biden!

[@Usernameusername206]

So beautiful!!

[@deeford8318]

Preppy Kitchen + Quintessence , a dollop of LaCanche + finding out John is Greek = a Happy Sunday!

[@quintessenceblg]

Dee Ford LOL!! Love it! So glad you enjoyed!! 🙏🏻

[@susannasalk7153]

Dee Ford 🙏🙏🙏✅🥂

[@veganhopes4049]

From the first time I saw him!! I thought he’s gotta be part Mediterranean for sure!! ❤

[@TheMaiah13]

Ok..I wanna add to the best kitchen comment. Best guy anyone can have in their life ever!

[@quintessenceblg]

We love John and Preppy Kitchen!!

[@dianafeldman2826]

As if the landing strip island weren't enough, across the aisle is the Rolls Royce of stoves, a drawer for Sprinkles, then that fabulously decorated Naked Cake! I think I am delerious, this "home chef" is on a sugar high! So many kitchen sweets!

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LOL So glad you enjoyed!!

[@Squabetty]

I WANT that kitchen!!! It’s a lot of work to plan and design a really well functioning beautiful kitchen great job John!

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Katie McLane So true!! One of the reasons we started this sub-series!

[@PreppyKitchen]

thank you!

[@TheMaiah13]

Too bad my downstairs is probably the entire size of his kitchen! Oh heck, who needs a living room anyway? Just make it one big kitchen!

[@mimimercado762]

I'm so happy to see John here ☺

[@quintessenceblg]

We loved visiting John!!

[@eduardoramirezjr4403]

It’s a good day when I see my two favorite people on my favorite designer vlog.

[@quintessenceblg]

Yay! We love that you follow both of us!

[@MsMykitchen]

Great kitchen. What a beautiful cake. He is a genius!!

[@quintessenceblg]

We agree!

[@silvanagili9641]

Non ho parole!!sono sbalordita e ammirata!!estasiata!!!!direi...mai vista una cucina più bella,attrezzata..e anche artistica..pur dell'essenzialità!!

[@sohard2sea872]

John Kanell is one of the most delightful humans currently inhabiting earth, thanks for the video

[@andrewbrendan1579]

Wow! I've never seen a kitchen that is so detailed and so well-thought-out and just-right for the person using it.---I noticed John uses a KitchenAid mixer. Good choice. My grandmother's KitchenAid mixer was used for I don't even know how many decades over three generations of my family.---Susanna and Stacey, I think we might need a sequel to this video---and more cake!

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Andrew Brendan LOL thank you Andrew! Yes John’s kitchen is a dream! Many more in this new series coming - stay tuned!

[@lindapeterson5992]

Unfortunately, they are no longer built to last. I'm on my second. First c1984-d 2010.

[@americanpriness1]

Linda Peterson it a commercial grade version

[@PreppyKitchen]

love that idea!

[@wandashouse1]

Love how he cooked and baked I am a follower! Thanks for this chapter in your series of visits! Funtastic! That cake! My lord!

[@sandyg.3454]

Oh my goodness! I'm in love with this kitchen!♥️ I would be totally at home is this beautiful, spacious and organized kitchen!

[@christineribone9351]

Susanna's drooling at the cake, "LET'S eat it!!" 😂😂😂 So funny. "Who's getting that (huge) slice?!!" 😅😅🎈🎈🎅😀😀💝💝💝

[@quintessenceblg]

LOL! Susanna is not normally a sweets girl but she did imbibe on this occasion!

[@faithnelson2013]

how fun! i've been watching you both for ages. nice little get together. i'd love to see more of john and his husbands home, when they get things together.

[@quintessenceblg]

Thanks Faith! So glad you follow both of us!!

[@jojo-tl5ei]

Oh the storage, I love it! The cake layers looked so beautiful when it was cut.

[@radhikapatil1986]

This kitchen is what culinary dreams are made of ❤️🎂

[@SevenDaysofStyleNY]

Everything was just beautiful, including the cake at the end!

[@3lightsteps]

YES! ❤

[@ec7568]

OMG - I have no need for such a big kitchen and in fact wish mine was smaller but for a cook and someone who does this for a living this is amazing. And so well thought out. And drawers are the key to a good kitchen. Especially slow close drawers.

[@quintessenceblg]

Ellen C 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@regisnyder]

I love him! I’ve learned so much baker techniques from his channel.

[@quintessenceblg]

We love John too! Glad you enjoyed!

[@cassandraberger9146]

Oh my god Preppy Kitchen & Quintessence! My 2 favorites 👏

[@willow9526]

My dream kitchen!!!! Would be the biggest room in the kitchen. 😇😇😇

[@katibertenyi6558]

Thank you, it was fantastic again.

[@almaminervablanco1928]

Lovely colored cake, matching with your outfits, guys!

[@quintessenceblg]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@bevie4]

Wonderful video. John is so talented and his kitchen is incredible!! Yay, for this series :-)

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Bev K Agree!!! John is amazing as is the kitchen! SO glad you like the new series - stay tuned!!

[@kwr2879]

This man is a true artist...wow...

[@thevintagekitty]

Wow! That guy's kitchen is bigger than my house! Dining room is pretty too. Your sound is really good in this vid. Can you visit Dita Von Teese's house in Los Feliz? She has an amazing kitchen too.

[@susannasalk7153]

Vintage Kitty sure just hook us up!!! 😉👍🥂

[@kristendawson3367]

Cake...amazing, sprinkle drawer...I'm jealous, lacanche range...stunning, and I can't even go there with the spice drawer.

[@quintessenceblg]

You and me both!

[@teacatz3]

Gorgeous dream kitchen!! Love the copper pipe for hanging storage! But PLEASE let us see the pantry situation! I do love the Pantry Porn (LOL!) photos on Pinterest! :) Just teasing! Love to see how folks organize the basics for their kitchen!

[@quintessenceblg]

teacatz3 Yes, so many great organizing tips here!

[@dish4675]

The kitchen of my dreams. I like Preppy Kitchen channel too.

[@quintessenceblg]

Delighted to hear - and we're fans of John's channel too!

[@rodneyadams2262]

Wow, two of my favorites come together. Thank you.

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Rodney Adams Yay!! So glad you love John too!! 👍🏻🙏🏻

[@VelvetandToads]

Rodney Adams my sentiment exactly!

[@stevezytveld6585]

I am now in my happy space. Thank you. - Cathy (&, accidentally, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown

[@nllove7937]

Right? Could there be a more blissful match

[@crystaldance5731]

What a beautiful kitchen I love the spice drawers and sprinkle drawers lucky John ❤️😊

[@quintessenceblg]

Me too!!

[@elainesnow4736]

PLEASE! More in this sub-series. I need to see more kitchens!! Thanks, by the way. I found you when searching for this exact kitchen...

[@quintessenceblg]

So glad John’s fabulous kitchen led you to us! I @preppykitchen

[@zacharytorjussen5137]

AMAZING✨

[@prathameshswami8055]

Your kitchen is so so so beautiful John... It will be my future kitchen. Very soon. 🥰👍🏻

[@rebekkad.2092]

We all have kitchen envy. Most amazing kitchen ever.

[@quintessenceblg]

We do - glad you enjoyed!

[@lisamrb4620]

I just think that you are so adorable! I’m a leftie, too! Your dream kitchen is absolutely breathtaking! All my favorite colors and copper...My favorite. I so admire you and your creativity. Thank you so much for all that you do.

[@colettebyfield195]

I really like that china drawer! I was gifted a set and have kept it all carefully wrapped and stored in a box. Now I have an idea of where I can store it without worrying!

[@quintessenceblg]

Colette Byfield Great!!! So glad we could provide some practical inspiration!!

[@terryhuggins8414]

LOVED this video!! So nice to see John being interviewed at home....in his gorgeous kitchen!

[@quintessenceblg]

So glad you loved!!! We love John too - AND his gorgeous kitchen!

[@karenreiter533]

I am in heaven! Oh thank you so much. Let us all eat cake!!!! The images of John’s kitchen are now my go to happy place. Thank you again. 💕💕💕💕

[@quintessenceblg]

Delighted to hear it!!! Thank YOU!!

[@susannasalk7153]

Our pleasure!

[@kathybauman6708]

@@susannasalk7153 Susanna you are a wonderful bundle of energy. So enjoy watching you & your delightful personality. Warm regards from Laguna Beach 🌊👣👣🍊🏖️ California

[@susannasalk7153]

Kathy Bauman thank you so much! My hosts invigorate me!!!

[@kathybauman6708]

@@susannasalk7153 when John opened the drawer with the copper pots there are unusual thin round lids with handles, I've never seen such lids if that's what they are. They look like huge pizza cutters, ha! Beautiful cookware. Copper is special isn't it?! I wonder what brand they are. Thank you for being You!! 😊

[@periwinkleblue2]

*Delicious* - the Kitchen and Cake. Thank you Quintessence/Susanna

[@susannasalk7153]

My pleasure!!

[@ruthanncitron8443]

Dream Kitchen🤗. So appreciate these wonderful videos. I feel like I am always in the room with you having a wonderful time.❤️🎶🌹🌼

[@quintessenceblg]

Ruthann Citron Thanks so much!! Exactly our goal - to have you with us! 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@kathybauman6708]

Especially funny Susanna claiming you can land an airplane on that island! Absolutely fabulous kitchen & video. Many scrumptious thank yous!!!

[@elisabethlinz4256]

That is true.... The spectator feels as if being part of the situation...

[@cyan8181]

"Decorate fearlessly" Very clever, Susanna! Any chance you have more video of the house? That dining room looked divine.

[@quintessenceblg]

K B The dining room is the only other finished room at this point!

[@johns7199]

Something different from you guys and...................I loved it!!!!! So nice to see a beautiful kitchen that is actually used.

[@quintessenceblg]

Yes! We had so many requests to see kitchens, we started this new series. So glad you love!! Many more to come!

[@susannasalk7153]

We're so pleased you liked

[@johns7199]

@@susannasalk7153 It is an unusually drab rainy day here in Phoenix so your upload today was perfect!!!🥰🧁

[@denisemarle4141]

Thanks Susanna and John, I've been waiting for this! Beautiful kitchen, with a place for everything, it's huge with a range to match.. the dream!

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Denise Marle So glad you enjoyed!!

[@raquelmascara6382]

I just love the way he says, "butter cream" - That sounds delicious.

[@MoonLightOnWater1]

Omg....I love this kitchen❤️

[@entlove1]

Yay!! I have been waiting to see the kitchen! It so beautiful!!! And organized! 😍 So glad he's on the East Coast now. It's better out here John. 😂🤣🖤

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Brenda Jedi Master So glad you enjoyed!! And agree - east coast for the win!

[@mickit23t21]

Perfection I’m in love with the giant island 😍

[@SmidBeach]

Oh, I love this! Thanks for bringing two of my favorite KZbinrs together!

[@quintessenceblg]

Our pleasure!! So glad you love following both John and us! 🙏🏻

[@muse7746]

❤Now that's what I call a slice of cake! Yum.😍😊

[@shanaproctor100]

My very favorite KZbinr!

[@PinkwithaP]

John's my favorite 🌈🙏😊💋

[@quintessenceblg]

Diana Kelley so glad you love him too!!

[@AA-bx5zx]

I cannot blv you two met. It was only a matter of Kismet. Don't you love him! I was your subscriber first, then, I fell for his sweet melancholy.

[@quintessenceblg]

Yes!! We love John! So glad you do too!!

[@susannasalk7153]

How wonderful thank you for watching! Preppy Kitchen is so wonderful

[@slvrcross]

Two of my favorite people under one roof! What a great episode, even with just his kitchen and not the rest of the house _yet,_ you really did _that!_ Also, the audio sounded great!

[@quintessenceblg]

Wiggles So glad you love John too and you enjoyed !! 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@EMSpdx]

So many practical and wonderful ideas for storage! And what a beautiful cake!

[@quintessenceblg]

Edith Spencer Right?! Lots of thoughtful details!! And that cake - lucky us - we each got to take some home!

[@PreppyKitchen]

thank you!

[@michaelmercurio2312]

My two favorites together again. A perfect Saturday!

[@susannasalk7153]

Michael Mercurio 🥂🧁✅

[@quintessenceblg]

Thanks so much!!

[@TheFiown]

Quintessence delivered to my doorstep ! What about a slice of that cake too !! I actually put my face to the screen to smell it ! mmm thank you ( I think ! )

[@susannasalk7153]

Stephanie Murray 😂😂🥂✅🙏

[@quintessenceblg]

🤣🤣I am happy to tell you that it was as delicious as you imagined!!

[@TheFiown]

@@quintessenceblg THAT my dears is borderline cruelty !! I have just emptied my store cupboard onto the kitchen table and fished out my mum's recipe book, tommorow I am going to put on at least two kilos !! Thanks ,, kinda !! xoxo

[@jojoply]

I’d love an entire house tour of his! The kitchen is my fantasy lottery winning , rich long lost relative leaves me his fortune kitchen.

[@quintessenceblg]

Glad you enjoyed John's kitchen. The rest of the house is not yet finished!

[@ealston0826]

Love all the space around the island. Have them install shelves that come out and raise up. Those Le Creuset dutch ovens are super heavy. I did that on mine and my back is super happy. No more bending down or reaching far in you just pull out your shelf raise up and grab your pot.

[@quintessenceblg]

They do have that - we just didn't show it. Thanks for your input!

[@jacqueliner4450]

Kitchen came out perfect. And that cake was huge!

[@cathyellis248]

Fabulous! I can only dream of a kitchen like that! Thank you for sharing.....the cake is a dream too!

[@quintessenceblg]

Our pleasure! Glad you enjoyed!

[@margiemayhew5214]

Absolutely Beautiful. John’s kitchen is breath taking and awesome. Thanks for sharing. p.s. Preppy Kitchen is my favorite channel.

[@quintessenceblg]

We love it too!

[@lemonlover6559]

The kitchen of my dreams!

[@quintessenceblg]

It's so good!

[@royjones59344]

Fantastic. Thank you

[@Cenepk101]

Beautiful!!!!!!!

[@VONALEXANDRIA]

LEFTEES RULE! I'm Left-handed also! Yes!

[@quintessenceblg]

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