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post #1 of 31
6/11/08 at 2:21am
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I'll be moving into my own apartment in Columbus this fall. Aside from other things, I will need the basic items that comprise a "kitchen." Utensils, essential spices, etc. Can anyone recommend a list? Or make up a quick list? Thanks in advance.
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post #2 of 31
6/11/08 at 3:17am
One Chef's knife. Buy a good one. I like Shun. Cutting Board 10" pan (I like Stainless Steel. I use All-Clad) 7" pan George Foreman Grill Microwave and Toaster Oven Salt Pepper
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post #3 of 31
6/11/08 at 11:55am
A goat shearling
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post #4 of 31
6/11/08 at 11:59am
Utensils; IKEA has a rather good (and cheap) "starter kit". It's a good basis, - it seems like every other student in Europe buys them.
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post #5 of 31
6/11/08 at 12:48pm
...if you can find a restaurant supply store, you're in luck. What I use:

equipment:
8" chef's knife
paring knife (Both knives Forshner/Victorinox, sturdy, great edge, inexpensive)
8" stainless fry-pan (Vollrath)
add a 10" fry pan if your stove has big enough burners
8" cast-iron skillet (Lodge)
tongs
spatula
Microwave
wire whisk
cutting sheets

spices:
salt
pepper
basil

cookbooks:
America's Test Kitchen Cookbook, or any of the Best Recipe Series.
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post #6 of 31
6/11/08 at 12:51pm
French press
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post #7 of 31
6/11/08 at 3:02pm
Best single statement so far: shop at a restaraunt supply store. Better stuff, cheaper prices.

Agree on most stuff:

Chef's knife (I'm a global guy)
Microwave (get one with lazy susan)
Toaster Oven (get a double high one, fits a chicken easily. Great for re-heating pizza).
Cutting sheets/boards
tongs, spatulas, etc.
Large and small stainless steel sautee pans
Large and small covered stainless pots.
Bread machine (some will scoff. Not expensive, works great, great product, cheap to make bread, makes place smell excellent)

spices:
sea salt
kosher salt
regular Epsom salt
ground black pepper
also a pepper mill
cummin
zhattar
parsley
oregano
thyme
chili powder
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post #8 of 31
6/11/08 at 3:03pm
Let's be honest guys, this is Conne. The only thing he really needs to stock his kitchen is a cocktail shaker.
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post #9 of 31
6/11/08 at 3:05pm
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Originally Posted by kwilkinson View Post
Let's be honest guys, this is Conne. The only thing he really needs to stock his kitchen is a cocktail shaker.

You assume too much. He drinks straight from the bottle.
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post #10 of 31
6/11/08 at 3:14pm
a toaster oven
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post #11 of 31
6/11/08 at 4:24pm
Plenty of delivery menus.
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post #12 of 31
6/11/08 at 4:47pm
Turkey baster.
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post #13 of 31
6/11/08 at 5:11pm
Le Creuset.
Leopard skin pill-box hat
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post #14 of 31
6/11/08 at 5:22pm
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Originally Posted by LabelKing View Post
Le Creuset.
Leopard skin pill-box hat

That Reminds me!!! Since we're talking about enameled cast-iron pill-box hats...

Ask your granny - or any old relative or semi-relative or friendly passer - by if they have any of that old, heavy cookware they no longer use. Generally speaking, that stuff rocks. I scored a Belgian cast iron dutch oven that works brilliantly for chicken or pot roast or soups or stews. Bonus points if its free.

A cast-iron griddle or skillet will cook a fantastic steak or pancakes, provided you season it properly.

Ask away!

And if you opt for the pill-box hat, get the matching feather boa.
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post #15 of 31
6/11/08 at 6:08pm
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This apron seems essential.
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