What do I really need in my kitchen? Good question! Stores, food blogs, and food TV shows are rife with all sorts of tools and gadgets. While tools and gadgets can be fun and handy to use, you can prepare tasty and nourishing meals without them. Here is a list of what you really need, with photos to come:
skillet with lid
soup pot with lid
metal spatula
whisk
wooden spoon
tongs
13x9 baking pan
mixing bowl
chef knife
paring knife
peeler
cutting board
liquid measuring cup
colander
meat thermometer
You may already have many of these things, but if you don't, the first step is to ask friends and family members--kitchen items tend accumulate over the years and they may have extras. Next, go thrift store and garage sale shopping. Goodwill often has loads of kitchen items for pennies or dollars. Finally, check out the stores. Don't go to high-end department stores or kitchen specialty stores. Rather, check out Target or Farm & Fleet.
Love the idea of this! Good luck!
ReplyDeleteAnd Freecycle might be another place to ask about kitchenware. I see stuff come up a lot when people get new things.