What are some other items a person might really need when starting out other than basic kitchen equipment and seasonings? How about things like this?
plastic wrap aluminium foil freezer bags in various sizes fridge to freezer to microwave storage containers I use a lot of waxed paper for "breading" things rather than dirty up a plate for the dry ingredients paper towels
Of course there are basic cleaning supplies, dish detergent (either for hand washing up or dishwasher), regular dish towels.
I remember when I was first starting out, foil and plastic wrap were some of the more expensive items I felt I really needed to wrap up leftovers. And while I'm not a huge advocate of buying brand-name only items, the store brands of (for example) foil are more flimsy so I'd have double it up to wrap something securely... so that two-for-50 cents bargain wasn't really a bargain.
What are some other items a person might really need when starting out other than basic kitchen equipment and seasonings? How about things like this?
plastic wrap aluminium foil freezer bags in various sizes fridge to freezer to microwave storage containers I use a lot of waxed paper for "breading" things rather than dirty up a plate for the dry ingredients paper towels
I forgot to mention trash bags. Back in the day most places still offered paper bags and I used those to line the kitchen trash can. Around here they don't even ask anymore "paper or plastic?", and those handled grocery bags don't line a kitchen-sized trash can. So I'd add trash can liners to the list (sometimes the cheaper non-name brand ones are made from recycled plastic; look for them).
What are some other items a person might really need when starting out other than basic kitchen equipment and seasonings? How about things like this?
plastic wrap aluminium foil freezer bags in various sizes fridge to freezer to microwave storage containers I use a lot of waxed paper for "breading" things rather than dirty up a plate for the dry ingredients paper towels
Of course there are basic cleaning supplies, dish detergent (either for hand washing up or dishwasher), regular dish towels.
I remember when I was first starting out, foil and plastic wrap were some of the more expensive items I felt I really needed to wrap up leftovers. And while I'm not a huge advocate of buying brand-name only items, the store brands of (for example) foil are more flimsy so I'd have double it up to wrap something securely... so that two-for-50 cents bargain wasn't really a bargain.
Jill
Here's my list.
large plastic bowl with lid (great for coating things and re-useable) freezer bags mason jars with lids (or if not canning use recyclable glass food jars) ziploc type plastic containers parchment paper wax paper tin foil plastic wrap a lot of washable dish cloths (cheaper than paper towels even though I use both) tea towels sharpie fine tip marker straws (use a new one each time for sucking air out of freezer bags) a couple or more plastic squeeze bottles (homemade sauces) wide art brush or silicone brush funnel
What are some other items a person might really need when starting out other than basic kitchen equipment and seasonings? How about things like this?
plastic wrap aluminium foil freezer bags in various sizes fridge to freezer to microwave storage containers I use a lot of waxed paper for "breading" things rather than dirty up a plate for the dry ingredients paper towels
I forgot to mention trash bags. Back in the day most places still offered paper bags and I used those to line the kitchen trash can. Around here they don't even ask anymore "paper or plastic?", and those handled grocery bags don't line a kitchen-sized trash can. So I'd add trash can liners to the list (sometimes the cheaper non-name brand ones are made from recycled plastic; look for them).
Jill
I refuse to buy bags to be tossed into the garbage. I use recycled grocery bags that I bum off of others or shopping bags we get at Christmas. For groceries, we use plastic reusable bins and washable canvass bags. I will concede though that perhaps a new cook would find kitchen trash bags useful especially if not composing.
I remember when I was first starting out, foil and plastic wrap were some of the more expensive items I felt I really needed to wrap up leftovers. And while I'm not a huge advocate of buying brand-name only items, the store brands of (for example) foil are more flimsy so I'd have double it up to wrap something securely... so that two-for-50 cents bargain wasn't really a bargain.
I use the no-name -heavy duty- foil. Better than name-brand normal foil, and good enough for most uses. The really heavy duty stuff at food-service suppliers is nice, but over-kill for most people.
I forgot to mention trash bags. Back in the day most places still offered paper bags and I used those to line the kitchen trash can. Around here they don't even ask anymore "paper or plastic?", and those handled grocery bags don't line a kitchen-sized trash can.
I'm surprised. Here they still offer paper bags at the major supermarkets, although Schnucks has gone from asking, "paper or plastic?" to "is plastic ok?" They still have the bags though.
I usually request double paper, because those can be packed full and reduce the trips from garage to kitchen, plus they make better trash can liners.
Brian
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What are some other items a person might really need when starting out other than basic kitchen equipment and seasonings? How about things like this?
plastic wrap aluminium foil freezer bags in various sizes fridge to freezer to microwave storage containers I use a lot of waxed paper for "breading" things rather than dirty up a plate for the dry ingredients paper towels
Of course there are basic cleaning supplies, dish detergent (either for hand washing up or dishwasher), regular dish towels.
I remember when I was first starting out, foil and plastic wrap were some of the more expensive items I felt I really needed to wrap up leftovers. And while I'm not a huge advocate of buying brand-name only items, the store brands of (for example) foil are more flimsy so I'd have double it up to wrap something securely... so that two-for-50 cents bargain wasn't really a bargain.
I think you should think about that word "need" a little more. What you "need" in a kitchen is a stove, a place to store food, a place to prep food, and a source of water. You don't even "need" a refrigerator.
The things you've listed are nice to have, but not necessary. I don't even know what freezer bags are! They are definitely not something I'd tell someone else to get.
I remember when I was first starting out, foil and plastic wrap were some of the more expensive items I felt I really needed to wrap up leftovers. And while I'm not a huge advocate of buying brand-name only items, the store brands of (for example) foil are more flimsy so I'd have double it up to wrap something securely... so that two-for-50 cents bargain wasn't really a bargain.
I use the no-name -heavy duty- foil. Better than name-brand normal foil, and good enough for most uses. The really heavy duty stuff at food-service suppliers is nice, but over-kill for most people.
Dean G.
I can't remember specifically but I don't remember seeing no-name heavy-duty foil back around 1982. Now I buy the store brand heavy-duty foil.
I forgot to mention trash bags. Back in the day most places still offered paper bags and I used those to line the kitchen trash can. Around here they don't even ask anymore "paper or plastic?", and those handled grocery bags don't line a kitchen-sized trash can. So I'd add trash can liners to the list (sometimes the cheaper non-name brand ones are made from recycled plastic; look for them).
Jill
I refuse to buy bags to be tossed into the garbage. I use recycled grocery bags that I bum off of others or shopping bags we get at Christmas. For groceries, we use plastic reusable bins and washable canvass bags.
There's always something, isn't there? 🙂 I never know how much room I might need to tote what's on my grocery list. Let's say I put a chuck roast on my list. If it turns out they just put it on sale I might buy or three of them rather than one. Well, that takes up most of one of the canvas totes bag right there and makes it heavy, to boot. You get the picture 🙂 I don't have anyone to help me haul in my groceries once I get home.
I will concede though that perhaps a new cook would
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find kitchen trash bags useful especially if not composing.
Thing is, not everyone has a need to compost. If I had a place to plant a garden I would compost even if I had to buy one of those bins rather than have a compost heap. It's simply never been the case when I've lived in apartments. One time when I rented a house I tentatively broached the idea of a vegetable garden; he didn't want me digging up his yard. (I said tentatively because I didn't have the tools to dig up a garden, anyway.)
I forgot to mention trash bags. Back in the day most places still offered paper bags and I used those to line the kitchen trash can. Around here they don't even ask anymore "paper or plastic?", and those handled grocery bags don't line a kitchen-sized trash can. So I'd add trash can liners to the list (sometimes the cheaper non-name brand ones are made from recycled plastic; look for them).
Jill
I refuse to buy bags to be tossed into the garbage. I use recycled grocery bags that I bum off of others or shopping bags we get at Christmas. For groceries, we use plastic reusable bins and washable canvass bags.
There's always something, isn't there? 🙂 I never know how much room I might need to tote what's on my grocery list. Let's say I put a chuck roast on my list. If it turns out they just put it on sale I might buy or three of them rather than one. Well, that takes up most of one of the canvas totes bag right there and makes it heavy, to boot. You get the picture 🙂 I don't have anyone to help me haul in my groceries once I get home.
True. We have 5 bins and a good 10 canvas bags so that covers most purchases. The one grocery store sells the bins. They fit nicely in the front of the cart using the cart sides to support the bin rim. I stuff all the bags into one then use whatever is needed. DH does any picking up of stuff at the grocery store as I can't life anything right now. We use the canvass bags at the veggie stands and orchards as well. We've done it this way for so long that it's just the way we do it 🙂
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I will concede though that perhaps a new cook would
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find kitchen trash bags useful especially if not composing.
Thing is, not everyone has a need to compost. If I had a place to plant a garden I would compost even if I had to buy one of those bins rather than have a compost heap. It's simply never been the case when I've lived in apartments. One time when I rented a house I tentatively broached the idea of a vegetable garden; he didn't want me digging up his yard. (I said tentatively because I didn't have the tools to dig up a garden, anyway.)
We have a compost heap but I understand what you are saying.
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Forgive me for my outburst, folks, but Susan's reply to my post hit a huge "I'm an idiot therefore I must reply" nerve.
I don't think anyone would blame you. I thought she made a pretty sill reply too. She mustn't have read the whole thread. I think you've had great ideas.
What are some other items a person might really need when starting out other than basic kitchen equipment and seasonings? How about things like this?
plastic wrap aluminium foil freezer bags in various sizes fridge to freezer to microwave storage containers I use a lot of waxed paper for "breading" things rather than dirty up a plate for the dry ingredients paper towels
Of course there are basic cleaning supplies, dish detergent (either for hand washing up or dishwasher), regular dish towels.
I remember when I was first starting out, foil and plastic wrap were some of the more expensive items I felt I really needed to wrap up leftovers. And while I'm not a huge advocate of buying brand-name only items, the store brands of (for example) foil are more flimsy so I'd have double it up to wrap something securely... so that two-for-50 cents bargain wasn't really a bargain.
Jill
Here's my list.
large plastic bowl with lid (great for coating things and re-useable) freezer bags
But wait! Don't you know sueb doesn't know what a freezer bag is? egads, how dare we suggest such a thing!
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mason jars with lids (or if not canning use recyclable glass food jars) ziploc type plastic containers parchment paper wax paper
I use waxed paper a lot. I oftentimes think it's gone by the wayside.
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tin foil plastic wrap a lot of washable dish cloths (cheaper than paper towels even though I use both)
Oh yeah, my mom made sure I went marching off with Handi-Wipes (I think that's what they were called) - they are not paper towels but not dishcloths, either. Re-usable cloths to be used for washing up.
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straws (use a new one each time for sucking air out of freezer bags)
LOL I use those for drinking milk. Not an essential item, but my liking to have them around must hark back to my school days when we drank milk out of tiny cartons with a straw. Of course it doesn't hurt to have a straw around when you're drinking egg nog around the holidays. Now for *that* you need some freshly grated nutmeg 😉
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I'm surprised. Here they still offer paper bags at the major supermarkets, although Schnucks has gone from asking, "paper or plastic?" to "is plastic ok?" They still have the bags though.
I usually request double paper, because those can be packed full and reduce the trips from garage to kitchen, plus they make better trash can liners.
What are some other items a person might really need when starting out other than basic kitchen equipment and seasonings? How about things like this?
plastic wrap aluminium foil freezer bags in various sizes fridge to freezer to microwave storage containers I use a lot of waxed paper for "breading" things rather than dirty up a plate for the dry ingredients paper towels
I forgot to mention trash bags. Back in the day most places still offered paper bags and I used those to line the kitchen trash can. Around here they don't even ask anymore "paper or plastic?", and those handled grocery bags don't line a kitchen-sized trash can. So I'd add trash can liners to the list (sometimes the cheaper non-name brand ones are made from recycled plastic; look for them).
Jill
I refuse to buy bags to be tossed into the garbage. I use recycled grocery bags that I bum off of others or shopping bags we get at Christmas. For groceries, we use plastic reusable bins and washable canvass bags. I will concede though that perhaps a new cook would find kitchen trash bags useful especially if not composing.
One of our stores will supply plastic handle bags and the other one sells them at 5 cents. They sometimes have boxes to use also. I save the bags that have no holes (from the store that supplies them free) for our small kitchen can, and reuse the ones with small holes, doubled, to bag groceries at the no frills store. I rarely have to use boughten bags for trash. ....Sharon
What are some other items a person might really need when starting out other than basic kitchen equipment and seasonings? How about things like this?
plastic wrap aluminium foil freezer bags in various sizes fridge to freezer to microwave storage containers I use a lot of waxed paper for "breading" things rather than dirty up a plate for the dry ingredients paper towels
Of course there are basic cleaning supplies, dish detergent (either for hand washing up or dishwasher), regular dish towels.
I remember when I was first starting out, foil and plastic wrap were some of the more expensive items I felt I really needed to wrap up leftovers. And while I'm not a huge advocate of buying brand-name only items, the store brands of (for example) foil are more flimsy so I'd have double it up to wrap something securely... so that two-for-50 cents bargain wasn't really a bargain.
I think you should think about that word "need" a little more. What you "need" in a kitchen is a stove, a place to store food, a place to prep food, and a source of water. You don't even "need" a refrigerator.
Very true, But I have to say, living without a fridge is hard. I had to do it one summer, for 2 weeks. The weather was around 25 Celsius. dairy and meats were a real problem. I found if very difficult to find enough things that would keep for a few days. This really calls for another thread, one on foods you can eat without a fridge, including cookable foods and while still eating healthily. I found life without a fridge difficult, but I am sure this group can come up with plenty of options nonetheless 🙂
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The things you've listed are nice to have, but not necessary. I don't even know what freezer bags are! They are definitely not something I'd tell someone else to get.
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I'm surprised. Here they still offer paper bags at the major supermarkets, although Schnucks has gone from asking, "paper or plastic?" to "is plastic ok?" They still have the bags though.
I usually request double paper, because those can be packed full and reduce the trips from garage to kitchen, plus they make better trash can liners.
And they make for entertaining cat toys, too. :~)
kili
<lol> I do that with paper bags once in awhile... I fold the edges back for two layers so it stays open better for them to play in, but it's usually flat by the end of the day anyway!
Laser pointers are my favorite cat toy. -- Peace, Om.
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jmcquown wrote:
I'm surprised. Here they still offer paper bags at the major supermarkets, although Schnucks has gone from asking, "paper or plastic?" to "is plastic ok?" They still have the bags though.
I usually request double paper, because those can be packed full and reduce the trips from garage to kitchen, plus they make better trash can liners.
And they make for entertaining cat toys, too. :~)
kili
Ya' want another cat 😉 Just kidding but Ramsey has become a total handfull. He is into *everything* and likes to hang off the ceiling in the kitchen and scare the [censored] out me or Steven. His favorite hide out is on top of the drapes in the den. Wonder what he'll do when I finally go to wood blinds in that room.
I posted the little game he and Missy had going with the bacon. Brats... all 3 of them and I can't imagine life without them 😉
Michael
-- "The most remarkable thing about my mother is that for thirty years she served the family nothing but leftovers. The original meal has never been found."
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<lol> I do that with paper bags once in awhile... I fold the edges back for two layers so it stays open better for them to play in, but it's usually flat by the end of the day anyway!
Laser pointers are my favorite cat toy.
LOL... around here it's boxes. The cats especially love the peanuts but I have to be careful. Ramsey still has to taste everything and we are being very careful with him right now. We don't want him getting sick again.
Michael
-- "The most remarkable thing about my mother is that for thirty years she served the family nothing but leftovers. The original meal has never been found."
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<lol> I do that with paper bags once in awhile... I fold the edges back for two layers so it stays open better for them to play in, but it's usually flat by the end of the day anyway!
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<lol> I do that with paper bags once in awhile... I fold the edges back for two layers so it stays open better for them to play in, but it's usually flat by the end of the day anyway!
Laser pointers are my favorite cat toy.
LOL... around here it's boxes.
What cat can resist a box or a bag?
Jill
None that I know of... ;-)
Add baskets to that, and bowls. -- Peace, Om.
"My mother never saw the irony in calling me a son-of-a-[censored]." -Jack Nicholson
