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Congratulations on moving into your apartment! On top of furnishing your apartment is the task of buying the basic food stuff for your first kitchen. This is a list of basics that are recommended for every kitchen. Print out this handy checklist of items to buy and bring it with you to the supermarket.

Dairy

milk

butter

Produce

colander

cookie sheet or baking sheet

cutting board

knife set

ladle

measuring cups

measuring spoons

microwave

mixing bowls

oven mitts / pot holders

pots and pans

spatula

teakettle

toaster or toaster oven

vegetable peeler

wooden spoon

Dishes

bowls

flatware (forks, knives, spoons)

glasses

mugs

plates

wine glasses

Kitchen Furniture

chairs

kitchen table

trash can

Miscellaneous

dish towels

dish drying rack

plastic food storage containers

paper towel holder

refrigerator magnets

salt and pepper shakers

sponges

table cloth

placemats

 

 

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