This entire article is reprinted from Houzz contributor, Laura Gaskill. In her own words, Laura says her favorite topics to author are "pieces to write (that) tend to center around the emotional aspects of home and savoring life's simple pleasures. Learn more, and follow my adventures in creating a warm and cozy home at (her blog) http://www.lolalina.com.
Thank you, Laura Gaskill. This post story featured in Houzz, should just be registered on every new bride's wish list. Start the kitchen off right, and you are halfway to a great home.
Needed
- Salt and pepper mills
- Can and bottle opener
- Corkscrew
- Wooden spoons
- Tongs
- Ladle
- Pancake turners
- Rubber spatula or scraper
- Whisk
- Vegetable peeler
- Kitchen shears
- Box grater
- Microplane grater
- Colander
- Citrus juicer
- Potato masher
Nice extras
Food mill Salad spinner Mandolin Mortar and pestal Fish Spatula
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Small Appliances
- Handheld or standing mixer
- Toaster or toaster oven
- Blender
- Food processor
- Kettle (stovetop or electric)
- Juicer
- Immersion (stick) blender
- Coffee grinder
- Coffeemaker
- Rice cooker
- Slow cooker
- Ice cream maker
- Nesting stainless steel or glass mixing bowls
- Cookie sheets
- Muffin pan
- Rolling pin
- Flour sifter
- Cake pan
- Pie pan
- Loaf pan
- Medium and large rectangular baking dishes (safe for freezer, oven, microwave and dishwasher)
- Cookie cutters
- Biscuit cutters
- Offset spatula
- Ramekins
- Pastry cutter
- Pastry scraper
- Cake stand
- Marble pastry board
- Springform Cake pan
- Pastry bag and tips
- You are enjoying this informative Kitchen information for setting up a Gourmet Kitchen which is a reprint of Houzz contributor, Laura Gaskill, see her blog at:Cookware
- Stockpot
- Small and medium saucepans with lids
- Dutch oven
- Cast iron skillet
- Medium and/or large skillet
- Nonstick omelet pan
- Steamer or steam basket
- Teapot
- Roasting pan with rack
- Butter warmer
- Pan for deep frying
- Mesh splatter guard
- Lobster pot
Linens
- Oven mitts
- Apron
- Dish drying towels (tea towels)
- Microfiber cleaning cloths
- Rags
- Placemats or tablecloths and napkins for kitchen table
Knives
- 8- or 10-inch chef’s knife
- Paring knife
- Serrated knife
- Sharpening steel and knife-honing stone, or electric knife sharpener (for maintenance only; all knives need occasional professional sharpening)
- Cutting boards
- Knife holder
- Carving knife
- Boning knife
- Shellfish opening knife and protective glove
How to buy and store knivesWeights and Measures
- Nesting dry measuring cups
- Liquid measuring cup
- Measuring spoons
- Instant-read cooking thermometer
- Kitchen timer
- Meat thermometer
- Candy thermometer
- Digital scale
Storage and Organization
- Lidded refrigerator and freezer-safe food storage containers
- Airtight food storage jars for pantry and countertop
- Canister to keep frequently used kitchen tools close at hand
- Drawer organizers
- Silverware caddy
- Cabinet risers
- Baskets for pantry organization
- Small laundry hamper
Reference
- General cookbook
- Favorite cookbooks
- Recipe box, binder or tablet
- Cooking conversion chart
- Tablet holder
- Cooking apps
- Wine guide
This article is an entire reprint
from author Laura Gaskill's Houzz story. Please also see her other stories, you will be a gourmet cook in no time at all.
http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/30952844/list/create-your-own-checklist-for-a-well-stocked-kitchen
Some additional items I would add to Laura's list, things that I could not be without