I’ve always wanted to write more to help me remember this time of my life but I’ve become too much of a consumer of information to start writing, which should change.
Since I’ve moved here, I’ve become so much more domesticated. Back in Manila, I was already cleaning the apartment that I lived in during the weekdays, doing my own laundry once in a while, but I would still go home during the weekends. I didn’t really buy my own groceries or kitchen appliances.
I’m happy that I can cook for myself and teach my roommate a thing or two about feeding himself.
This is my list of Kitchen Essentials for the twenty something grad student who likes cooking:
- small saucepan
- nonstick saute pan
- big saucepan with steamer insert
- baking sheet
- can opener
- bottle opener
- rubber spatula
- paring knife
- chef’s knife
- mixing bowls
- strainer
- toaster oven- better than using the microwave for reheating food!
- blender- for making smoothies and hummus, grinding coffee beans
- measuring cups and spoons
- tongs
- microphone and normal grater
- slotted spatula-turner
- slotted spoon
- normal cooking spoon
Pantry Essentials:
- sea salt
- whole peppercorns
- cayenne pepper
- curry powder
- cinnamon
- garlic powder
- cumin
- olive oil
- apple cider vinegar
- rice wine vinegar
- balsamic vinegar
- maple syrup
- soy sauce
- worcestershire sauce
- turmeric
- paprika
- sundried tomato
- canned tuna
- garbanzos
- tea
- hot chocolate
- coffee
- honey
- nutella
- peanut butter
- cookie butter
- almond butter
- nori
- popcorn
- almonds
- cashews
- dried mango
- think thin crunch bars
- chocolate
Refrigerator/ Freezer staples:
- Almond Milk
- Yogurt
- Kimchi
- Eggs
- Cheese
- Lemons
- Spinach
- Cremini Mushrooms
- Cucumbers
- Carrots
- Salad Mix
- Celery
- Garlic
- Onions
- Ginger
- sweet potato
- avocado
- pineapple
- broccoli
- brussels sprouts
- kale
- oranges
- sriracha
- mustard
- ketchup
I’m a huge fan of Trader Joe’s and I love shopping there despite the long lines. I usually get a cart and get my fruits and veggies while waiting.