{"id":1231,"date":"2021-01-16T12:59:52","date_gmt":"2021-01-16T17:59:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.plymouthrock.com\/?p=1231"},"modified":"2025-01-15T15:39:46","modified_gmt":"2025-01-15T20:39:46","slug":"13-kitchen-essentials-for-your-first-apartment","status":"publish","type":"resources","link":"https:\/\/www.plymouthrock.com\/resources\/13-kitchen-essentials-for-your-first-apartment","title":{"rendered":"13 kitchen essentials for your first apartment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Moving into your first apartment can be an exciting prospect, though it\u2019s easy to feel overwhelmed by the amount of stuff you need to fill your first place. The kitchen can be one of the more expensive spaces to stock, but the good news is that you can start out with a few essentials and pick up anything else you need as you go! Here are 13 kitchen essentials for your first apartment:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 style=\"margin-bottom:0px;\">1. A 10- or 12-inch frying pan and a large sauce pot (both with lids)<\/h2><p>A non-stick pan and pot will definitely be useful, especially for brunch fare like omelets. When it comes to a frying pan, a solid cast iron pan will literally last forever. Last point: lids for your pots and pans are incredibly useful \u2013 you\u2019ll definitely want them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 style=\"margin-bottom:0px;\">2. Storage containers<\/h2><p>Leftovers will be common, especially if you\u2019re only cooking for one. Make sure you\u2019ve got a set of quality (either durable plastic or glass) storage containers so you can easily store and reheat leftovers. These are also great for meal prep (if that\u2019s your thing)!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 style=\"margin-bottom:0px;\">3. A toaster oven<\/h2><p>Toaster ovens are extremely versatile appliances, with most having the ability to not just toast food, but bake and broil as well. Plus, they don\u2019t take up much counter space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 style=\"margin-bottom:0px;\">4. Basic utensils<\/h2><p>Cooking and serving utensils, such as these, are also a must:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"margin-bottom:20px;\"><li>Spatula<\/li><li>Whisk<\/li><li>Large serving spoon<\/li><li>Tongs<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 style=\"margin-bottom:0px;\">5. Dishes and silverware<\/h2><p>It\u2019s time to ditch the paper plates and plastic forks. Grab a set of plates, bowls, mugs, and basic utensils (forks, knives, and spoons) so you have enough for a few people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 style=\"margin-bottom:0px;\">6. Two sharp knives: 8-inch chef; 3- or 4-inch paring<\/h2><p>Preparing a meal is difficult without a sharp chef\u2019s knife. It\u2019s one of the most versatile tools in your kitchen. You\u2019ll also want a 3- or 4-inch paring knife for more delicate tasks. Completely optional is a 10-inch serrated knife (which can double as a bread knife). You can invest in a knife sharpener later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 style=\"margin-bottom:0px;\">7. Can opener<\/h2><p>You do not want to be caught without a can opener when you\u2019re in the middle of making dinner. Automatic electric ones are overkill for your first place. Look for a manual \u201csafety\u201d can opener \u2013 it doesn\u2019t have a clamp action, so you won\u2019t pinch your fingers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 style=\"margin-bottom:0px;\">8. Trash can<\/h2><p>This one is easily overlooked, but it\u2019s an absolute essential. The bigger the trash can you can find, the fewer trips you\u2019ll need to make to take the trash out to your community dumpster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 style=\"margin-bottom:0px;\">9. Two cutting boards<\/h2><p>Don\u2019t lose out on your security deposit by chopping food directly on your counter tops! Opt for plastic cutting boards (skip the wooden or glass). You\u2019ll want one large and one small board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 style=\"margin-bottom:0px;\">10. Oven mitts<\/h2><p>Protect those hands when sliding food into and out of the oven. You can never have too many of these, and they\u2019re cheap, so pick up a few!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 style=\"margin-bottom:0px;\">11. Corkscrew<\/h2><p>This is one of those things that if you don\u2019t have it, you\u2019re kind of up a creek. Sure, they\u2019re some whackadoodle ways of getting corks out without a corkscrew, but it\u2019s just way easier to pick one up now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 style=\"margin-bottom:0px;\">12. Stick blender<\/h2><p>This is a versatile tool \u2013 you can use it to blend small items or use it to blend things right in your sauce pot (soups, sauces, etc).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><h2 style=\"margin-bottom:0px;\">13. Coffee Maker<\/h2><p>Because buying coffee at a shop everyday isn\u2019t great for your finances.<\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With these essentials on-board, you\u2019ll have everything you need to prepare and enjoy some of your first meals in your new apartment. Something else to check off the list? Make sure all your new stuff is <a href=\"\/insurance\/renters\">protected<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/insurance\/renters\">Click here<\/a> for more information about insurance in your state.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you\u2019re leaving home for the first time or upgrading from a dorm, getting your first apartment is an exciting milestone. 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