I'm a college freshman & just moved into my first apartment?

Question

What are the basics that I need in my kitchen?
Like food staples, small appliances or whatnot.
or a site that I can got to & print out a list?

Answer 1

http://apartments.about.com/library/first_apartments/bl_kitchen_checklist.htm

You don't need all the items but it gives you some great ideas.

Here is another great list for health items.

http://apartments.about.com/library/first_apartments/bl_misc_checklist.htm

These two links have checklists for the items. They also have other articles with listings shown on the right hand side of the web page.

Food suggestions. Remember food is very expensive and if you bought all the things on the list you would be broke. Don't buy huge quanities to get the better price of fresh items as they will most likely go bad before you can eat them all.

Salt, Sugar, Flour, Baking Powder, Baking Soda.

Ingredients for salads. Lettuce or romaine. Spinach, cucumbers, tomato,
baby carrots, celery, etc.

Broccoli and cauliflower florets, onions. Vegetables. You can buy fresh but it is also good to have the frozen variety.

Bottled minced garlic and ginger. Or garlic powder and onion powder. They also have garlic salt.

Soy sauce. Rice, noodles.

Fresh and canned fruits

DAIRY

Milk and butter: If you don't drink milk often get the organic ultra pasturized 2% milk because it lasts weeks longer before it goes bad than regular milk.

Half-and-half and whipping cream give body and satisfying "mouth feel" to soups and sauces. There is no substitute for real butter in baking and fine sauces, but margarine will also do.

Cheese: Cream cheese in blocks for cooking and baking, and whipped cream cheese for easy spreading on bagels and sandwiches are useful.

Let us not forget Resealable zip-top bags to put our leftovers in.


Cheddar, Swiss, cheese. They are frequently on sale so wait for them to be on sale. Parmesan cheese in the can is great to sprinkle on vegetables.

Sour cream, yogurt, cottage cheese, and ricotta are quick high-calcium and protein-rich snacks as well as great ingredients for smooth, rich soups, sauces, and casseroles. Eggs, scrambled for breakfast or in a frittata for lunch, are always satisfying. Containers of pesto, prepared hummus, guacamole, and pico de gallo are convenient choices for dipping.

Packages: Flour tortillas, refrigerated biscuits, pizza dough, and pie crusts are the bases for meals in minutes.

Remember to get Meats, fish, poultry, and seafood. Some places even sell Buffalo meat.

Answer 2

You should check your schools policy online. The vast majority of universities require students to live on campus for at least the first year. I highly suggest living in a dorm for the whole year. (it will be near impossible to get a house for only one semester- leases go for the whole academic year.) You shouldn't be worried about the rules- there are not that many. Living with a roommate can be the worst and best aspect of the college experience- but it is what college is about. And finally considering the fact that you're coming from across the country you will need to have the support system of a residence hall to help you transition. Studies show that students that live on campus have significantly higher GPAs than those that live off campus.

Answer 3

Ahh.. i recently did the same thing. I bought 4 plastic bowls, 4 plates, cups come in mulit-packs, 4 knives, 4 spoons, and 4 forks to start with. (you can add more later when money isnt as tight) Ice trays are a good idea if u dont have an ice maker and you will DEFINATELY need a microwave! One good pot and a pan will do for cookware to start with. I lived for 8 months on just those things. Of course I have more now tho. Good Luck!!
P.S. and always keep mac n cheese and ramen noodles in case u get hungry and have nothing else and no money to buy anything

Answer 4

You don't tell how large your apartment is - may be 3 rooms + kitchen? The basic for the kitchen should table + 4 chairs, refrigerator, stove, box to keep the bread - ou know from your childhood apartment. In addition you need PC to read answers.

Answer 5

If it is on campus - for example, Cleveland State University converted a Holiday Inn into campus apartments some time back - then the college should be able to assist you with any questions on what is needed. If it's off campus, probably plan on having walls and carpeting & you'll have to do the rest -- sweepers, cleaners, etc.

Answer 6

aset of cutlery , asmallset of pots and pans and plates and bowls and glasses and mugs ,acoffeeemaker or teapot a blender a toaster as for basics for foodstuffs get eggs bread milk OJ cheese butter canned or frozen veggies fresh fruit or frozen berries I hope that gives you a start good luck from TEXAS

Answer 7

thats awesome I need a list too