This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Gettysburg chapter.
Welcome back! This series has been on hiatus due to stress and NaNoWriMo, but now I am back and weekly posts will be going up!
All of these were compiled from experience gathering supplies and finding out what I desperately needed and couldn’t get at the worst of times.
Please remember to check with your school for rules about knives and appliances. These rules should be under the residence life section.
This list was compiled under the assumption that you have access to a kitchen of some sort.
- Knife: A sharp knife that can cut through anything. I recommend a paring knife. Though they can be a little on the small side, they pass most schools’ policies and can even cut through steak.
- Basic Silverware: Knife, spoon, and fork. I would even suggest getting more than one set. You don’t need one of those fancy silverware sets; I bought my set from Walmart’s mix and match bins for much cheaper.
- Pan: A pan of some sort. My personal favorites are cast iron skillets, which do not need to be washed, only wiped out, because you can cook everything in them, even pasta if you get desperate! They also last a really long time.
- Pot: A pot. This is pretty simple. I would recommend not buying one that is too large just because of space and also, when you need to cook small things, a full size pasta pot is not necessary. It’s also easier to clean than a large one.
- Non-Metal Mixing Implement: Either wood or plastic, just make sure it isn’t metal. Most pots and pans have no-stick coating or otherwise not straight metal bottoms and sides. If you use a metal mixing implement, you risk chance of damaging the pot/pan and potentially cooking your food into whatever chemicals may be released (especially in cheaper pots and pans).
- Measuring Cups and Spoons: You don’t want to eyeball recipes very much, especially when baking or handling spices. I don’t think I can say much more about these.
- Ziploc Bags: Just go for the cheapest option, they can hold up either better or just as well as the name brands.
- Resealable Plastic or Glass Containers: For when you have leftovers or need to transport food. Also can serve as mixing bowls in a pinch.
- Microwave Safe Bowls, Plates, and Cups: Check the bottom of your cups, plates and cups to make sure you can pop them in the microwave.
- Spatula: Either of the more scrapey kind or the solid kind, these will be infinitely helpful to you.
- Kitchen Scissors: Use these for all the things you don’t want to get on your homework or personal items. If you get the right kind, they can also cut through meat.
- Can Opener: Need I say more?
Next week, we’ll be talking actual cooking and basic recipes!
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