27 products you will need to prepare food when you'll move in your first apartment

An essential checklist for young adults

So you’re ready for the Great Adventure? About to living alone (or with the – current – love of your life), in your very own apartment?

Here’s a selection of essential items you’ll need to prepare food when moving into your brand new digs.

Check whether you already have these household essentials in your boxes, to make sure you’re prepared for your exciting journey of independence!

slow cooker

A slow cooker is an electrical kitchen appliance that is used to simmer food at fairly low temperature.

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teaspoon

A teaspoon is a type of spoon that is used to stir a liquid or eat small amounts of food. A teaspoon contains approximately 4 grams.

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hood

A hood is a device that is situated directly above a kitchen range or stove to remove heat, steam and evaporating grease from the air while cooking.

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bread basket

A bread basket is a wicker basket that is used to carry, hold and serve bread.

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storage container

A storage container is a hard plastic container that is used to store food. Storage containers can withstand very high and low temperatures.

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gas lighter

A gas lighter is a small handheld device that is used to safely ignite the flame of a gas stove burner.

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vegetable brush

A vegetable brush is a small kind of brush that is used to clean vegetables without bruising them.

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reamer

A reamer is a small wooden wedge that is used to squeeze the juice out of a lemon.

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barbecue grill

A barbecue grill is a device that is used outdoors to cook food over a heat source placed under the food.

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on Amazon

kitchen scale

A kitchen scale is used to measure the exact weight of ingredients needed for the preparation of food.

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saucepan

A saucepan is a circular and high kind of cookware with a long handle.

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skimmer

A skimmer or a kitchen spider is a kitchen utensil that is used to safely lift food from hot liquids. A skimmer is composed of a basket attached to a long handle.

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on Amazon

electric kitchen knife

An electric kitchen knife is used to slice larger pieces of food with two serrated blades.

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sieve

A sieve is a kitchen utensil that is used to separate solids from liquids, by passing it through a wire or plastic mesh that is held in a frame.

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cheese grater

A cheese grater is a kitchen utensil destined to grate a large and hard piece of cheese into small pieces.

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on Amazon

recipe book

A recipe book is a book which details the exact preparation of recipes.

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masher

A masher is a kitchen utensil that is used to mash or puree foods like potatoes, beans or peas.

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rolling pin

A rolling pin is an elongated cylinder with a handle at each end, and is used to shape and flatten dough.

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elastic band

An elastic band is a loop made of rubber that can be extended to hold objects together.

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salad bowl

A salad bowl is a type of large bowl that is used to serve salads.

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cake tin

A cake tin, also known as a cake pan, is a type of metal container that is used to bake cake in.

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hourglass

An hourglass is made out of two connected bulbs filled with sand, that takes a particular time to pass from one bulb to the other.

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immersion blender

An immersion blender is a handheld kitchen appliance that is used to grind and blend ingredients.

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oyster shucking knife

An oyster shucking knife or stabber is a short type of knife with a large handle, that is used to safely pry open oysters.

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on Amazon

tablespoon

A tablespoon is a type of spoon that is used to eat soup. A tablespoon contains approximately 14 grams.

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pot holder

A pot holder is a thick piece of fabric that is used by a person to hold hot pots and pans.

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pastry nozzle

A pastry nozzle is placed at the tip of a pastry bag. Nozzles can have different shapes and sizes.