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!

kitchen tap

A kitchen tap is placed right next to the kitchen sink to provide hot and cold water.

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pizza cutter

A pizza cutter is a sharp circular blade attached to a handle, and is used to cut pizzas.

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lemon squeezer

A lemon squeezer is a kitchen utensil that is used to extract the juice from a lemon or other citrus fruit.

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measuring glass

A measuring glass is a glass container with graduation, used to measure quantities of liquid needed for the preparation of food.

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ice maker

An ice maker is a kitchen appliance that is used to produce batches of ice cubes at home.

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espresso maker

An espresso maker is a kitchen appliance that is used to brew a kind of thick, concentrated coffee by forcing very hot pressurized water through ground coffee.

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kitchen sink

A kitchen sink is used for washing dishes, washing hands and cleaning vegetables and fruit.

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hot plate

A hot plate is a small, portable kitchen device that is used to cook food and keep it warm.

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popcorn bucket

A popcorn bucket are cardboard boxes that come in a variety of shapes and are used to serve popcorn.

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pastry wheel

A pastry wheel is used to cut pastry dough. It has one wheel or two wheels attached to a handle.

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paring knife

A paring knife is a small sharp knife that can be used for cutting and peeling.

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sifter

A sifter is a small sieve that is used to break up lumps of icing sugar or flour before distributing it onto baked goods or other food preparations.

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kitchen table

A kitchen table is a relatively small table that can be found in a kitchen.

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pepper mill

A pepper mill is a small device that grinds pepper corns to bring out the aromas.

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cleaver

A cleaver or chopping knife is a very large and heavy knife that is used to cut large pieces of meat.

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soup tureen

A soup tureen is a large ornamental dish in which soup is served.

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loose-based cake tin

A loose-based cake tin, also known as a springform pan, is a specific type of cake tin with a removable bottom, which allows a cake to be released without damaging it.

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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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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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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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whisk

A whisk is a kitchen utensil made of spiralling wire loops, and is used to stir, beat or smoothen substances, especially cream or eggs.

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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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weck jar

A Weck jar is a type of transparent glass jar that is used for the airtight preservation of food.

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poultry shears

Poultry shears are sturdy clippers that are used to cut through bird bones and separate the poultry.

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pastry bag

A pastry bag, also known as a piping bag, is a conical bag that is used to squeeze custard or cream through a nozzle onto baked goods and food preparations.

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recipe book

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

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pasta machine

A pasta machine can knead and stretch and laminate dough through two stainless-steel rollers, to make all kinds of pasta.