One set of pots, i.e. two small pots (~1l) (one might have a long handle in a standard set), two bigger pots (say, 2.5l, 3l), one big one (big enough for 1kg of meat and bones and anough space left for the broth), covers for each. All should be stainless steel or similar, with a thick, welded sandwich bottom. A heavy pan, either stainless or cast iron, but a cheap one won't do. A simple non-sticking aluminum pan with hight rim and a thick, lathed bottom (others will arch) -- needn't be expensive as it will only last a few years. If a pot cover fits onto it, it doesn't need a cover of its own.
Knifes: Two or three not too big allround kitchen knifes, one big knife. All pointy, all good, forged quality, ideally with a forged handle (better balance). A sharpening steel. A pair of sturdy kitchen scissors, ideally detachable&dishwasher safe.
Wood: Two or three small cutting boards, one big cutting board. Made of wood, ideally teak (survives the dishwasher quite long). No groove for juices, no handle, just plain boards. Several (cheap and short-living) wooden spatula.
A water cooker. A teapot. A coffee pot (I have an italian-style aluminum one, but the press-style might even be better). Three table mats for putting hot stuff on. A pair (!) of kitchen gloves. Some thick and non-fuzzing teatowels. A ...what's the name... blending stick? You know, not a blending pot, but an electric wand to stick into whatever needs to be blended. You get the idea.
One or two measuring jugs with gauges for flour and sugar and such. A cake bowl. A french rolling pin (no handles that get into your way, just a cylindrical piece of wood). A whisk. A baking brush. A rubber spatule for getting dough out of the bowl. A small assortment of baking forms. A grill to put hot cake on.
A few small bowls and such might be handy, but you can easily substitute soupe plates. And I surely forgot something.
All those are *TOOLS*, would like to be treated as tools and cost as much as good tools. But they work like tools and last several decades, like good tools. Don't waste your money on cheap stuff like most of Ikea's, if you can afford it in any way. |
