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 ==== ====Classic Collection of Ice Cream Recipeshttp://paydotcom.net/r/111543/dtv621/26979760/  ==== ====In our home the Kitchen is the "heartbeat" of our home. It is the room in the house that is mostused and loved. We cook healthy meals for our family, have fun trying new and old recipes and, ofcourse, you always have to taste test! This is the main reason why knowing how to set up aworking kitchen is essential. If you would like to save time and money, the right essential tools arenecessary. As you know it is exciting to set up your first kitchen. There are literally hundreds, even thousands,of very exciting and enticing baking and cooking utensils, pots and pans, and then not to mentionall the frilly items that you think you need to set up your first kitchen. Whether you have openedyour first cookbook or watched your first cooking show, you have probably seen all the lovelydozens of utensils, tableware, pots and pans and frilly items that they use. While yes, all thesebrand name products look great on TV, let's get realistic ~~ your budget probably says otherwise.After all, this is your first Kitchen. Don't get me wrong if you can afford to buy those expensiveitems, but most of the time the "knock-offs and/or used items" are just as good, if not better. Iprefer vintage items that I have found at garage sales and/or resales shops. These vintage kitchenitems are truly wonderful treasures because they were made a lot hardier than today's "fashion"classics, and most of the items I have found are in mint condition for a 1/3 of the price! So as you set up your new "user-friendly kitchen" remember you really don't need those fancygadgets! But what you do need to make fun, easy and delicious meals, are a few simple kitchenstaples and essentials! So here is what you need to know in "Kitchen 101!" Basic Flatware and Eating Dishes To me this is the most essential and first step that you need to take care of when setting up yourkitchen. Of course, I am assuming that you have purchased all your needed appliances:refrigerator, stove, sink, dishwasher (not a necessity), etc. After all the appliances are purchasedthe next step is choosing your basic flatware and eating dishes, i.e., flatware, plates, bowls,ramekins, glassware, tea and coffee mugs. After all you have to eat and you have to havesomething to eat on and eat with. When choosing your flatware and tableware patterns you might be overwhelmed at first becausethere are literally thousands of patterns to choose from. You can either go to your local departmentand/or kitchen store to purchase these items or you can choose to do what I did. I did not wantthat same mundane pattern for each of my family members. So for the first couple of days we ateoff of Dixie plates (paper plates) and that gave me time to go and search at my local uniqueantique stores, thrift stores, second hand stores, yard sales, garage sales and estate sales in my
 
area. So that is exactly what I did. I was very surprised to find at my local antique store that thecollection of unique vintage and mint condition plates, bowls, glassware, mug and tea ware andeven ramekins were priced anywhere from $.50 to $2.00 dollars apiece. To me this was perfect forour needs as well as being able to find some very unique patterns that suited each of ourpersonalities the best. And what a lovely table does it make. I was also able to find almost brandnew Oneida flatware at an estate sale that was also reasonably priced. I saved myself quite a bitof money and had a great time choosing each unique plate and flatware! I must say my family washappy to their "own" plate also. POTS and PANS The next core set of items for any great working kitchen are: pots and pans! I know what youthinking... big money going out on these items. Well, I am here to tell you after over17+ years ofbeing a housewife and going through many a variety of pots and pans, my newest purchases arehere to stay! Lodge Cast Iron! After dumping dollar after dollar into the "non-stick surface" potsand pans, I say "keep them" and how they wear off into your food. Do you really want eggs with anon-stick surface, black speckles in them? After all, who even knows what that coating is reallymade of? So yes, for me it is cast iron for the rest of my life. I made my first purchase at Target noless for my Seasoned Lodge 15-1/4"diameter by 2-1/4" depth Double Handled Skillet and let metell you, I use it literally for everything from frying eggs to making homemade spaghetti sauce!What I love the most is whatever you cook in it makes each meal taste even more delicious! I haveheard that some of the greatest chefs and cooks in the world swear by cast iron and I am rightthere with them! Best of all the cleaning care for them is fast and easy and they literally will lastyou a lifetime. To me they are the best investment for the money. These are the pieces I wouldrecommend purchasing first to get you started (you can always add more unique pieces as yourbudget allows). They are as follows: 12" cast iron Skillet (with lid)15 to 18" cast iron Skillet (with lid)4 and 8 - quart Saucepans with covers (I would recommend stainless steel/cast iron)6" or 8" cast iron skillet (great for making gourmet omelets, even small deserts)And of course, a Cast Iron Dutch Oven, Roasting Pan and/or Stock Pot (with lid) You will find that you will be very happy with these first investments and it will even enhance yourcooking so in return you will enjoy being in the kitchen more! BAKEWARE Even if you are not a baker, you will definitely need some pans that can go into the oven. So whenyou are first stocking your kitchen bake ware section you want to start with a sheet pan(sometimes this is called a "jelly roll" and/or "cookie sheet). Once again I would choose either castiron or vintage aluminum. I am fortunate enough to have inherited my grandmother's aluminumand vintage bake ware. Once again save yourself some money and look at your favorite antiquestore, garage sale, yard sale and/or local thrift store. I believe the first purchases that you should make regarding bake ware should be: 
 
Jelly Roll pan (usually measures 15"x10"x1"up to 18"x13"x1")Aluminum Pizza Pan (15")2 - 9" round cake pans9" x 13" baking pan9"x 5" loaf pan9" pie pan12 cup muffin tinMetal cooling rack; and2 cookie sheets Believe me you will not just use your Jelly Roll pan and Cookie sheet pans for only cookies andpastries, but rather they make great trays for oven-roasting vegetables and meats. This is why youshould look for sturdy pans that are solid and do not bend easily. Also, FYI sturdier pans distributeheat more evenly than lighter pans. Baking pans whether glass or stainless steel that has a 2" or 3" height to their sides makes greatcasserole and lasagna dishes. You will even be able to bake brownies, breads, and cakes in them. A muffin pan when greased well makes great bite size quiche. These are great for a kid'sbreakfast before school or on your way to work. Then once again as your budget allows you might want to add the following to your collection ofbake ware: Mini Loaf Pans;Shaped Loaf Pans;Fancy Cake Pans (hearts, holiday shapes, flower pans, etc.)Porcelain or ceramic casserole dishes;Cookie Cutters;A Bread Machine; And many, many more baking gadgets! General Utensils Kitchen stores have many whole walls just devoted to dozens and dozens of different types ofcooking utensils. But as a new cook setting up her kitchen I would purchase a crock (even aceramic planter works great for a utensil crock). Again, these may be purchased at gardencenters, retail stores, garage sales, antique stores, and/or resale shoppes. I would say the basicutensils you will be in need of to start with are: A good set Wooden (or bamboo) spoons;A Wooden (or bamboo) spatula;A Ladle (great for serving soups, stews, chili, spaghetti sauce, etc.);Stainless Steel Tongs (for frying bacon, turning meat, tossing pasta while it is boiling and serving
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