Basic Houseware

Basic houseware not so basic afterall, or so it seems.

	BASIC HOUSEWARE
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	Countertop Appliances & Accessories
	Toaster or toaster oven
	Mixer, hand or stand model
	Coffee maker
	Kettle
	Cooking Implements
	12” and 6” size skillets
	Cookware set, or at least 1qt, 2 qt and 4 qt saucepans with covers
	A 4 qt or larger size Dutch oven for roasts and large portions (can also be used for casseroles)
	Stock pot for soups, stews, and sauces
	Steamer pot or insert
	Casserole dish
	Roaster or roasting pan for poultry
	Kitchen Utensils & Tools
	Canister set
	Kitchen tool holder
	Spice rack or holder
	Colander - preferably small and large
	2 rubber or silicone spatulas
	2 wooden spoons
	Manual can opener (or an electric model)
	Whisk
	Scissors
	Cheese and vegetable grater
	Plastic and/or metal serving and cooking utensils, such as large slotted and regular spoons, soup ladle, potato masher, large meat fork, and stirring paddles
	Flipper, lifter or egg turner
	Knife set including paring, chopping and slicing knives and one with a serrated edge for slicing bread.
	Steak knives
	Cutting boards
	Vegetable cleaning brush and long bottlebrush
	Scouring or pot cleaning pads or brushes
	Potholders, hot pads and oven mitts
	Assortment of dishcloths and tea towels
	Tableware & Serving
	Flatware setting for 4 persons or sufficient for members of the household, plus a few extras.
	Everyday set of dishes for 4 persons or adjusted accordingly.
	Fruit or dessert dishes
	Glassware assortment, including 4 oz, 6 oz and 8oz glasses
	Small bowls such as cereal bowls if not included in dish set
	Additional coffee or tea mugs
	Salt and pepper set
	Cream and sugar bowl
	Napkin holder
	2 or 3 serving bowls of various sizes
	Teapot
	Serving platter
	Bakeware
	Large and medium size mixing bowls
	Measuring cup and spoons
	Pastry Blender
	Cooking sheet, pie plate and cake pan
	Rolling pin
	Floor Care & Cleaning Items
	Vacuum cleaner
	Broom and dustpan
	Floor mop, scrub pail, scrub brush and cleaning rags