a stick blender shd do. anyone w a smoothie fetish prolly has a blender they drag around.
folks wont just b checking in w clothes.

I would recommend a NutriBullet, I have the one with the 1/2 gal carafe and it's great for everything from blender to processor to juicer. Costs about $100 at costco.

elevates the awesomeness of sandwiches.

Instead of a toaster. Makes toast, but quicker and less energy than a regular oven.

We are renting a condo in South Caroline for the month of February to be by the ocean and at least 30 degrees warmer than PA. In looking at AirBnB, VRBO and private rentals thru local real estate offices, we noticed an almost identical outfitting and decor of the AirBnBs and VRBOs like there is some kind of formula that the corporate entity puts out. We finally found something thru a private local realtor that is much more comfy looking and has a work desk and proper office chair so my wife can do some remote work. Having to sit at a counter on a likely terrible bar stool or work at dining table sucks even if it is just 3 or 4 hours a day. We finally bought a proper carrying case and take our own chef's knives and sharpening steel as the cheapo stuff most places are outfitted with are terrible. I don't blame owner's for this one as I am sure the small stuff that is good walks away all too often and inventorying all that regularly is a pain. Do make sure whatever you have is solid and works smoothly. The hand can opener is okay if it actually is sharp and still holds the can. The quaint wood craftman style chair is great if the joints are tight and it doesn't creak and feel like if you lean over to pick up your wine glass the joints are going to let go.

not real fashionable, but it is part of an urban farm, so, country it is.

i dont anticipate a lot of stuff walking. these r the best tenants out there. and they know they’re leaving the place to the next member of their tribe.
might b disappointed, but i’ve read the reviews from other landlords.

btw, the site is furnished finders.

it was a learning curve. i feel like i’ll have to leave notes on stuff.

Box grater, spatula, ladle, spoons for cooking.
Whisk. Wine opener.

i need a couple myself, as my (former) cleaning lady walked off w a couple of mine.
my great local hardware store will sharpen anything.

And a cutting board. U probably already have a can opener. Most importantly, a good dishwasher.

this was the 4th kitchen i’ve built. it’s quirky, but the existing kitchen was a lead weight on this apt. 4 br, 2 ba, and the tiniest, darkest kitchen u ever saw. i can now say- the kitchen is too small- in about 4 languages.
knocked out a wall, which added 2 more windows and about 50 sq ft.

i figured a spice collection wd b welcome. i got a bunch of spice mixes from a great local store last xmas. still sealed. they’ll shop for most stuff, but the stuff u only think of when u start cooking will b welcome, i’m sure.

Too small in four languages 😄 That reminds me of our base housing "hallway kitchen" I called it, and the washer and dryer too. Now I make great use of big white plastic drawers for storage in this kitchen, because it's all cabinets but only 4 small drawers, and I'm not sure I like an open floorplan house anymore.

It sounds like you've done a lot of work. I hope the it all goes well.

it was daytime, so it didnt seem dark. but i told him- these ppl work long hours. fix it.
he did. my kitchen is in my bsmt, but there r 7 overhead lights, plus the hood.

i used recycled cabinets, and my only regret is i prefer all drawers under the counter. i’ll put in a couple of those pull out wire baskets.
but i only spent about $500 on them…

I think that's very thoughtful. The good lighting will truly make a difference.

stick blender, instead of a regular blender. I don't have a blender just the immeersin type. good for hot and cold.
These says I think an airfryer might be good. They seem to work well and cook pretty fast for small numbers.
If your second hand store doesn't have decent tools, coooking spoons and the like try a restaurant supply store. They aren't glameous but they are reasonable and durable.

several block of madison street, all restaurant supply, new and used. have a lot of stuff that came from there. will pass on some of that stuff, spoons, spatula, etc.

Microwave, Wolf countertop oven I got on sale ( because most ovens are many degrees off), air fryer, toaster or tiny Dash toaster (so small, it's fast) and since I cleaned the damn range top, an electric plate or two.

TBH, since we use propane here, it burns hotter than nat gas and I use electric burners to simmer lower than I can maintain the gas flame without it going out. Not happy with diffusers.

I took out the AllClad electric side by side griddle - flat and grooved removable surfaces
-- and that has been useful lately. It tempts me to make pancakes. Hmmmmm.


Where are you?, if you care to share. I am downsizing and have extra serving pieces and misc. good stuff. Sierra Nevada foothills here.

Still trying to get popovers to pop.

but i’d b happy to pay if u wd ship. pm me.

One of the best appliances ever. I use mine a lot.

Whoever holds the patent on that is making lots of money.

lotsa cabinet space, but counter space is limited.

Air "Fryer" is a misnomer, imho. Have never tried toasting bread in it.
I keep mine in a bottom cabinet because the unit is tall but fairly narrow.

Was just thinking–if they work a lot maybe a crockpot would be useful? There's nothing like coming home from a long shift and having a pot roast ready, especially in the cold months.

I have only a few feet of counterspace. Keep the air fryer in a cabinet and bring it out to use. That's what I do.

Just do not use on same electric circuit as microwave. They both draw a lot of power and will trip circuit breaker if used at same time on same circuit.

I use it all the time! Mostly baking fish and chicken thighs, but also reheating leftover pizza and making french fries… so many things come out perfectly. In the past, I have maaaaybe caught not one but two toaster ovens on fire (damn crumb tray lol) but am very comfortable leaving the air fryer unattended.

but come out nicely browned. I simmer in water for a few minutes, then pop into air fryer. And, speaking of pop... stuffed jalapeno 'poppers' without frying in oil! We've had fun playing with air fryer recipes and adapting oven baking as it's just me and adult daughter, so not always necessary to fire up the big oven to make dinner for 2.

Did some shrimp on skewers with oriental marinade... wonderful!

Really, it's a miracle appliance!

I am new here, hiiii
I manage an arbnb in s fl.
Don't forget good wine opener, good can opener, paper plates etc. A handheld grater, we have a big microwave sized toaster oven you can put a frozen pizza in. A roll of foil paper, so they know what to do after you've covered all cooking grills with it, helps keep them new.
Wine glasses! A big pot for soups and stews. Glad food holders. A blender.
Those are things all guests my whole time here have commonly asked for.
Oh and I leave kitchen rags and cleaning rags because if you put towels for bodies they will end up using them to clean and they're ruined.
Also door mats at every door outside and inside.
Don't know if that helps? But it was a subject I knew about.😊

i expect to attract big cookers, cuz a lot of these ppl just rent a single home in a family residence. that’s the majority of their listing, in chgo, anyway.
i figure most of them will come ready w some of their own stuff. but i figure it will b a draw, so i want folks to b happy. seems like they r active reviewers.

hadnt thought of door mats. great idea.

When can I move in?

Counter space to work on and set things on, it really sucks. I have very tiny counters here and so when I do any serious cooking, I go down the hill to my friend's hose and use his kitchen because he has counter space.

i’ll put some pics up when it’s done, but it has about 20’ linear ft of counter, plus a 6’ buffet w a marble top. i figure i’ll put the microwave there.
got 2 sinks, too. a must, imho, for a rly great kitchen.

it’s quite serviceable. esp short term. i dont think most of these folks expect a gourmet kitchen.
many of these rentals r just for rooms in private homes, so i expect kitchen access, in and of itself, will b a big plus for anyone who does much cooking.

I used to work for a couple who managed a bunch of such rentals and it seems the convenience appliances are used the most like blender, toast oven things and coffee makers.

If there's decent cookware, it might get used. Ample dishes is the right idea too.

I saw your kitchen a few years ago in that video, that's to die for. You have a good idea what is needed for a kitchen but I see that having to outfit one for convenience living can be a stumper.

Oh, oven mitts and trivets just in case.

but there’s just too much of me in this house. esp that kitchen. even if i barely use it. it’s still a daily joy.

i had a little single family rental that i had to sell. broke my heart. every time i went over there, i thought about moving in. 3 br, 1200 sq ft. sunny as can b. new owners r in heaven, tho.

Dang handy!

used it once for hot cider at a party. i shd use it, tho. i mostly dont cook cuz i’m getting forgetful.

... and then go to Pampered Chef's website. Find what you need and wait -- they will have their stuff on sale after the holidays.

But the dark coatings, like on some LeCreuset and Staub seem tougher. And they sell "regular" stainless and non-stick stuff.

I used to visit the outlet stores when they were nearby and many retail stores will match an online price.

Cuisinart and others offer similar products as the French, at much lower prices. And at 1/3 or 1/5 the cost, just get a new one. (that's what a lifetime warranty costs, and whatever movers do is not covered)

Items DO disappear! They just stop making them.

I got a LeCreuset soup tureen cheap at a discount store, without the lid. Well, try to find lids.
So, I got one of those flexible lid sets, and the color matches perfectly (Flame).

And a better seal, at that.

It preforms equally to the LeCreuset pieces I inherited from Grandma… for now, at least. We’ll see if it holds up for several decades. But it is a much cheaper alternative for a situation like this one.

isnt it hard on knives?

a whole bunch of titanium cutting boards for their restaurants. I just got one for Christmas.

From the internet:


"SNIP............

Are titanium chopping boards good?

Titanium has a non-toxic surface that doesn't release any chemicals or leave shavings. Preserves Your Knives' Sharpness Longer: Unlike cutting boards made of stone, glass, or steel - which are particularly harsh on your blades - titanium is three times softer than the steel used in 99% of kitchen knives.

.........SNIP"

https://www.amazon.com.au/s?k=titanium+cutting+board&crid=1CI9LWUMLKCK3&sprefix=titanium%2Caps%2C128&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_1_8

So I guess it is harder on knives than wood or plastic.

Saves all kinds of cleanup.

I visited my daughter's place and saw that they bought one with magnets on top, so instead of parking it outside the microwave when not in use, or on the turntable, it sticks to the top of the insides, out of the way of everything.

I just hope that the magnets don't interact with the microwaves when in use. They shouldn't, but gold trim is not for use in microwaves, at least when it makes a closed loop. Just don't try it.

Good luck.