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mopinko

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Sat Dec 28, 2024, 12:48 PM Dec 28

hey cookers- i'm outfitting a new kitchen for mid-term rental. i cd use some opinions. [View all]

so, my main source of income is a 2flat. i put a lot into it, and get top of the market rent. but cash flow is still a little tighter than i wd like.

i’ve decided to do mid-term rentals in 1 unit. 3-6 mo leases to traveling nurses and military. i just gave this unit a nice new kitchen, and need to outfit it.
most of these ppl work long hours, and likely dont cook a lot. but it’s 4 brs, so assuming some group meals will b had.

i bought a stand mixer, microwave, coffee maker. i have a big collection of revere ware, and plan to pick up a nice old set of china at the antique store. have the usual utensils to spare, cuz i dont cook much any more. i have a lot of little pretties, tart pans, souffle pans, a couple serving dishes that will do double duty as decor.

so, what small appliances and gizmos wd u want to have if u were camped out for 3 mos?
lotsa cabinets, so room for occasionally used stuff.

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A blender, toaster, and a small food processor. nt Phoenix61 Dec 28 #1
yeah, i thought about a toaster, fersher. mopinko Dec 28 #2
For the blender thing... 2naSalit Dec 28 #25
A Panini press. flying rabbit Dec 28 #3
Toaster oven with air fryer SheltieLover Dec 28 #4
How about a toaster oven leftieNanner Dec 28 #5
The big deal killer for my wife and I is flimsy uncomfortable Ikea furniture, cheap kitchen knives and no desk dutch777 Dec 28 #6
furniture is all high quality, gently used early american. mopinko Dec 28 #12
i have an oxo hand can opener. i like it, but mopinko Dec 28 #20
we use a toaster oven most. pansypoo53219 Dec 28 #7
Decent set of knives with steel. cachukis Dec 28 #8
i'm hoping my friend has some knives at her antique store. mopinko Dec 28 #10
I'd love to see a spice rack with spices FullySupportDems Dec 28 #9
yeah, i wouldnt design a kitchen w/o a dishwasher. mopinko Dec 28 #11
Dark kitchens are a pet peeve of mine FullySupportDems Dec 28 #36
the electrician screwed up and forgot the 3 light fixture over the main counter area. mopinko Dec 28 #40
Good on you getting the lighting fixed in that kitchen FullySupportDems Dec 28 #45
I would probaly like Old Crank Dec 28 #13
there's a whole street full of them in chgo. mopinko Dec 28 #15
Cooking for one here. I mostly use: usonian Dec 28 #14
i'm in chgo. mopinko Dec 28 #16
An air fryer. greatauntoftriplets Dec 28 #17
I second this. happybird Dec 28 #18
They're amazing. greatauntoftriplets Dec 28 #19
does it make toast? mopinko Dec 28 #21
It's like a mini-convection oven happybird Dec 28 #22
I've never tried. greatauntoftriplets Dec 28 #23
Air fryer/convection oven is awesome. Didn't think I'd use it, but use it all the time and it is great. Attilatheblond Dec 28 #33
Same! I got one for Christmas a few years ago and thought it would just gather dust happybird Dec 28 #35
Pot stickers don't stick on parchment in the air fryer Attilatheblond Dec 28 #37
Yes customerserviceguy Dec 28 #39
I got some! ExoticMei Dec 28 #24
very helpful, tho i think it's also quite different. mopinko Dec 28 #30
Sounds lovely wryter2000 Dec 28 #26
I have found that if you don't have... 2naSalit Dec 28 #27
it's not that bad. mopinko Dec 28 #29
Good point... 2naSalit Dec 28 #32
i rly shd sell this old barn and move somewhere smaller. mopinko Dec 28 #41
An instantpot would be great. mahina Dec 28 #28
yeah, i have 1 i dont use. mopinko Dec 28 #31
Go to Le Creuset's website ... Tarzanrock Dec 28 #34
that's a rly good idea. mopinko Dec 28 #43
I worry that a tenant might not know care of enameled cast iron. No thermal shock and no metal utensils on the enamel. usonian Dec 28 #46
I got a big Lodge brand enameled cast iron skillet with lid a few years back happybird Dec 28 #48
Titanium cutting board is much safer than wood or plastic. applegrove Dec 28 #38
never heard of such a thing. mopinko Dec 28 #42
My niece works for a resort company and they just bought applegrove Dec 28 #44
One more thing! A removable lid for items in the microwave. usonian Dec 28 #47
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