Take it or leave it?

[quasi]

I cook. A lot. I have gadgets and geegaws, appliances and appurtenances. My question is what to take with us when we start Long-Timing next spring. Do most of you cooks out there take most of your kitchen with you or do you try to get by with a mess kit and a pocket knife? Trying to determine if I need things like a stand mixer, food processor and panini maker, all of which I use weekly at home.
Suggestions?

Jim

[toedtoes]

Can you something else instead of the dedicated devices? For example, instead of the panini maker, could you simply toast or grill your sandwiches?

You're better off keeping those things that can do multiple things rather than a bunch of dedicated items.

Food processor and stand mixer - can you use one for both purposes? Is there a smaller option available? For example, can you skip the stand mixer and use a hand held mixer that will take up less room? What do you use the food processor for - if just to juice, can you use something smaller?

If you really enjoy cooking, you probably won't be happy giving up all your toys, but pick and choose the most useful, find smaller options, etc.

If you can store items somewhere for 6 months, you might do that. That way if you realize you absolutely must have that food processor, you won't have to buy it again. If you don't miss it over the 6 months, then you can sell it.

[2oldman]

20 demerits for a senior double posting.

[Old-Biscuit]

Duplicate post........duplicate answer :B


Where do you plan on storing them?

Where do you plan on setting them up to use?

When we went FT...........basics
Large skillet, medium skillet, couple of pots/pans

Hand can opener, hand mixer, small blender (bullet), couple of whisks etc.
Cooked everyday using stove top, oven, slow cooker and BBQ

Space and Weight are concerns so set priorities for YOU