Yes, You Do the Cooking: Best Kitchen Wares For Newlyweds
Imagine a couple who just got married: happy, excited, and eager to move into their simple but cozy little home where they plan to spend the rest of their lives with. Just the thought of having your own place so you can decorate freely, add furniture that you like, and organize them the way you want it to, gives you that feeling of anticipation, right?
But just like all things new, not all married couples know what to do, what to add, what to buy on that first day to make their house feel like home. On top of this, they are faced with a dilemma familiar to most newlyweds, the kitchen duty problem. Of course, friendly neighbors sometimes appear to the rescue but expect to do the major things on your own.
In this case, home appliances might just come in handy. Below are essential wares you should have to prepare you for your kitchen journey.
Rice Cooker
One of the most valuable machines ever invented is the rice cooker. In Asia, rice serves as the staple food. So when you visit, you should not wonder why in most households, this equipment is a major highlight in their kitchen.
As suggested in its name, it mostly cooks rice, but with common initiative, you can also use this to boil water and eggs, cook noodles, and other simple soups (not stews or braises that require cooking for an ample amount of time). This equipment might be small, but it can do a lot of wonders. Just make sure that you picked the right one. If you want to know more about rice cookers, click here.
Microwave
You must also not miss microwaves in your list of essential kitchen appliances when starting. Even when you were still single until the day you tie the knot, this is definitely the go-to appliance for leftover food or processed ones you bought in the market. It works as a ‘heating machine’ that makes your food hot so you could eat them as if it’s newly cooked.
Not only that, but it also allows you to save money, time, and effort from buying another meal. Reheating is a lot more practical.
Electric Kettle
The sweet taste of coffee is the perfect morning partner for a busy workday. Some opt to buy them in cafes, but you can also make them in the comfort of your home. With an electric kettle, you can quickly boil water to brew that caffeine-filled cup. Other innovative ways to use this appliance are cooking hot soups, instant noodles, or oatmeals when you feel like it.
Kitchen Stove
What is a kitchen without a kitchen stove? This essential cooking appliance is the heart of the culinary world. The kitchen can never serve its purpose without it. Recent advancements in technology developed the stove with an oven below, known as a range, and are now the trend in most households. This appliance saves your kitchen space and you from a lot of hassle from buying a stove and an oven separately.
Blender
At home, preparing for afternoon snacks is one of the most awaited parts of the day. Blenders are perfect for making smoothies and juices but can also be used to make frozen treats. It is the right equipment to blend in your favorite healthy fruits or vegetables to make a healthy smoothie after or before your workout session. Mind you. You don’t have to lose that figure even when you’re married.
Toaster
Like stoves and ovens, toasters are also a must-have. These small, electric equipment are designed to achieve golden brown, hot, crispy slices of bread and bagels. Remember that you have to set the timer right to not expose them to heat for too long. You don’t want to have a burnt toast for breakfast, now do you?
Fun fact: the turning to golden brown color of toasted bread results from a chemical reaction, known as Maillard reaction, that usually takes place when the bread is radiated with heat.
Pots and Pans
Other essential requirements you must put in mind are the pots and pans. Where will you cook your favorite dishes without these pieces of kitchen equipment? Whether you plan to cook eggs and hotdogs for breakfast, sauteed vegetables and fried or grilled meat for lunch, and make soups for dinner, or any menu you’d want to put on the table, you will need these cookwares.
The kind of food you want to serve corresponds to a specific type of pot or pan. Here are some of them:
- Cast Iron Skillet
- Frying Pan/Skillet
- Griddle/Grilling Pan
- Roasting Pan
- Straight-sided Saute Pan
- Saucepan
- Stock Pot
- Dutch/French Oven
- Wok
Takeaway
Marriage may be exciting, but it also poses a lot of unexpected challenges and hurdles. Nonetheless, equipping yourself on what to do in the most fundamental duties allows you to learn and get used to your new life ahead. This journey starts in the kitchen, and there is no better partner you could ever ask for than kitchen appliances.
