First time essentials

amother

Jetblack

Wed, Mar 08 2017, 9:47 am

I've never made Pesach myself before-- we'll be away for first YT days but home for chol hamoed and last days. Looking for advice/a list of what kitchen items are essential.

dove

Wed, Mar 08 2017, 12:38 pm

Silverware
Serving Utensils and Dishes
Pots and pans
measuring cups and spoons
Salt shaker
Corelle
Food Processor
Hot water urn
towels
oven mitts
blech
Sharp knives
Peelers
Becher
broom

This is what I could think of off the top of my head.

Good Luck

essie14

Wed, Mar 08 2017, 12:54 pm

It depends on what type of food you will be cooking. I could not live without my immersion blender because we love pureed soups. I also use my food processor a lot on Pesach - riced cauliflower, minced onions for tons of recipes, etc.

You can live without dishes, silverware and even bakeware and use disposables.

How many people are you? That will determine sizes of pots you will need.

Will you be hosting?

At the very least I would say a few pots and pans, some utensils for cooking (mixing spoons, measuring spoons), a really good knife, cutting board, peeler, plata (if you usually one), oven mitts.
I use the same towels and tablecloths as all year round - they are always washed and clean.
Basically whatever you use all year round, but don't go overboard.
Think about what you will be cooking and work backwards from there. How much dairy vs meat?
For example, I make a lot of dairy matza brei and pancakes so I need separate dairy prep bowls and utensils and frying pan.

Good luck!

amother

Scarlet

Wed, Mar 08 2017, 12:55 pm

I'm also making Pesach for the first time and I'm keeping a running list, adding to it whenever I remember things. Here it is so far:

Kitchen supplies
Urn
Mixer
Food processor
Blender
Crock-pot
Pots
Silverware
Sharp knives
Peelers
Cutting boards
Can opener
Corkscrew
Silicone brush
Blech
Washing cup
Tablecloth
Salt shaker
Ke’ara
Serving dishes
Kiddush cups?
Bentchers
Havdala candle
Seder add-ons
Napkin holder
Hagaddahs

Target
Chapstick
Lipstick
Painter’s tape
Dish soap
Toothbrushes
Sponges
Gloves
Dish racks
Sponges
Sippy cup
Paci?
Utensils
Measuring cups
Lg. (Pyrex) measuring cups
Broom
Garbage can
Mop head

Food
Matzah
Grape juice
Wine
Potato starch
Cocoa powder
Vanilla
Baking powder
Baking soda
Sugar
Salt
Spices (garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, pepper)
Cinnamon
Besamim
Matzah meal
Cake meal
Chocolate chips
Potatoes
Onions
Oil
Lemon juice
Ketchup
Mayo
Jelly
Juice
Seltzer
Soda

Perishables
Meat
Chicken
Eggs
Yogurt
Leben
Milk
Cheese
Cream cheese
Butter

Wed, Mar 08 2017, 3:50 pm

You are sure to realize over YT that you overlooked something (for me it was a grapefruit knife). I recommend buying the item right away after YT and putting it away with your Pesach things rather than trying to remember for some future shopping trip...you will appreciate it next year!

amother

Tan

Wed, Mar 08 2017, 4:00 pm

cm wrote:

ITA!
Great advice!