Need a comprehensive list of starter groceries. ?

Question

I am looking for a comprehensive list of starter groceries. I would like to give a box to a friend who is moving into an apartment and has no food at all yet. Is there a good website someone knows of or does someone think they could come up with a very thorough list?

Answer 1

First question? does your mate prefer to cook from scratch or convenience foods?

Basic items in MY pantry:

Condiments: olive oil, wine vinegar, soy sauce, chilli sauce, tomato sauce, salt, pepper, mixed herbs, chilli powder, jam, peanut butter, vegemite, coffee/tea

Dry goods: flour (SR and plain), rice, red lentils, pasta (spaghetti & spirals), rice noodles, sugar

Tinned: tomatoes, white beans, corn, baked beans, tuna, salmon

Bottles: pasta sauce, stir fry sauces, curry paste, pesto

Fresh items: milk, eggs, butter/marg, cheese, bread

Vege: onions, carrots, potatoes - these last a long time (for veg), and are pretty basic items, add some greens like beans or brocolli if your mate enjoys lots of fresh veg.

If they prefer convenience foods, add some 2-min noodles and pasta-in-sauce packets or tinned meals.

And don't forget cleaning goods: dish washing liquid, tea towels, spray & wipe, loo cleaner, paper towels, sponges etc.

I hope this helps

p.s. Great idea - your friend is lucky to have you :)

Answer 2

What a great idea! Let's see... I don't know of any good list, but things that come mind are:

salt/pepper

baking soda

pasta/sauce

margarine/butter

eggs

onions

potatoes

veg oil

season salt

garlic (or a jars "cheater" garlic)

canned beans

cans corn/green beans

bread

tortillas

cake mixes

icing tub

dish soap (not food, but necessary)

I could go on and on, but that's just a start. Love your idea!

Answer 3

Starter groceries;

bread

milk

butter

eggs

orange juice

salad stuff

oil & vinegar

salt & pepper

sugar or sugar substitute

coffee & tea

pasta & sauce

canned veggies

dish detergent

bathroom soap

toilet paper & paper towels

a ready made cake or coffee cake

bagels & cream cheese

peanut butter & jelly

Ritz crackers

     If they have a pet, get food for it too.

Answer 4

Tostinos frozen pizza, bread, hamburger helper, hamburger, eggs, milk, cheese, peanut butter, jelly, and boxed foods.

Answer 5

milk

eggs

bread

peanut butter

jelly

ice cream???  

Answer 6

MILK

EGGS

BREAD

PEANUT BUTTER

JELLY

RAMON NOODLE SOUP

LUNCHEON MEAT

BOTTLED WATER

CRACKERS

CANNED GOODS

MACARONI AND CHEESE

CHIPS/COOKIES

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JUST FOR SOME STARTERS!

Answer 7

Go for the dry goods.

Flour, spices and cooking aids like baking paper, foil, zip locks, wrap.