Question that may seem weird...?

Question

Okay, me and my fiance are old fashion, we both went to college but lived at home, so technically we've never went grocery shopping for ourselves other than with our parents lol We are not moving in together untill after we get back from our honeymoon, So here's my queston, What are the essentials that you need to have in your house? For instance, whats on your shopping list that you always must have in your house?

Answer 1

Are you asking about just food?  I’m going to try to mentally go through my kitchen and think of everything I consider essential.

All-purpose Flour

Corn Meal

White Sugar

Brown Sugar

Powdered Sugar

Honey

Maple Syrup (the real stuff is worth the extra $$$)

Panko (Japanese style bread crumbs)

Baking Soda

Baking powder

Active Dry Yeast

Vanilla Extract

Various spices

Rice

Pasta

Pasta Sauce

Meat

Frozen Veggies

Fresh Fruit & Veggies

Bread

Condiments (ketchup, mustard salad dressings etc.)

Milk

Eggs

Minced garlic

Potatoes

Onions

Peanut Butter

Jam

Unsalted Butter

Cheese

Olive or Canola Oil

Non-food items:

Zip-top bags

Plastic Wrap

Aluminum Foil

Parchment Paper (if you bake)

Answer 2

milk

eggs

orange juice

pancake mix

hamburger meat

side dishes like rice,veggies,healthy sides

toilet paper

paper plates every now and than

paper towels

bread

coffee(optional)

dish washing soap

body soap

hand soap

shampoo/conditioner

Answer 3

bread,

butter.

bottled water.

pasta,

milk

eggs

cheese

soap

shampoo

canned soup

canned vegtables. of any kind

sponges

dish soap

tuna

peanut butter

jelly.

Answer 4

Hi.  Not a strange question at all!

Why not look through your parents refrigerator and pantry to see what they have?

Some things I always keep:

Condiments such as ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise

Salad dressings

Soups

Cereals

Boxed stuff - like Kraft Dinner; Hamburger Helper

Lunch meat

Bread

Milk

Other dairy items - yougurts, cottage cheese, cheese slices

Eggs

Coffee

Tea

Juice

Any other drinks - water, lemonade, soda, Beer!! lol

Butter or margerine

Canned/fresh vegetables

Canned/fresh fruit

Non-food items:

Toilet paper

Kleenex

Paper towels

Paper plates

Brown bags for lunches

Whatever else you like to eat!!!

Answer 5

Go through your own cabinets at home or ask your mom to help her make the next shopping list so you can check it out. At MY house we always have a TON of food because we don't live remotely close to any grocery store. So my list would be entirely too long to post...

Ask your mom, she can help and go shopping with her, you can learn a lot!

Good luck

Answer 6

Ask your mom for her essential kitchen list...

she will cook more like you do....

Answer 7

Awww both the question and Steve's answer were so sweet : )

Make a list:

Mop

Broom

Dust pan

Laundry Detergent

Windex

Surface cleaner

Paper towels

Dish washer detergent

Sponge

Dish washing liquid

A plastic bucket

Toilet brush

Plunger

Light bulbs

Trash bags

Plastic wrap/alum foil

______________________________

Milk

Bread

Deli meat

Sliced Cheese

eggs

Pasta

Pasta sauce

Tuna

Salt!!! and while you are at it, pepper

Hamburger meat

Some produce (fruits, veggies)

Juice

Cereal

Cooking oil

Mayo/ketchup/mustard

Sugar

_______________________________

Toilet paper

Hand soap

Body wash

shampoo/conditioner

toospaste and tooth brushes

That will give you a good start

Good luck and congratulations

Answer 8

LOVE

Answer 9

Make a list of what you want to cook for breakfast, lunch, and dinner for a week or so. Then think of the ingredients that go in them and write them down.

Besides that, you'll of course need some basics like milk, bread, TV dinners, toilet paper, etc. And don't forget the snack food! I'd get enough stuff to last you a week or so because you won't want to go shopping right after you get back home from your honeymoon.

Answer 10

Rice

Pasta

Milk (in my case soy milk because I'm allergic)

Cheese (Parmesan, cheddar, mozzarella)

bread

flour, all purpose (white, whole wheat)

sugar (white and brown)

corn meal

baking powder

baking soda (for cooking)

dried beans (kidney, lima, pinto, white, soy)

canned beans (kidney, garbanzo)

baked beans, canned

fruit, depending on the season

vegetables, depending on the season

frozen veggies (mixed, peas or corn)

ice cream (or substitute)

peanut butter

jam

cocoa powder

white vinegar (for cleaning)

baking soda (same)

yeast

lemon juice

tomato sauce, canned

canned tomatoes

tomato paste

egg noodles

eggs

soy sauce

spices (depends on what you cook)

Just off the top of my head, I'm sure I missed some real essentials.

Answer 11

It depends a lot on whether you two actually cook or not, so I can't address food issues very well but bread, butter, jam and peanut butter, canned soups, crackers, milk, yogurt, tea or hot cocoa, snacks, fruit, pasta and sauce makings.

You need cleaning supplies, laundry supplies, toilet paper, paper towels, toilet brush.

There was a question on YA recently from someone off to college living in an apartment and what did they need - you could look at some of those replies.

Answer 12

It depends on what you can cook, really. I'm not much of a chef so I try to have pasta and sauce, stuff to make sandwiches, fruits and veggies, and dessert!

Answer 13

We always have to have toilet paper, paper towels, milk, dishwashing soap, laundry detergent, trash bags, bottle water, sodas, shower saop, windex, sponges and light bulbs.  Those are the basics, but you'll get down your regular rhythm of shopping.  We grocery shop weekly then do toiletries and household items once a month in a big trip to Target.

Answer 14

Wow, that's a big question. If you've never lived on your own. I suggest you sit down with your parents and go over it.

There are obvious kitchen essentials like pots and pans, a can opener, dishes (not just china but everyday dishes), silverwear, a toaster, a microwave, herbs and spices, olive oil and vinegar, cooking utensils. Some people like to have food processors or blenders, but they're really not essential. A Magic Bullet is nice because you can blend single servings and it's easy to clean up.

You'll also need cleaning supplies, a mop, broom and dustpan (or some type of Swiffer stuff if you use that instead), actual cleaning products like Pledge, Mr. Clean, or whatever you use (I stick to environment-friendly stuff so can't remember the name-brands), sponges, scrubbers, a plunger, a vaccuum cleaner (those can be expensive!)

You'll need furniture, obviously, and then bedding - sheets, pillow cases (get at least one extra). Towels, a shower curtain (ours is super-nice but cost $80 and has to be dry-cleaned once a year or so). Wash clothes, hand towels.

Or were you just talking about groceries??

If you are just talking groceries, I suggest you sit down with your mom, and make out a dinner list for 2 weeks to a month. Have her go with you to do all of the shopping, and then make everything so you can see what gets used most often. This will also give you some practice with cooking. Our lists may not help you very much if you have no idea how to cook the stuff!

Answer 15

Must have:

Eggs

Milk

Sugar

Flour

Salt

Pepper

Bread

Pasta

Rice

The above are normally the most common things you will keep in your house. Almost any recipe will require atleast one of the above. The rest of your grocery list will probably be made up of what you and your man enjoy eating.