Im moving out soon what are some of the main food items i should buy upon moving out!?!
Answers: I know like flour sugar bread milk butter i just need some ideas i guess im not a good cook but i love to eat so... any ideas as to what food i should buy ?
Girl, if you follow the advice of most of the posters here you're going to be sick and fat like the guy in the "Super Size Me" documentary.
Personal preference, budget and how much time and willingness you have to cook are going to be the main factors in your decisions about what to buy.
There is a great book called "Clueless in the Kitchen" - you can usually find a used copy on Amazon.com pretty cheaply. It was written for college students. The author tells you what you really need to eat/buy and what is a waste of time/money, plus it has good recipes that are pretty easy to make.
Good luck!
Top ramen...
canned soups, chili
mac n cheese
cookbook
Kind of a shot in the dark here but maybe you should buy the food you like eating......??
eggs (for hardboiling or regular cooking), microwave rice, canned soups/chili, microwave dinners, freezer dinners, bread for sandwiches and deli meats, or peanut butter and jelly (sandwich materials), and some fruits or veggies would be good.
Look for healthy brands. That's a lot of "easy to prepare" stuff up there though. :-)
all condiments that you like. Theres nothing worse than getting ready to eat fries and realizing you have no ketchup!
Some meats, stuff like peanut butter and jam, condiments, some canned soup, cereal, drinks, some fruit and veggies (frozen and/or fresh). Just think of meals you'd like to have, and buy accordingly. Oh, yeah, and don't forget pizza for moving day! ; )
All the items for your pantry like the basics, salt, pepper, cereal, canned tuna, chicken, milk, coffee, beans, soups, paper products
Buy lotsa pasta, can prepare it at the drop of a hat. Vegetables, Potatoes, rice, Pasta sauce. I used to go to a meat warehouse, load up on meat, go home and clean and separate them out, so that when I'm ready to cook, I just had to thaw and go.
Canned foods and frozen foods (pizza, hot pockets, etc...) Top Ramen and Hamburger Helper are my best friends.
When I moved into my first home I kind of just went down every isle at the grocery store. I made sure to get all the little things that you need often like seasonings, condiments and marinades. :)
You can make a lot of things but make it easy on yourself. Some bread and cheese can make a good dinner with a grilled cheese and a can of tomato soup.
Some canned tuna for tuna salad for lunch.
Ceral or instant oatmeal for breakfast.
Beef jerky and crackers for a snack.
Box mac and cheese. Tortillas (can make quesdillas with the cheese from the grilled cheese).
Buy non-pershable items for the immediate move and once you are settled in you can buy things that will need to be in the fridge.
even if you dont LIKE to cook or even cook that often, you should always have some kind of meat in the freezer, I always have some type of chicken or a roast or somthing, you never know when you're gonna HAVE to cook. - though I cook almost every day., You should have the basics, when you're going shopping, think of the meals... like think of what you could eat as side dishes, so say...buy, rice, noodles, canned veggies, potatoes,- so reguardless of what you have if you go pick up a cpl pork chops or somthing you will always have somthing to go with it, ie-rice,potatoes, noodles, Then think about the vegetables, whatever you like is fine, I like to buy ones that keep longer -carrots, frozen veggies. Then lunch and breakfast, the same thing, think of what the main part of your meal will be, say for breakfast. eggs, bacon or sausages? pancakes, cereal - and then think of what you can eat with it - fruit , yogourt, granola. The best idea and what i do is, I make meal plans, you dont nessisarly have to stick to it, but it will give you an idea of what you need.
but for moving out you should have everything like. salt peper, flour, sugar, ketchup and your mustard and those things, all your baking ingred - baking powder, soda. - crackers, soups, cheese, onions, - once you move out you'll realize what you eat more of and what you never really liked. It's easier said then done but once you're in there you can see what you have and what you dont. but just try to picture someone elses cupboards, and what they might have in them. i hope i could help a bit!
The BASIC STAPLES are always usable in most kitchens.
Flour (for basting meats)
Milk (for adding to coffees, teas; etc. drinks) and adding to cereals and misc. toppings)
(If you are such a connoisseur): MEATS (including the "white meats"; Chicken , fish, etc.)
Remember the basic STARCHES (Rice / pasta / breads / and potatoes.)
And your favorite SEASONINGS (whether dry, liquid, or mixtures) to add to your basic meals.
Don't forget salt. I remember years ago when I was first on my own that I broke down crying in the store because I didn't even known where the heck the salt was.
I take it you're talking non-perishables. Get canned tomatoes, canned or dried beans, rice, frozen and canned veggies, pasta, jarred sauces, hit the spice aisle for garlic powder, oregano, basil, chili powder, and cayenne to start. And don't forget cheeses. Shredded Parmesan, cheddar, Romano, and asiago all freeze well. Get a 5 pound loaf of ground beef, divvy it up into 1 pound packages and freeze it. Canned soups, chicken base or boullion powder, canned black olives and green chiles. Canned tuna, soy sauce, hot sauce, relish, mayo, mustard, ketchup, and vinegar.
Good luck, you'll find out what you need as you go along, that's how I did it! And keep a running list of things you run out of, you'll find out quickly what things you use most often.
Lots of can foods such as soups and veggies. Also: Boxed Mac-n-cheese. (****Note: Velveeta Shells 'n Cheese, which is the creamiest but costs a tad more, already has everything you need in the box. With the others, you have to add milk and butter. Also, if you happen to only have a reg. box of mac-n-cheese and you're outta milk, you can use a whole stick of butter instead.) You can also purchase lots of frozen foods and TV dinners. I keep pop-corn in my pantry. Quick snack.
First, when it comes to cooking, practice is the key. It follows that most people who like to eat also like to cook.
Buy the cookbook "the joy of cooking" it is a fairly comprehensive cook book that will tell you just about everything you need to know about cooking just about anything.
As far as food goes - one of the best things you can buy healthwise are minimally processed items. Buy fresh (organic does have best nutrient value) fruits and vegetables to start. You can keep your meals simple by adding a protein (fish, chicken, beef etc..) a starch (potato, pasta, rice)and a few veggies.
Thumb through recipe books or websites and pick out one new dish to make each week . You will find that as you begin to cook for yourself, your inventory of necessary food staples will grow.
Here is a good site to start with. You can print it out or copy & paste to word processing & delete the items you do not personally have need for. Good luck in your new home!
http://www.livingonadime.com/articles/pa...