Kitchen

Frequently Asked Kitchen Questions

Kitchen by Ashley
There’s nothing quite like a homemade meal, even if it’s a simple bowl of spaghetti. You don’t have to be a gourmet cook to whip up something to eat, but you do need to have a fully equipped kitchen. After all, eating a bowl of spaghetti would require both a bowl and a fork — not to mention all the items you need to cook it. Whether you’re looking for the basics, or you’re ready to invest in the best kitchen appliance brand, Ashley has all the items you need for your culinary journey.

What are essential kitchen items?
Kitchen essentials are the basic items that create a fully equipped kitchen. Cooking, baking, and eating require the right tools for the job, and starting with the must-have essentials makes everything easier. Because you’ll use drinkware, dishware, and flatware on a daily basis, these are your first and most important purchases. Cookware like pots, pans, and cooking tools will help you whip up simple meals to serve on your new set of plates. Not in the mood to cook? Heat your food in a microwave or go the smoothie route with a countertop blender. With these small appliances, choose quality kitchen brands that will last for years to come.

What do I need for my first kitchen?
A first kitchen is an exciting step in someone’s life. You’re out on your own now and get to do things your own way! Once you’re stocked up on the essentials, there are several kitchen accessories that can help you get rolling on the road to independence. Because you’re just starting out in the kitchen, a toaster oven might come in handy. It’s like a smaller version of a conventional oven but uses less energy and cooks faster. If you also want to wake up faster, coffee machines provide a morning pick-me-up just how you like it. Not a coffee fan? Tea kettles heat quickly for a fabulous Earl Grey.

What every kitchen needs list?
There might come a time when you’ll want to elevate your cooking with some unique kitchen products. A food processor, for example, can do the slicing, dicing, mixing, and chopping for you — saving you tons of time and energy. An electric fryer (also known as a deep fryer) serves up quick and tasty treats in a fraction of the time. Making meals for a lot of people at once? Supplementing your kitchen with electric skillets, grills, and griddles allow you to cook on more surfaces than just the stovetop.