My daughter is about to graduate and move into an apartment for her job. What does she need to start her life? She loves to bake and loves to cook. She has basic pots and pans she used in college and basic bakeware. She has an instantpot. With graduation, her birthday and Christmas coming up- what are some good things she will need?

Willing to spend up to $1,000 over the 3 December events. Thanks so much!

A good end grain cutting board as big as she's comfortable lifting is worth every penny. I got mine from The Boardsmith in Plano.

Thank you! Added to my list

aggiespartan said:

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kitchenaid mixer if she doesn't already have one.

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Good reco. Some good knives, upgrade pots and pans, nicer serveware/plates.

Thank you so much! Added all to my list

Quality mixing bowls

Spices- gift card to somewhere like Penzeys or similar. They really add up when you start buying a lot at once.

Air fryer toaster oven. Costco has tons of kitchen appliances on sale too

Pretty good list here, some already mentioned above but worth a quick skim for sure - https://www.seriouseats.com/basic-starter-kitchen-equipment

I got a set of all clad pots and pans in 2001. Still use them to this day and they look just as new as the day I got them. I imagine i will have them for the rest of my life.

An air fryer!!!!

Super easy to reheat and cook tuff without having to turn the oven on