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Taking inventory

The first step in cooking at home involves no cooking at all.  I want you to take inventory! Print out this list, and take No More than five minutes at a time listing.  I don't want you to get overwhelmed before you start!


  1. What you got? 
             Do you have a full kitchen, with a stove,oven,sink,counter space , full sized frig? Or are you a microwave and hot plate minimalist? Make a list (yes, you have to really look at your space. Don't try to remember it) . Your equipment will determine just how much you can cook right now, without buying a thing. While you are at it, estimate each thing for age, size, and ease of use. 

              Do you have pots, pans,knives,spoons,measuring spoons mixing bowls? I will recommend some types of each of these if you don't got them. But once again, just list each and evaluate the condition of each.



2. What do you eat? 

  If you are eating two  or more meals a day, do you eat at your place , in the car, at work, or at a food joint? 
Are you eating things from the package, at a drive through window, or heat and eat meals? Is your eating or not eating a matter of time, budget  or both?Are you the type of eater that absolutely refuses to eat certain things, ? 

3.Who  are you feeding?

Are you going to be cooking for yourself, or for other adults, or for you and adults,and kids?

4. 

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