"Survivor" Tightwad (The Kitchen Edition)....
Technology for Tightwads… It’s true. Though the mantra of Tightwaddery may be to get back to as close to the basics as possible, many of us are far from milling our own flour or opting for lanterns rather than lights. Here are some tools, that are in my opinion, worth every penny spent, (although many are very cheap). Whether you are establishing your own kitchen for the first time or want to simplify after years of collecting, here are some of the major necessities that if I had to, I could survive very well with. *Take these ideas into consideration when shopping for the person soon to be out on his/her own for the first time. He/She may not have any idea that life can be lived without the comfort of a cappuccino/coffee maker, fry daddy etc.
The Stacey “Survivor” Game…; The scenario: I am flown by helicopter/ or rugged military plane to a deserted kitchen with as few luxuries as possible. Will I survive? With the tools of my choice, no one can vote me off. I will not however, be serving up rats, bugs, chickens, pigs, or anything I need to stalk and kill myself. (I know I’m pathetic, but we’ll discuss that at “Kitchen Tribal Counsel,” following this article).
Not including the obvious necessities that are as follows: A stove, (okay I’ll be rugged, I can cook on gas), a sink (or water source),a cooling device (optional), and the food I will not be killing, my chosen "necessities" are below.
The next grouping of necessities are: pots and pans, (stainless steel although somewhat less desirable to clean and a bit more expensive buying new initially, can prove to “Outlast”, “Outwit” and “Outplay”, the abuse of even the messiest, and clumsiest of cooks) silverware and cutlery, (or hands and scissors), plates, bowls, and glasses. Generally a great rule of thumb is opting for something that looks both cheap, yet sturdy. Take into consideration the elements you have to work with. If you are a pampered survivor and have set up camp where a dishwasher is available, I would advise you to shy away from soft plastic cups that although are cheap, can be ruined in your dishwasher. If your water source is nestled in that of porcelain surrounding (such as ours is), you may rather opt for as much plastic as possible. (Porcelain breaks almost everything it comes in contact with, if it has the opportunity).
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