I'll finally have my own kitchen, and want to start cooking as much as possible.  I'm an amatuer at best, but I have fun and its great getting to enjoy a finished product.

So I'll be going around in the next few days getting everything I need.  I've started with the [beginner's wiki] but my question is this:  What items would you guys suggest I buy new, and which ones would be fine to pick up at a secondhand store/borrowed from family?

I'm guessing things like whisks, wooden spoons, and colanders are fine to get second hand whereas things like knives and frypans might be better to splurge and get new.

As far as knives go, [this] set looks pretty decent.
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What kitchen items should I buy new
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I'll finally have my own kitchen, and want to start cooking as much as possible.  I'm an amatuer at best, but I have fun and its great getting to enjoy a finished product.

So I'll be going around in the next few days getting everything I need.  I've started with the [beginner's wiki] but my question is this:  What items would you guys suggest I buy new, and which ones would be fine to pick up at a secondhand store/borrowed from family?

I'm guessing things like whisks, wooden spoons, and colanders are fine to get second hand whereas things like knives and frypans might be better to splurge and get new.

As far as knives go, [this] set looks pretty decent.
user
What items would you guys suggest I
assistant