<p>Knives are hard to find in evanston, and despite having a freakishly well stocked kitchen otherwise, we still lack a knife block. So that’s one thing.</p>
<p>I also highly recommend a nice rice cooker (if you eat a lot of rice). The decent ones double as a slow cooker, so they’re easy to use and cook things in ways that aren’t duplicated. A grill press of some kind is also a huge asset (foreman grill, Cuisinart griddler (preferred as it doubles as a flat griddle)).</p>
<p>And yes, buying much or all of the previous occupants furniture is always a good plan, assuming you look it over first. </p>
<p>Overall all you need for a kitchen is frying pans, a wok, a few pots, and a baking sheet, but more is helpful.</p>
<p>Also remember the little condiments and spices at the begining, as they’re expensive up front!</p>