Guus Bosman

The apartment we're staying in now is furnished, which is a great luxury. It includes everything from silverware, dishes and cups to towels and sheet.

However, from our stay in Somerset last year we learned that even in a fully furnished temporary apartment there are still things that are worthwhile bringing in. Most important is the big box with spices and herbs and a good kitchen knife (the knifes that come with the apartment are not very good). We also brought our favorite coffee mugs.

When we left Durham, now almost 6 weeks ago, we prepared a few boxes with things, mainly cooking equipment. Unlike last time, we did not have to get a new coffee machine.

Here's the list:

- Salad spoons
- Good garlic press
- A good large kitchen knife
- Small kitchen knife
- Dutch cheese slicer (kaasschaaf)
- Dutch masher (for stamppot)
- Box with spices
- Oven mits
- Extra glass bowls
- Our favorite mugs
- Peeler (one that works nicely)
- Dutch pan
- Placemats
- Woodpins
- Solid cutting board
- Non-stick frying pan
- Graters
- Nice salt & pepper shakers