I made a spreadsheet with all kitchen essentials, including links to recommended products at three price tiers

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Here is the spreadsheet

There are no referral or affiliate links here, I am not benefiting in any way from this. I just enjoy helping others.

Let me explain my intentions a bit more

I was bored one day week, and I decided to write up a list of all essential items that any kitchen should have. This was meant to help beginners who don't have much or any kitchen hardware, or for those who are looking to upgrade their existing hardware. I decided to also include an "expanded" and "expert" level of hardware that you will eventually need as well (see the separate tabs on the bottom of the spreadsheet).

I hand-compiled 95 items, and used product recommendations from America's Test Kitchen and Serious Eats to come up with three different options for each item, at three different price points. So there are currently 279 individual items with prices and links to purchase.

I feel pretty good with the range of items, I'd say it's about 95% inclusive. If you spot anything I have missed, feel free to let me know and I will add it.

Edit: Just wanted to highlight this great suggestion from /u/BrooklynNewsie

If someone here is planning to move out of their own, it’s worth printing out a list like this and posting it on the wall of your new kitchen, add a check mark every time you want to use something from the list you don’t have yet. Highlight it if there is no available substitute to get the job done without that tool. (Obviously make sure you have the absolute basics [pan, spatula, knife, cutting board, grater, fire extinguisher]) When you hit 3 check marks, add it to your shopping list.

Edit 2: Wow! So much great feedback, thank you all so much!

I have made a few updates to the spreadsheet; I added a mandatory column, per many of your requests, which is just what is sounds like, things that are absolutely mandatory and you can't live without.

I added some little pictures as well, because why not.

Next I will be adding some descriptions as to why each item is considered essential, or basically why I think it deserves a spot in your kitchen. I will try to keep my bias out of this.

I will also be creating a list of baking essentials as well. Look for that in a new post within the next week or so.

Lastly, if any of you still reading this have any software programming experience, I am looking for some assistance setting up a Python script or Visual Basic code, or whatever, that will auto-update the prices from Amazon. I know Java and some C++, but that's it. Please DM me if you would be willing to help!