Best food items to start out with for a well-stocked kitchen?

Condiments;

ketchup

galic salt

good mustard

pepper

corkscrew

bottle/ can opener

a good french/ butchers knife

a serated bread knife

colandar- spell check

pots/ pans

spice rack

refridgerator magnets

a handgun to keep on top of the fridge- I keep a 9mm there and a .380 in the pantry

Olive oil and Balsolmac vinagar- spell check

honey

egg timer

tomato sauce

rice

beans

baking soda

vinagar, regular

bleach

scissors

utility knife

hand towels

measuring cup

Green tea

a cassaroll dish w/ lid

cutting board

rack for drying dishes

IF SINGLE THEN INCLUDE THESE ITEMS-

small hammer and nails

wrench

good 10 in 1 screwdriver

screws

pliers

tape measure

2 ft. level for pictures, or 18''

2 wine glasses for if she 'entertains'

one of those long lighter things.....I just call them loooong lighters

napkins or paper towels

good pry bar....

that all I can see in my kitchen from here....

Hope I helpled

When I first got my own place, I forgot a colander, so I always suggest that! A pancake turner, rubber scrapers, serving spoons both slotted and not, a ladle, a large and a small frying pan, a dutch oven, and a saucepan. A set of nesting mixing bowls, measuring cups and spoons, a 9x13 pan and some smaller ones, a glass casserole with a lid. A good set of knives is important, too.

She should get some basic spices- garlic powder, Italian seasoning, cinnamon, chili powder, seasoned salt, dried onions, parsley, and poultry seasoning. Pancake syrup, cooking oil, non-stick spray, salad dressings. Pantry items like evaporated milk, tuna, soups, veggies, canned tomatoes and sauce, pasta, rice, and beans.

A good cookbook would be thoughtful, so would kitchen towels. You could pack an assortment of utensils in a nice basket lined with towels, or the ingredients for a pasta dinner in a large stockpot.