Kate, I hope you're using the above only as a GUIDELINE. These are in no way imperative things so don't feel pressured to purchase them. Some of these thngs are also pricey, and you don't need them anyway. Think of what you like to eat, what your boy likes to eat, make a list and write down what you'll need and use up. Remember people, she's got really limited space. For me, I'd say: salt pepper oil pasta and lots of it rice onions garlic basil? parmesan cheese whatever condiments you like That's all I'd start with.