Hello and

today I have a special episode

I'm your host Monica Reinagle and today I have a special episode

with some tips for new grads. It's May and that means that a

whole bunch of you just graduated from college. Congratulations. Now whether you're

going to be starting a new job or going on to grad school, heading

overseas, or even moving back in with mom and dad, this is a great opportunity to establish

some healthy new routines and habits.

And this week I have some tips for new grads on how to start this new chapter of your life on the

right foot, even if time, money, and space are tight.

Step one is to set up a healthy kitchen.

Now you certainly don't need a kitchen full of expensive appliances

and high-end cookware in order to make healthy meals.

In terms of cookware, start with just a couple of sauce pans, one medium-sized and one large,

an 8-10-inch skillet, preferably one that can go in the oven or under the broiler, a big mixing bowl,

which also doubles as a salad bowl, a baking dish like the one your mom uses for lasagna and a larger rimmed baking sheet.

That's pretty much all you need.

Now my desert island list of essential cooking implements

would also include two sharp knives, one large one small, a whisk, a box grater, a vegetable peeler, a

a strainer, or a colander, a pair of tongs, and a rubber spatula.

Step two, now that you've got your kitchen equipped, it's time to stock that pantry.

Here are some tips for grocery shopping like a pro. I suggest starting in the produce section and choosing whatever is particularly fresh appealing and or well priced.

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