Journal

The journal

A life lived indoors is an adventure in itself. Welcome to The Journal—where we explore the moments, tools, and rituals that transform a kitchen into the heart of a home.

The Host

One Upgrade That Changed Everything: Real Stories from Home Cooks

December 12, 2025|HomebodyPlus

We asked 50 home cooks: What's the ONE upgrade that changed your relationship with cooking? The answers surprised us—but they all had something in common.

First Time File: Kitchen Moments We Never Forget

December 12, 2025|HomebodyPlus

We remember kitchen firsts forever. The first meal we cooked alone. The first time we hosted. The first holiday we led. These moments mark who we're becoming.

Kitchen Confessions: Real Cooking Fails That'll Make You Feel Better

December 11, 2025|HomebodyPlus

We all have kitchen disasters we don't talk about. The burnt chicken. The exploded pasta sauce. The smoke alarm at 2am. Here are ours. You're not alone.

Midnight Therapy in the Kitchen: The Meditative Practice of Late-Night Cooking

December 11, 2025|HomebodyPlus

1:23 AM. You can't sleep. You walk to the kitchen and pull out a cutting board. The rhythm of the knife, the whisper of blade on wood—this is where thoughts...

Date Nights at Home: Bringing Restaurant Quality to Your Kitchen

December 11, 2025|HomebodyPlus

The best restaurants have something your kitchen doesn't: theater. But what if you could create that magic at home—without the prix fixe menu, the awkward timing, or the $200 bill?

The Gear

Tool Notes: Everything You Need to Know About Titanium Kitchen Knives

December 12, 2025|HomebodyPlus

Titanium knives sound high-tech and expensive. But what do they actually DO differently? Here's the science, the benefits, and the honest comparison—no marketing fluff.

One Knife Kitchen: Why One Quality Tool Beats Five Mediocre Ones

December 11, 2025|HomebodyPlus

Five knives in a block. You use one. The other four just take up space and make you feel guilty. What if you replaced all five with one knife that...

Clean warm inviting kitchen in morning light—HomebodyPlus clean kitchen philosophy

A Cleaner, Warmer Kitchen Life: Our Philosophy

December 10, 2025|HomebodyPlus

Discover the HomebodyPlus philosophy: where cleanliness meets warmth. Our three pillars of clean kitchen living—safety, longevity, and intentional design.

The Ingredient

Clean Fridge, Clean Knife: Our 30-Day Kitchen Experiment

December 11, 2025|HomebodyPlus

I didn't think my knife was that rusty. Famous last words. My roommate challenged me: 30 days. Track everything. Old knife vs. new knife. See what actually changes.

SUNDAY RESET

Family Kitchen Safety: A Micro-Guide for Parents

December 11, 2025|HomebodyPlus

Kitchen safety guides are either terrifying or useless. This one is neither. Simple visual map, age-specific quick cards, and fixes you can implement today—not someday.

The Clean Kitchen Playbook: Daily, Weekly, and Monthly Routines

December 11, 2025|HomebodyPlus

A clean kitchen isn't about perfection. It's about having systems so simple that maintaining them becomes automatic. Our three-frequency playbook keeps your space functional without the overwhelm.