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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

When Kids Join the Kitchen: A Parent's Guide to Safe Family Cooking

December 11, 2025|HomebodyPlus

The first time your child reaches for a knife, your heart stops. But teaching kitchen skills doesn't mean choosing between safety and independence.

New Home, New Rituals: Your First Grown-Up Kitchen Checklist

December 11, 2025|HomebodyPlus

You're standing in your new kitchen. It's yours—not your parents', not your roommate's. This is where you become the person who has a real kitchen.

From Takeout to Homemade: One Professional's 3-Week Kitchen Reset

December 10, 2025|HomebodyPlus

Alex spent $847 on takeout in one month. Three weeks later, they cook 5-6 nights a week and save $400/month. Here's exactly how they did it—and you can too.

Parent's hands gently guiding child's hands while cracking eggs in morning kitchen—teaching cooking and building trust

Hands in the Kitchen: The Tactile Memory of Home Cooking

December 10, 2025|HomebodyPlus

Before words, we had touch. A mother's hands guiding a child's first attempt at kneading dough. A partner's fingers brushing yours while chopping vegetables. The kitchen is where hands speak.

Mother and daughter cooking pancakes together in sunlit kitchen—family cooking moments and kitchen memories

Moments That Make a Home: 4 Kitchen Memories That Define Family

December 10, 2025|HUANGJUNYANG

There's a reason real estate agents call it the 'heart of the home.' The kitchen isn't just where we cook—it's where we become us. Discover four kitchen memories that define...

The Gear

Premium titanium chef's knife on minimalist marble countertop with natural lighting - quality kitchen tools

Why Your Kitchen Deserves Better: The Case for Minimalist Kitchen Tools

December 10, 2025|HUANGJUNYANG

Discover why fewer, better kitchen tools transform your cooking experience. Learn how one quality knife can replace five mediocre ones—and why your kitchen deserves the upgrade.

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The journal

When Kids Join the Kitchen: A Parent's Guide to Safe Family Cooking

When Kids Join the Kitchen: A Parent's Guide to Safe Family Cooking

New Home, New Rituals: Your First Grown-Up Kitchen Checklist

New Home, New Rituals: Your First Grown-Up Kitchen Checklist

From Takeout to Homemade: One Professional's 3-Week Kitchen Reset

From Takeout to Homemade: One Professional's 3-Week Kitchen Reset

Hands in the Kitchen: The Tactile Memory of Home Cooking

Hands in the Kitchen: The Tactile Memory of Home Cooking

Moments That Make a Home: 4 Kitchen Memories That Define Family

Moments That Make a Home: 4 Kitchen Memories That Define Family

Why Your Kitchen Deserves Better: The Case for Minimalist Kitchen Tools

Why Your Kitchen Deserves Better: The Case for Minimalist Kitchen Tools

The Ingredient

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