Hi, I’m Yukari! My husband, Aric, a talented chef, and I are on a mission to bring people together through the magic of cooking. We want to build a virtual cooking community where we share budget-friendly meal prep tips, host fun challenges, and teach classes beyond recipes—we tell stories of love, life, and even the lessons we learn from our fur babies. Yes, our Bernese Mountain Dog, Senna, the Dish Pit Pup, and our Ginger cat, Ka-En, the Sous Chef Kitten, are part of the journey too! We believe food is more than just fuel—it’s about connection, culture, and creativity. If you enjoy heartwarming stories, engaging Q&As, and cooking made simple, we’d love to have you in our community.🔪🍲 Join us to cook, laugh, and share the love—one meal at a time.
$100 a Week for Meals? Follow Our Challenge!
Our $100 Grocery Challenge Begins Now!Hello Reader, Happy New Year! Aric and I are kicking off 2025 with an exciting and practical challenge: Eating all our meals at home on a budget of $100 a week for two adults. That’s breakfast, lunch, and dinner—every single day! Why are we doing this? Unexpected expenses derailed our annual January vacation plans (sad!), so we decided to save up for a spring getaway instead. By cutting our grocery budget and skipping dining out, we’re hoping to make it happen. I wrote a blog about it, and it is live now! In it, we share:
Have you ever tried sticking to a tight grocery budget? Do you have any tips or favorite recipes? Reply to this email and share your tricks, and let's start conversing!
Thank you for letting us share this journey with you!
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Yukari Bianchi
Hi, I’m Yukari! My husband, Aric, a talented chef, and I are on a mission to bring people together through the magic of cooking. We want to build a virtual cooking community where we share budget-friendly meal prep tips, host fun challenges, and teach classes beyond recipes—we tell stories of love, life, and even the lessons we learn from our fur babies. Yes, our Bernese Mountain Dog, Senna, the Dish Pit Pup, and our Ginger cat, Ka-En, the Sous Chef Kitten, are part of the journey too! We believe food is more than just fuel—it’s about connection, culture, and creativity. If you enjoy heartwarming stories, engaging Q&As, and cooking made simple, we’d love to have you in our community.🔪🍲 Join us to cook, laugh, and share the love—one meal at a time.
Our Secret House Blend (And How to Make It!) Hello Reader, it's Yukari! Have you ever stared into your pantry at 5:47 PM wondering,"What can I make that won’t taste...meh?" 🫤 Yeah, same. A while back, Aric and I hit a wall. We love cooking, but between serving our weekly meal prep clients, recipe testing, private dinner parties, and real-life chaos (you know how it goes), we reached for something easy that could still bring the flavor. That's how our U & I House Blend was born. You'll...
Our Secret House Blend (And How to Make It!) Hello Reader, Ever stood in the spice aisle, overwhelmed by endless bottles and sky-high prices? 🤯 We’ve been there, too! The good news? You don’t need a hundred spices to cook incredible, flavor-packed meals at home. With a few budget-friendly essentials and a simple homemade blend, you can make every dish taste amazing—without overspending! 🌟 That’s why we’re excited to share our U & I House Blend—our go-to, all-purpose spice mix that works on...
Honoring Women in History—And in Our Kitchens ❤️ Hello Reader, It's Yukari! March is Women’s History Month to celebrate women's resilience, achievements, and impact throughout history. But for me, this month has always held a special personal meaning—from childhood memories of Japan’s Hina Matsuri (Girl’s Day) to the lessons passed down from my incredible mother-in-law, Marge. In this blog post, I reflect on: 🌎 Trailblazing women like Murasaki Shikibu, Frida Kahlo, and Olympe de Gouges. 🍽️...