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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 probably be familiar with it if you've already read my latest blog..
It's our go-to, all-purpose spice mix—nothing fancy, but oh-so-good on literally everything: roasted veggies, eggs, and meats, you name it.

We made a short video to show you exactly how we make it and how we use it to save time, money, and decision fatigue in the kitchen.

🎥 Watch the Exclusive Video
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(It's quick, practical, and filmed in our kitchen—where all the spice magic happens.)


Oh—and [Bonus!]

Here's a blooper from when we filmed this video. Let's just say garlic powder went flying. 😅

🎥 Watch the Blooper!
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P.S. If you haven't downloaded our Top 15 Must-Have Spices Guide,

💽 Download it here
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Trust me, it'll make your next grocery trip, it's so much easier!

Wanna try a recipe using U & I House Blend Seasoning?

Reply "YES!" to this email, and I will send you a delicious recipe! 😎


Let's make cooking simple, flavorful, and fun—without blowing the budget!

Happy cooking! 🍽✨

Yukari

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.

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